Subfaculty of Nursing
Course code: To be advised
Course coordinator: Ms J Raybould (Gippsland); Ms G Milton (Peninsula)
From 1997, the Bachelor of Nursing program has a core curriculum that will be
offered at both the Caroline Chisholm School of Nursing, Peninsula campus and
the School of Health Sciences, Gippsland campus.
Students commencing the course in 1997 (at either campus) will be enrolled in
this program.
Re-enrolling students at Peninsula campus entering year three of the Bachelor
of Nursing course should seek information from the Bachelor of Nursing section
under the Caroline Chisholm School of Nursing entry.
Re-enrolling students at Gippsland campus entering year two or three of the
Bachelor of Nursing course should seek information from the Bachelor of Nursing
section under the School of Health Sciences entry.
Part-time and/or students on deferral should seek advice from the
administration office at the relevant campus.
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 eligibility for general nurse registration with the
Nurses Board of Victoria. The course is conducted at the Caroline Chisholm
School of Nursing, Peninsula campus and the School of Health Sciences,
Gippsland 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.
On successful completion of the course the student will be expected to:
- meet currently accepted standards of nursing practice as set down in the
ANCI (1994) Australian Nurses Council Incorporated;
- 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 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;
- demonstrate an ability to be self-directed when required, in the delivery
of nursing care;
- participate in health teaching.
- Satisfactory completion of Victorian Certificate of Education.
- A grade average of D in English and one of Biology, Physics,
Health Education, Human Development (Home Economics), Physical Education. Any
two units of Mathematics and Chemistry (taken at units 1 and 2 or 3 and 4);
- 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 twenty-three 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 M). All applicants must apply through:
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
40 Park Street
South Melbourne 3205
Telephone: (03) 9690 7977
Approximately 50 per cent of the course involves clinical experience
placements. Students are responsible for related transport and accommodation
costs. Appropriate uniform and footwear will be required, which may be
purchased through the school before the end of first semester.
It is a requirement that all students obtain relevant vaccination prior to
clinical experience placements.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Nursing students must satisfactorily
complete the following subjects.
First semester
- NUR1201 Introduction to nursing studies 1: Professional values
- NUR1101 Nursing practice 1: Health perspectives over the lifespan
- NUR1301 Science in nursing 1
- NUR1401 Psychosocial studies 1: Health and human behaviour
Second
semester
- NUR1202 Introduction to nursing studies 2: Realities of contemporary
nursing
- NUR1102 Nursing practice 2: Concepts and practice of nursing care
- NUR1302 Science in nursing 2
- NUR1402 Psychosocial studies 2: Sociology of health
First semester
- NUR2201 Therapeutics and medication
- NUR2103 Nursing practice 3A: Acute medical/surgical nursing A
- NUR2113 Nursing practice 3B: Acute medical/surgical nursing B*
- NUR2303 Science in nursing 3
Second semester
- NUR2104 Nursing practice 4: Psychiatric and mental health nursing*
- NUR2105 Nursing practice 5: Family and reproductive health nursing
- NUR2304 Science in nursing 4
- NUR2403 Psychosocial studies 3: Social origins of health and
Illness
* NUR2113 (Nursing practice 3B) and NUR2104 (Nursing practice 4)
are at the School of Health Sciences, Gippsland campus. At the Caroline
Chisholm School of Nursing, the two subjects/semesters will be reversed, ie
NUR2104 (Nursing practice 4) will be offered in first semester, year two;
NUR2113 (Nursing practice 3B) will be offered in second semester, year two.
First semester
- NUR3201 Research in nursing practice
- NUR3106 Nursing practice 6: Introduction to high dependency nursing
- NUR3305 Science in nursing 5
- NUR3202 Transition to professional roles: ethics, law and
management
Second semester
- NUR3107 Nursing practice 7: Community nursing
- NUR3108 Nursing practice 8 (large clinical): Advanced clinical practicum
- NUR3109 Nursing practice 9: Rural and remote care (Gippsland), students
may choose from a range of electives (Peninsula)
Course code: HHNUDG (Gippsland); 1249 (Peninsula)
Course coordinator: Mr G Doolan (Gippsland); Ms L Heslop (Peninsula)
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.
To provide future higher degree candidates with advanced studies in
nursing and nursing research.
Upon completion of the course students are expected to be able to:
- 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.
The course will be of two years part-time duration. It is offered by
distance education at the School of Health Sciences (Gippsland campus) and on
campus through the Caroline Chisholm School of Nursing (Peninsula campus). The
honours degree of Bachelor of Nursing will consist of coursework and a
supervised research project. Seventy-five per cent of the course will be
devoted to nursing research. The coursework component will normally be taken
over one year of part-time study and consist of two (2) nursing subjects and
two (2) research subjects; to be followed by the honours research project in
the second year.
A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with an average grade of credit or
higher. In exceptional circumstances the Subfaculty Undergraduate Matters
Committee may recommend candidature to a person with a lesser result.
To qualify for the honours degree of Bachelor of Nursing, students must
satisfactorily complete the following subjects.
First semester
- NUR4101 Research I
- NUR4103 Historical inquiry in nursing
Second semester
- NUR4202 Research II
- NUR4204 Philosophical inquiry in nursing
First semester
- NUR4105 Honours research project
Second semester
- NUR4206 Honours research project
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