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Bachelor of Nursing (post-registration) – Albury-Wodonga (HSBNW), Bendigo (RBNP), Melbourne (Bundoora) (HBNP)

The Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) is a full-time 120 credit point pass degree that enables registered nurses to enhance their professional knowledge and upgrade their qualifications to bachelor’s level. This course is available at the Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo and Melbourne (Bundoora) campuses. It aims to provide students with academic and practical skills and the attitudes required to comprehend, critically analyse and evaluate new knowledge in nursing. Graduates of the course will have a strong discipline base for postgraduate study.

Consistent with the rationale of the course, the Division of Nursing and Midwifery aims to prepare qualified nurses to:

• develop further a discipline perspective through the study of relevant literature
• acquire the ability to interpret and utilise nursing research findings
• critically examine issues related to health care delivery systems and the implications for nursing and recipients
• broaden and deepen their knowledge of nursing practice in order to expand their role in a selected practice setting
• demonstrate commitment to learning as a life-long process.

Professional recognition

This course leads to an Australian and Internationally recognised Bachelor of Nursing qualification. It should be noted that this course does not lead to registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (or equivalent).

Admission requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a certificate or diploma course of at least three years duration, and must be registered to practice in their home country.

Course structure

From 2010, commencing students at all campuses will complete the following course structure. Please note that some subject titles and codes may change: