Caution
Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1037-0919
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Course coordinator: Ms G Milton
The course is offered over three academic years of full-time study or on a part-time basis. The Bachelor of Nursing will be awarded on completion of the course and will lead to general nurse registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria. The course is conducted at the Peninsula campus.
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.
Caring is viewed as central to nursing, therefore the philosophy of caring and the concept of nursing as a caring process are given particular emphasis throughout the course.
+ meet currently accepted standards of nursing practice as set down in the ANRAC (1990) National Competencies for the Registration and Enrolment of Nurses in Australia;
+ provide holistic nursing care as a first-level practitioner in a variety of health care settings compatible with the broad health care needs and goals of Australia's multicultural society;
+ practice effectively and safely, and maintain legal and ethical standards of practice;
+ identify the health care needs and problems of individuals and groups of people in a variety of settings;
+ set priorities in respect to health care needs and problems and make referrals when appropriate;
+ plan, implement and evaluate care activities which encourage individuals and groups to achieve independence or self help in achieving and maintaining optimal levels of health;
+ demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of political, historical, cultural, social and professional forces which have influenced nursing in the past and which provide the tensions and potential for change within nursing at present;
+ appreciate the importance of participating in further education;
+ understand and appreciate the importance of nursing research;
+ critically analyse and apply research findings to nursing practice;
+ adopt a collaborative approach to health care both at an interpersonal and an interdisciplinary level;
+ encompass caring as a foundational concept for nursing practice;
+ participate in quality assurance programs to ensure quality care practices;
+ demonstrate an ability to be self-directed when required, in the delivery of nursing care;
+ participate in health teaching.
+ Units 3 and 4: English with a grade average of D.
+ Comparable qualifications. Applicants may be admitted to the course on the basis of qualifications deemed to be the equivalent of VCE. This includes qualifications at either secondary or tertiary level obtained interstate, overseas or TAFE qualifications. Proof of a pass in English is required.
+ Open learning. A pass in a minimum of two subjects.
+ Mature age entry. Applicants must be 23 years of age by 31 December and have not satisfied minimum tertiary entrance requirements; satisfied minimum tertiary entrance requirements but not previously completed any degree level studies; satisfied minimum tertiary entrance requirements and have partly completed some degree level studies more than three years ago.
All mature-age entry applicants must undertake a special entry test (STAT Test C). All applicants must apply through:
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) 40 Park Street South Melbourne 3205
Telephone: (03) 690 7977
It is a requirement of the Caroline Chisholm School of Nursing that all students obtain relevant vaccination prior to clinical experience placements. Information on the vaccination policy may be obtained by contacting the Clinical Office of the school.
+ NSG1101 Global nursing issues I
+ NSG1201 Inquiry and processing skills I
+ NSG1310 Human bioscience I
+ NSG1410 Applied basic physics and chemistry I
+ NSG1611 Applied psychology I
+ NSG1710 Sociology of health I
+ NSG1102 Global nursing issues II
+ NSG1201 Inquiry and processing skills I
+ NSG1320 Human bioscience II
+ NSG1420 Applied basic physics and chemistry II
+ NSG1622 Applied psychology II
+ NSG1720 Sociology of health II
+ NSG2004 Human responses to health/health breakdown IV
+ NSG2103 Global nursing issues III
+ NSG2104 Global nursing issues IV
+ NSG2202 Inquiry and processing skills II
+ NSG2330 Human bioscience III
+ NSG2340 Human bioscience IV
+ NSG2401 Clinical pharmacology for nurses I
+ NSG2510 Applied medical microbiology
+ NSG2633 Applied psychology III
+ NSG2644 Applied psychology IV
+ NSG2730 Sociology of health III
+ NSG2740 Sociology of health IV
+ NSG3006 Human responses to health/health breakdown VI
+ NSG3105 Global nursing issues V
+ NSG3106 Global nursing issues VI
+ NSG3203 Inquiry and processing skills III
+ NSG3350 Human bioscience V
+ NSG3402 Pharmacology II
+ NSG3655 Applied psychology V
+ NSG3666 Applied psychology VI
+ NSG3750 Sociology of health V
+ NSG3801 Pre-specialisation studies I
+ NSG3802 Pre-specialisation studies II
+ NSG3901 Information technology
Course coordinator: Ms K Hodge
The course is designed to enable registered nurses to access higher education through nursing studies at degree level, and to provide opportunities for the development of academic and clinical skills as a basis for postgraduate study and specialisation.
It is expected that graduates will be capable of functioning as professional care givers in a variety of health care settings, be able to demonstrate their ability to apply advanced problem-solving skills to patient care, and will be equipped to respond to an increasingly complex health care environment.
+ recognise the need for innovation within the health care sector;
+ respond effectively to the challenge of change within the health care delivery system and to innovations in nursing practice;
+ consolidate their role as clinician, educator, researcher, manager and patient advocate;
+ build on and extend their professional nursing knowledge and expertise;
+ promote quality nursing care delivery in a variety of settings;
+ develop competencies in the assessment, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, monitoring and evaluation of nursing care;
+ base nursing practice on appropriate nursing research and theory, recognising both legal and ethical parameters;
+ participate in teaching-learning and health promotion directed towards the improvement of health care delivery and personal well-being;
+ accept responsibility and accountability for continued personal and professional development congruent with the changing health care needs of society and the nursing profession.
