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A unique new pathway course offered at Southern Cross University will enable enrolled nurses to become registered nurses faster while building on their existing knowledge base.
The Enrolled Nurse (EN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Pathway course will be offered for the first time in 2015 at the Gold Coast, enabling ENs with a HLTP5 Diploma in Nursing to enter the University’s Bachelor of Nursing degree in the second year of the course with advanced standing for recognition of prior learning.
Associate Professor Lynette Stockhausen, who coordinates the University’s Bachelor of Nursing degree, said the course differed from similar pathways in it was specifically designed to build on the pre-existing knowledge base of ENs.
She said it took two years to develop the course, which was done in conjunction with TAFE Queensland and TAFE NSW.
“The program is specifically designed to harness critical thinking and analytical skills in both clinical and academic environments,” Professor Stockhausen said.
“Students will be equipped to apply sound evidence-based reasoning skills to their nursing practice, provide therapeutic care to patients, coordinate nursing care to individuals and groups and work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
“It’s also designed so students can still work while they study and is ideal for mature age students. The course is flexible, so if a student wants to study full time they can attain their degree within two years but a part-time study option is also available.”
Pathway units are delivered through a combination of online self-paced study and intensive mode workshops at the Gold Coast campus, with remaining coursework delivered on campus at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour.
Students have access to specialty laboratories and facilities for practical training and supervised placements in diverse clinical environments with experienced clinicians.
Applications for admission into the Bachelor of Nursing degree can be made through the New South Wales Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Photo: Associate Professor Lynette Stockhausen
The Enrolled Nurse (EN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Pathway course will be offered for the first time in 2015 at the Gold Coast, enabling ENs with a HLTP5 Diploma in Nursing to enter the University’s Bachelor of Nursing degree in the second year of the course with advanced standing for recognition of prior learning.
Associate Professor Lynette Stockhausen, who coordinates the University’s Bachelor of Nursing degree, said the course differed from similar pathways in it was specifically designed to build on the pre-existing knowledge base of ENs.
She said it took two years to develop the course, which was done in conjunction with TAFE Queensland and TAFE NSW.
“The program is specifically designed to harness critical thinking and analytical skills in both clinical and academic environments,” Professor Stockhausen said.
“Students will be equipped to apply sound evidence-based reasoning skills to their nursing practice, provide therapeutic care to patients, coordinate nursing care to individuals and groups and work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
“It’s also designed so students can still work while they study and is ideal for mature age students. The course is flexible, so if a student wants to study full time they can attain their degree within two years but a part-time study option is also available.”
Pathway units are delivered through a combination of online self-paced study and intensive mode workshops at the Gold Coast campus, with remaining coursework delivered on campus at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour.
Students have access to specialty laboratories and facilities for practical training and supervised placements in diverse clinical environments with experienced clinicians.
Applications for admission into the Bachelor of Nursing degree can be made through the New South Wales Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Photo: Associate Professor Lynette Stockhausen