Undergraduate Course Guide Fremantle 2020

73 APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY A leading provider of university education for Nursing Notre Dame’s School of Nursing & Midwifery prepares you for the profession by developing your skills in all aspects of healthcare delivery with a broad theoretical base grounded in real world experience. Our Nursing graduates are highly regarded for their knowledge, critical thinking, quality bedside manner and clinical competence. According to the results of nationwide student surveys commissioned by the Federal Government (see qilt.edu.au) , Notre Dame is the #1 university in Australia in the learning area of Nursing for 'Overall quality of educational experience'. Notre Dame is also the #1 university in WA for the following Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching: ›› Skills development ›› Teaching quality ›› Learner engagement The School is distinctive for its teaching culture, reflected in a focus on quality contemporary education and pastoral care. Extensive clinical experience is offered through collaborative and strong external partnerships with industry and engagement with alumni and the community. A Notre Dame Nursing degree opens up a whole world of opportunities. Our graduates travel and work, all over the world, reflecting the quality of education – supported by the most extensive practical experience of any degree program in Australia. Professional experience A special feature of Notre Dame’s Nursing degree is the availability of substantial clinical experience. The Bachelor of Nursing program allows you to develop your skills in an intensive workplace environment. Our Bachelor of Nursing is supported by a minimum of 1,120 hours of clinical practicum – the most extensive practical experience of any degree in Western Australia. Placements are full-time and cover all the normal shifts across a seven-day week. Four to six week placements take place in public and private, both metro and rural, hospitals, medical centres, community health centres and voluntary service agencies. Critical thinking You will graduate with the ability to be a reflective practitioner with sound decision making abilities, and clear, critical and creative thinking and effective problem solving skills. Our comprehensive curriculum enables you to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to respond appropriately to change and effectively deal with professional issues that impact upon your practice as a nurse. Your ability to reflect critically on professional practice to identify your own continuing education needs and to recognise the importance of clinical governance and quality processes, are integral to the program. Accreditation Our Bachelor of Nursing has been accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council, awarding you the title of Registered Nurse when you register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Facilities Study in simulated wards and clinics, consultation suites and purpose-built laboratories. The School also offers one-on-one clinical supervision and mentoring opportunities. “All of the courses are delivered by experienced clinicians and academics ensuring materials and content are current and future focused.” Associate Professor Karen Clark-Burg / Acting Dean, School of Nursing & Midwifery Find out more notredame.edu.au/freo/nursing