+ NSG4020 Professional issues*
+ NSG4107 Ethical issues and legal studies*
+ NSG4210 Health perspectives
+ NSG4310 Knowledge development in nursing
+ NSG4350 Bioscience
+ NSG4411 Teaching in health care
+ NSG4700 Psychosocial nursing studies*
* Applicants who have graduated with a Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing) from the Caroline Chisholm School of Nursing are exempt from these subjects.
Course coordinator: Ms J Raybould
+ meet currently accepted standards of nursing practice as set down in the (ANRACI) (1990) National Competencies for the Registration and Enrolment of Nurses in Australia;
+ provide holistic nursing care as a first-level practitioner in a variety of health care settings compatible with the broad health care needs and goals of Australia's multicultural society;
+ practice effectively and safely, and maintain legal and ethical standards of practice;
+ identify the health care needs and problems of individuals and groups of people in a variety of settings;
+ set priorities in respect to health care needs and problems and make referrals when appropriate;
+ plan, implement and evaluate care activities which encourage individuals and groups to achieve optimal independence and level of health or self help in achieving and maintaining optimal levels of health;
+ demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of political, historical, cultural, social and professional forces which have influenced nursing in the past and which provide the tensions and potential for change within nursing at present;
+ appreciate the importance of participating in further education;
+ understand and appreciate the importance of nursing research;
+ critically analyse and apply research findings to nursing practice;
+ adopt a collaborative approach to health care both at an interpersonal and an interdisciplinary level;
+ encompass caring as a foundational concept for nursing practice;
+ participate in quality assurance programs to ensure quality care practices;
+ demonstrate an ability to be self-directed when required, in the delivery of nursing care;
+ participate in health teaching.
Mature-age entry applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Adminissions Centre, using a mature-age entry form.
In addition to applying through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre, applicants must complete a nursing course administration form, which can be obtained from student administration. Applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview at a date and time to be advised.
The School of Health Sciences recommends that all students obtain relevant vaccination prior to clinical placement. It is strongly recommended that students undergo their first vaccinations prior to entering the course. Information on the vaccination policy may be obtained by contacting the School of Health Sciences.
+ GHS1411 Nursing 1: community health
+ GAS1095 Physical science for health care 1: chemistry for Human Biology
+ GAS1503 Psychology for nurses A
+ GAS1096 Physical science for health care 2
+ GAS1118 Bioscience 1
+ GAS1125 Microbiology for health care 1
+ GHS2412 Nursing 3: nursing for people experiencing acute illness 1
+ GAS1126 Microbiology for health care 2
+ GAS2117 Bioscience 2: Physiological Control
+ GHS2421 Nursing 4: nursing for mental health
+ GHS2422 Nursing 5: nursing for gender health
+ GAS2118 Bioscience 3
+ GAS1504 Psychology for nurses B
+ GCO1839 Computers in the health care setting
+ GHS3411 Issues in nursing 4: perspectives in the health/illness experience
+ GHS3412 Nursing 6: nursing for people experiencing acute illness 2
+ GAS3117 Bioscience 4
+ GSC1201 Introduction to sociology A (health care)
+ GHS3421 Nursing 7: chronic health problems and rehabilitation in community and acute care settings
+ GHS3422 Nursing 8: nursing elective
+ GSC1203 Introduction to sociology C (health care)
The School of Health Sciences is offering this Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) course by distance education. It may be possible to undertake some subjects by internal mode at the Peninsula Campus.
The course is designed to enable registered nurses to access higher education through nursing studies at degree level, and to provide opportunities for the development of academic and clinical skills as a basis for postgraduate study and specialisation.
The duration of this course is normally two years part-time.
It is expected that graduates will be capable of functioning as professional care givers in a variety of health care settings, be able to demonstrate their ability to apply advanced problem-solving skills to patient care, and will be equipped to respond to an increasingly complex health care environment.
+ recognise the need for innovation within the health care sector;
+ respond effectively to the challenge of change within the health care delivery system and to innovations in nursing practice;
+ consolidate their role as clinician, educator, researcher, manager and patient advocate;
+ build on and extend their professional nursing knowledge and expertise;
+ promote quality nursing care delivery in a variety of settings;
+ develop competencies in the assessment, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, monitoring and evaluation of nursing care;
+ base nursing practice on appropriate nursing research and theory, recognising both legal and ethical parameters;
+ participate in teaching-learning and health promotion directed towards the improvement of health care delivery and personal well-being;
+ accept responsibility and accountability for continued personal and professional development congruent with the changing health care needs of society and the nursing profession.
+ GHS3543 Legal and ethical studies in nursing
+ GHS2445 Nursing health assessment
+ GHS4546 Nursing research
+ GHS3541 Clinical teaching
Currently the Bachelor of Nursing is a three year undergraduate degree. The honours year provides a pathway for those students who demonstrate academic ability to pursue higher degree studies in the discipline of nursing.
It is believed that many students feel that an extra year of studies, as provided by an honours year, is beneficial in terms of research skill development, experience and career prospects.
The honours year course enables the Subfaculty of Nursing within the university to parallel the degree structure present in other national and international universities offering nursing degree courses.
+ clearly describe a broad range of research methodologies which may be used to investigate the discipline of nursing;
+ demonstrate skills in undertaking research including planning, development and implementation of a research project under supervision;
+ produce and present research work at a scholarly level;
+ demonstrate an interest in pursuing higher degree studies in the discipline of nursing;
+ participate in research activities as part of their professional role.
+ NUR4103 Historical inquiry in nursing
+ NUR4204 Philosophical inquiry in nursing