UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Nursing Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway is specifically designed for enrolled nurses to become registered nurses in just two years (or part-time equivalent). Specialist conversion units lead into units that build knowledge in professional nursing, biological sciences and social sciences, building on your professional experience and previous study. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake Work Integrated Learning in a variety of settings based on availability and supervisory facilities and learn in state-of-the-art facilities with interactive models and simulation laboratories. This pathway program is for Enrolled Nurses who are graduates of an ANMAC-approved HLT51612 or HLT51607 Diploma in Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing), HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing or HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing. The course requires current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as an Enrolled Nurse. This course has travel expectations - please read the information below on placements carefully. Please note: This course requires students to attend clinical placements and may require students to attend intensive workshops at the Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour campus.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- PHAR2001Introductory Pharmacology
- NURS2012Professional Practice
- INDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
- NURS2013Promoting Wellness in Chronic Health and Disability
- NURS2016Introduction to Nursing Research
- NURS2017Nursing Practices 1
- NURS2018Building Healthy Communities through Impactful Partnerships
- NURS2005Mental Health Nursing
- NURS3006Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
- NURS3007Nursing Practices 2
- HLTH3004Transition to Practice
- HLTH3005Interprofessional Health Practice
- NURS3001The Nurse as a Leader
- NURS3008Paediatric Health: Conception to Adolescence
- NURS3009Nursing Practices 3
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ATAR: N/A. To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Nursing, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 15 core units. Registration Students must maintain registration, without any restriction on practice, with the relevant Australian Nursing Regulation Authority for the duration of study. Students who have a restriction imposed are required to discuss this with the Course Coordinator. Work Integrated Learning This course includes Work Integrated Learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Work Integrated Learning page must be met prior to commencing work integrated learning. All work integrated learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Progression Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of any two (2) units with work integrated learning. Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular unit with work integrated learning. Subsequent to the above, students who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 12 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake specified practice or theory to ensure currency prior to continuation of the course. Duration The maximum duration for completion of the award of Bachelor of Nursing is five (5) years in total which includes any period for a leave of absence. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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