Course code: HBNUDG
Course coordinator: Ms J Raybould
The course is offered as an internal full-time course of three years duration at Gippsland campus and prepares students for registration as general nurses with the Nurses Board of Victoria. The course aims to develop a graduate nurse who is expected to be committed to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and to the prevention of disease.
On successful completion of the course the student will be expected to:
Applicants should have completed satisfactorily the Victorian Certificate of Education or equivalent to include a grade average of D in English with two units of mathematics at senior level. It is recommended that students undertake one or more VCE studies in chemistry, human biology, physics, human development-home economics, health education, physical education.
Mature-age entry applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions 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.
Approximately 50 per cent of coursework involves clinical and field placement. Students are responsible for transport and accommodation costs related to clinical and field placements. A uniform is required for clinical placements. Students are responsible for obtaining the correct uniform and suitable footwear. These need not be purchased until the end of first semester of the first year of the course.
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.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Nursing students must satisfactorily complete twenty-seven subjects of credit. The schedule of subjects is as follows:
First semester
First semester
First semester
Course code: HBPRDG
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.
This course aims to provide opportunities for registered nurses to develop skills necessary to comprehend and evaluate new information and concepts from a range of sources, in order that after completion of the degree, they will continue to review, consolidate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired, to provide a basis for graduate specialisation and study in nursing.
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.
Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that students will be able to:
Applicants must satisfy the general entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Gippsland campus as well as complete a course administration form which is available from student administration. Prerequisite for selection to this course is that of a registered nurse (general or psychiatric or mental retardation) or eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria. Consideration is also given to experience and motivation.
The requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) are satisfactory completion of eight prescribed subjects of study which include seven nursing subjects, and one support subject.
Eight subjects are studied in four semesters of the course.
First semester
First semester
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