Course abbreviation: BNurs + Course code: 0727 + Gippsland and Peninsula on-campus study only
All applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), 40 Park Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205, telephone 1300 364 133, infoline 1902 241 114.
The Bachelor of Nursing program has a core curriculum that is
offered at both the Gippsland and Peninsula campuses.
The course is offered over three academic years of full-time study or on a
part-time basis (daytime classes only). The Bachelor of Nursing will be awarded
on completion of the course and will lead to eligibility for general nurse
registration (division 1) with the Nurses Board of Victoria.
The course aims to prepare graduates with the personal and professional
qualities required for future nursing practice. To achieve this, students will
develop nursing competencies related to health promotion, health breakdown and
rehabilitative care. Students are expected to develop skills of critical
analysis in relation to the theory and practice of nursing, and also develop
skills according to accepted standards of nursing practice.
In the clinical setting, the student will have an opportunity to
apply theory to practice under supervision. Clinical experience is obtained in
a wide variety of health agencies throughout Victoria, Australia and
overseas.
Clinical experience makes up 50 per cent of the Bachelor of Nursing course.
Generally speaking, a student on clinical experience may commence with a 7 am
start at the venue, an afternoon shift with a 10 pm finish, weekend shifts and
night duty and work a supervised unpaid 37.5-hour week. Attendance is mandatory
for the clinical component of each unit. Make-up for time missed will be
arranged in consultation with the clinical coordinator on receipt of a medical
certificate.
Where a student's skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the
clinical component of the unit will be denied.
Organisations which host clinical placements may require students to have obtained a police check regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they may be required to obtain and pay for a police check prior to undertaking the clinical placements in their course.
Students should be aware of their legal position regarding the administration and storage of drugs. In addition, it is the policy of the campus that where drugs are required to be checked by two people prior to administration under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Victoria), and Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations, 1995; the student and supervisor (clinical teacher or registered nurse) are considered as one person. Students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to the particular year of study.
Students are responsible for all arrangements and expenses
related to travel and accommodation for clinical experience.
Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will
be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.
It is required that students obtain relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements. Arrangements regarding serological screening and vaccination will be organised on commencement.
A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed inadequate, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Nursing, students must satisfactorily complete the following units.
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