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Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration)

Course code/s: Albury-Wodonga (HSBNW), Bendigo (RBNP), Melbourne (HBNP), Singapore (HBNSG), Hong Kong (HBNC16)

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. The course is offered at the Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo and Melbourne campuses. The course aims to provide students with the academic and clinical skills required to comprehend, critically analyse and evaluate new knowledge in nursing. Graduates of the course will have a strong discipline base for postgraduate studies.

The key characteristics of the course are:

• recognises prior learning (RPL)
• assists students to build upon their prior nursing qualifications and attain a bachelor's degree
• leads to eligibility for postgraduate studies in nursing
• a person-centred philosophy
• offers enquiry-based learning as the predominant method of course delivery
• integrates content within and across subject areas.

Graduates will attain the competencies defined by the ANMC National Competency Standards and will meet the University's and the Faculty of Health Sciences' graduate capabilities.

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 Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA). Students, while enrolled in this program will be registered as students with the AHPRA by La Trobe University at no cost.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be currently registered and eligible to practise as a general nurse (based on Certificate or Diploma qualification with a minimum of three-years in nursing) with a recognised nursing authority in your own country. Applicants must provide a copy of their current nursing registration with their application form and must complete the La Trobe University Cornerstone Program prior to the International Welcome Festival and Orientation Program in February 2013.

Clinical requirements

This course offered at the Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo and Melbourne campuses has a clinical component. For further information, please visit www.latrobe.edu.au/health/study/placements for important information. Students may be required to undertake clinical placement outside of standard university semester dates.

All students are required to obtain:

• First Aid Level II Certificate (A$160)
• Immunisation requirements (A$250-470)
• National Police Check (dated the year your clinical placement is to take place). This is an annual check and must be updated yearly (A$15.50)
• Working with Children Check (no cost)
• Students should allow approximately A$300 for a uniform and equipment. All prices are approximate and are subject to change.

Course structure

Commencing students at the Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo and Melbourne campuses must complete the following course structure:

Teaching period	Subject code	Subject title	Credit points
TE-SEM-1	NSG2ACA	Acute Care A	30
TE-SEM-1	NSG2MIN	Medications in Nursing	15
TE-SEM-1	NSG2CAD	Clinical Assessment & Decisions	15
TE-W30-44	NSG2ACB	Acute Care B	30
TE-W30-44	NSG2MHN	Mental Health Nursing	15
TE-SEM-2	NSG3MCC	Managing Chronic Conditions	15

Please note that the teaching period in which a subject is offered may change.

Commencing students at Singapore must complete the following course structure:

Teaching period	Subject code	Subject title	Credit points
TE-W02-11	NSG2MIN	Medications in Nursing	15
TE-W02-11	NSG3RNP	Research for Nursing Practice	15
TE-W13-21	NSG3ACP	Critical Analysis of Contemporary Nursing Practice	15
TE-W23-31	NSG3LAM	Leadership & Management in Nursing	15
TE-W32-41	NSG2CAD	Clinical Assessment & Decisions	15
TE-W33-41	NSG3MCC	Managing Chronic Conditions	15
TE-W45-52	NSG3LTN	Learning & Teaching in Nursing	15
TE-W43-52	NSG2LEA	Law, Ethics & Accountability for Nursing	15

Commencing students at Hong Kong must complete the following course structure:

Teaching period	Subject code	Subject title	Credit points
TE-W45-03	NSG3MMK	Managing Chronic Conditions	20
TE-W49-07	NSG3RCK	Research for Nursing Practice	20
TE-W09-19	NSG3CAK	Critical Analysis of Contemporary Nursing Practice	20
TE-W21-31	NSG3MCK	Medications in Nursing	20
TE-W33-43	NSG3LEK	Law, Ethics & Accountability for Nursing	20
TE-W37-47	NSG3CDK	Clinical Assessment & Decisions	20

Please note: the teaching periods in which a subject is offered, may change.