Undergraduate Guide 2021 Fremantle

Why study this degree? Areas of study Career opportunities Bachelor of Nursing Code 3536 Duration 3 years full-time Practicum 1120 hours Loan scheme HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP Our Bachelor of Nursing places a strong focus on the nurse-patient relationship and is highly practical. You will undertake 1120 hours of practical nursing experience during the program – more than any other nursing program in Western Australia. The program will give you the skills and confidence to work in a variety of healthcare settings when you graduate. The program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. The program is divided into four broad study streams: Behavioural Science, Health Science, Nursing Care: Theory and Practice, and Personal and Professional Development. This degree uses problem-solving and an evidence-based approach to teaching, integrating theoretical and practical components. Subjects covered include: Anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, ethics, health communications, paediatrics and adolescent health. Students also choose two electives – options include: Rural and Remote Health, Global Health, Maternal Care, Advanced Mental Health and Advanced Wound Care Aged care Community nursing Critical care Mental health Medical and surgical nursing Perioperative Nursing Bachelor of Nursing (EN Articulation Pathway) Code 3536 Duration 2 years full-time Practicum 800 hours Loan scheme HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP The Bachelor of Nursing (EN Articulation Pathway) places a strong emphasis on the nurse-patient relationship and is highly practical in its orientation. Designed for Enrolled Nurses who wish to upgrade their qualifications to become Registered Nurses this program will see you undertake a total of 800 hours practical nursing experience over the two years – far more than nursing programs at other universities. As a student you will be placed in appropriate hospital or heathcare settings for your workplace experience. The program, which is divided into four broad study streams, uses problem-solving and an evidence- based approach to teaching. Theoretical and practical components are integrated. Subjects covered include: Anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, ethics, clinical reasoning, health communications, paediatrics and adolescent health. Students also choose two electives – options include: Rural and Remote Health, Global Health, Maternal Care, Advanced Mental Health and Advanced Wound Care Aged care Community nursing Critical care Mental health Medical and surgical nursing Perioperative Nursing NURSING & MIDWIFERY 72 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE