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Units indexed by faculty Bachelor of NursingCourse code: 0727 + Course abbreviation: BNurs + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Gippsland; Peninsula) Course descriptionThe 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. Special requirementsPolice checksOrganisations 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. DrugsStudents 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. ExpensesStudents 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. VaccinationsIt is required that students obtain relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements. Arrangements regarding serological screening and vaccination will be organised on commencement. Course structureIn 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% 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. 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. Course requirementsTo qualify for the Bachelor of Nursing, students must satisfactorily complete the following units. First yearFirst semester
Second semester
Second yearFirst semester
Second semester
Third yearFirst semester
Second semester
Professional recognitionThe 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. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9904 4260 (Peninsula), +61 3 9902 6454 (Gippsland) Email: nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au Web: www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |