Undergraduate Course Guide Fremantle 2020

FREMANTLE CAMPUS 74 SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY Nursing Bachelor of Nursing Practicum: 1,120 hours Recommended Year 12 subjects: ATAR English, Mathematics and Human Biology Loan Scheme: HECS-HELP Completed in three years of full-time study, our Bachelor of Nursing places a strong focus on the nurse-patient relationship and is highly practical. You undertake 1,120 hours of practical nursing experience during the program – more than any other nursing program in Western Australia. The program gives 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. Why study this degree Providing high-quality, compassionate and respectful care is the benchmark for any world-class healthcare system and this Bachelor of Nursing program is designed to do just that. This well- balanced program offers a perfect combination of classroom learning, hands-on experience and intensive clinical practice. 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 both theoretical and practical components. Sample courses The Bachelor of Nursing has four broad study streams: ›› Behavioural Science ›› Health Science ›› Nursing Care: Theory and Practice ›› Personal and Professional Development In addition to the University’s Core Curriculum, you must complete the Health Communications, Research and Informatics course which will introduce you to the skills essential for successful university study, helping you adjust to a new learning environment. 1st & 2nd year courses ›› Anatomy and Physiology 1 ›› Nursing Care 1 – Foundations ›› Health Communications, Research and Informatics 1 ›› Social and Cultural Diversity ›› Professional Practice 1 ›› Social and Cultural Diversity in Health ›› Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 ›› Introduction to Public Health ›› Health, Research and Informatics 2 ›› Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 ›› Advanced Nursing Care (Perioperative) ›› Clinical Practicum 4 ›› Nursing Care 2 – Fundamentals ›› Professional Practice 2 ›› Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 ›› Nursing Care 3 - Medical and Surgical ›› Health Assessment in Nursing ›› Mental Health 1 ›› Professional Practice 3 ›› Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 ›› Nursing Care 4 – Perioperative ›› Transition to Practice 1 - Self care and Professional Development ›› Mental Health 2 ›› Professional Practice 4 3rd year courses ›› Clinical Reasoning, Judgement and Management of Care ›› Professional Practice and Leadership 1 ›› Complex Nursing Care (Critical Care) ›› Indigenous Health ›› Clinical Practicum 5 ›› Rural Health ›› Research Methods and Health Informatics ›› Professional Practice and Leadership in Nursing 2 ›› Clinical Practicum 6 You will also select two elective courses from the following: ›› Maternal Care ›› Advanced Wound Care ›› Global Health ›› Advanced Mental Health Career opportunities ›› Critical care ›› Mental health ›› Medical and surgical nursing ›› Perioperative nursing Articulation Pathway Bachelor of Nursing (EN Articulation Pathway) Practicum: 760 hours Pre-requisites: The minimum entry requirement is current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse and meeting RPL to Diploma HLT51607, HLT51612 or HLT54115. The Diploma of Enrolled Nursing must be commenced and completed after Year 12, i.e. post- school leaving age. Loan Scheme: HECS-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, you will undertake a total of 760 hours practical nursing experience over the two years – more than any other nursing programs at other universities in Western Australia. Why study this degree This is a special program for Enrolled Nurses who wish to upgrade their qualifications to become Registered Nurses. If you already hold a Diploma HLT51607, HLT51612 or HLT54115 you are exempt from taking certain courses in the formal curriculum so you can complete the Bachelor of Nursing in two years rather than the normal three. 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. In line with the program’s hands- on approach, you will undertake approximately 400 hours of clinical practice each year. You also acquire a solid academic foundation – ideal if you wish to pursue further studies or acquire specialist nursing skills. Career opportunities ›› Aged care ›› Community nursing ›› Critical care ›› Mental health For full program details visit notredame.edu.au/freo/nursing