Bachelor of Nursing
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
Graduate with the theoretical and clinical skills to start your career as a registered nurse. Major areas of study include foundational nursing care, acute care nursing, and mental health nursing.Theoretical content is supported with nursing practice laboratories, clinical simulation and clinical practice.Other areas of study include anatomy and physiology and complex care nursing in both acute care and mental health settings with an emphasis on research-based practice.RMITs nursing degree prepares you for diverse and complex healthcare environments through academic excellence, innovative research and clinical practice.
Structure
Total Credit Points: 288
Subjects
- NURS2193 Introduction to Nursing Studies
- NURS1125 Principles and Practice of Nursing 1
- ONPS2649 Therapeutics for Nursing 1 (Nursing Concepts)
- BIOL2480 Introduction to Human Biosciences
- NURS1127 Principles and Practice of Nursing 2
- PHAR1017 Essentials of Health Care Practice
- BIOL2483 Systems Physiology
- NURS2092 Professional Experience Practice 1
- NURS2100 Medical and Surgical Nursing 1
- ONPS2648 Therapeutics for Nursing 2 (Systems Pharmacology)
- NURS2097 Mental Health Nursing and Human Development
- NURS1150 Professional Experience Practice 2
- NURS2098 Complex Mental Health, Trauma and Recovery
- NURS2096 Medical and Surgical Nursing 2
- PUBH1402 Indigenous Health
- NURS1151 Professional Experience Practice 3
- NURS1152 Professional Experience Practice 4
- NURS2155 Preparation for Practice and Leadership
- NURS1131 Complex Nursing Care
- OHTH2163 Law and Ethics for Health Professionals
- NURS1102 Health Care Informatics and Research Critique
- NURS1140 Transcultural, Primary and Community Health
- NURS1153 Professional Experience Practice 5
- NURS2099 Paediatric Nursing
- NURS2172 Dual Diagnosis Co-morbidity and Society
- NURS1137 Palliative Care
- NURS2112 Health and Physical Assessment
- NURS2164 Introduction to Speciality Nursing
Standard entry requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Recognition
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Study pathways
Graduates who have completed an Australian accredited Diploma of Nursing less than 12 months prior to their application are eligible to seek eight courses of credit into the Bachelor of Nursing. Applicants who have graduated with an Australian accredited Diploma of Nursing more than 12 months and up to 10 years prior to their application can also seek credit but must hold registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City | International: $40,320 |
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Further information
Graduates will have excellent employment prospects in a diverse range of healthcare settings, including acute public and private hospitals, community and public health, mental health nursing, aged care nursing, specialty support services, industry and school health nursing. Employment is readily available in metropolitan, rural, remote and overseas locations.
