Nursing (Graduate Entry)

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Year

2011

Award

Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

Length

2 years

Campuses

Melbourne, Bendigo

Course description

This course is a special form of the undergraduate nursing course for graduates of other disciplines. Students gain a commitment to research-based and evidence-based practice and are able to make ethical decisions ensuring quality outcomes.

The course provides planned clinical experience in a variety of contexts of care each year, and the on-campus skills laboratory enables students to practise and develop clinical nursing skills in a simulated and supportive environment. The clinical learning component occurs in hospitals and healthcare agencies within regional and metropolitan areas. Please note students may be required to complete clinical placement outside the University's semester time.

Course structure

Therapeutics Year 1: develops assessment and diagnostics skills and introduces students to acute, community and mental health nursing.
Consolidation Year 2: further develops students' critical thinking and analytical skills while immersing students in advanced nursing practice.

Major areas of study

Nursing theory and practice, primary health care, determinants of health and wellbeing and human bioscience.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

22 780

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Uniform and equipment - A$300, Australian Federal police check (or equivalent) - A$43 (indicative only), First Aid certificate - A$160. All prices are approximate. Students need to complete the First Aid II course, which is not conducted by La Trobe University. Clinical placements may incur accommodation and travel costs, and these costs may vary depending on the venue.

Selection

IELTS (Academic)- Minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0 (please see the new registration requirements in Professional Recognition);

or TOEFL Computer Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advance Stage 5B at Postgraduate level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

Or Approved equivalent.

English Language Tests have validity period of two (2) years from the test date.

Academic entry requirements

An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Successful applicants who have not completed Anatomy and Physiology are required to enrol in the Bridging Course in Physiology and Anatomy and successfully complete the assessment requirements. This course is conducted prior to the start of the Academic year in February.

Extra requirements

This course has a clinical component. For further information, please visit the Health Sciences website for important information: www.latrobe.edu.au/health
All students are required to obtain a Police Check and Working With Children (WWC) check before undertaking a clinical professional placement. These costs range from A$14 to A$43. Note the quoted costs are approximate only and subject to change.

Additional information

All successful applicants need to attend a nursing introductory program in addition to the University's International Welcome Festival Orientation and the Faculty Orientation, prior to commencement of course. The nursing introductory program is crucial for preparing students for the successful completion of key subjects in the course.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in general and specialist hospitals, community health centres, extended care facilities, the armed forces and services for the intellectually disabled. The nursing profession offers a variety of career paths which may lead to specialist practice, an academic career or management position in health services.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse and are usually able to register with nurse registration authorities in several overseas countries.
Please note the new NMBA Standard of English language required to register as a nurse in Australia, introduced July 1, 2010. The standard requires a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no individual band less than 7.0, or an equivalent OET score. Students should check the NMBA website for the latest registration requirements:
www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

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