If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.
IELTS (Academic version): 7.0 overall score, minimum 7.0 in each subtest
TOEFL internet-based score: Total score 94 overall, with Speaking 23, Listening 24, Reading 24 and Writing 27
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 65 Overall; minimum 65 in each of the four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading in one sitting.
Your English language proficiency test must be no more than two years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.
This program prepares graduates for eligibility to apply for registration throughout Australia as a registered nurse. The focus of the program is on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking and reflective practice in relation to the theory and practice of nursing in health and health breakdown across the lifespan. Using a primary health care framework, students study the application of physical and behavioural sciences to nursing; inquiry and evidence-based practice principles and utilisation within nursing; nursing care of individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan. The acquisition of nursing knowledge and skills occurs initially in campus-based simulated clinical practice settings and consolidation occurs as students undertake clinical placements in a variety of health care settings. Prospective students should be aware that full disclosure of any issues of impairment or misconduct is a declaration requirement when applying for registration as a registered nurse.
Our Bachelor of Nursing program’s guiding principle is safety of the public and to prepare graduates for safe and ethical nursing practice. Our program reflects contemporary practices in nursing, health and education, and responds to emerging trends based on research, technology and other forms of evidence which includes principles of intraprofessional and interprofessional learning and practice, principles of diversity, culture, inclusion and cultural safety for all people and student knowledge and skills in pharmacotherapeutics and quality use of medicines.
CRICOS Code: 041099M
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Full-time start-year intake
Year 1
AUTUMN SESSION
Becoming a Professional Nurse
Primary Health Care in Action
Bioscience 1
Professional Practice Experience 1
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Approaches to Professional Nursing Practice
Person-centred Care Across the Lifespan
Bioscience 2
Professional Practice Experience 2
Credit Points, 40
Year 2
AUTUMN SESSION
Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing and Midwifery
Pharmacology in Nursing
Health Variations 1 - Introduction to Alterations in Health
Professional Practice Experience 3
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing
Health Variations 2 - Chronic Conditions and Disability
Health Variations 3 - Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions
Professional Practice Experience 4
Credit Points, 40
Year 3
AUTUMN SESSION
Indigenous Australian Health, Wellness and Culture
Health Variations 4 - Acute Life Threatening Conditions
Health Variations 5 - Palliative and End of Life Care
Professional Practice Experience 5
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Being a Professional Nurse or Midwife
Professional Experience Placement
Select one of the following:
Leadership in Clinical Practice
Mental Health Assessment and Application
Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability
Credit Points, 40
Total Credit Points, 240
Become a registered nurse in areas like:
Community health
Emergency or trauma units
Forensics
Drug and alcohol health
Occupational health
Palliative care
Oncology
OSHC: 629 ($) per year
