Bachelor of Nursing

2022 course information for Domestic Students
2022 course information for International Students

updated 6:01 AM on Fri, 10 March

Domestic snapshot

International snapshot

IELTS
View full English language requirements
ATAR
70
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

3.5 years minimum for students commencing Session 2

3 years full-time
Location
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore
Start date
March, July, October
February, October
Course code
3005105
Course abbreviation
BN
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
CRICOS
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Fees
Commonwealth supported
Fees
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Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

Course overview

Nursing is a career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others every day.

Our Bachelor of Nursing is delivered in state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories that simulate real healthcare settings. You will develop the ability to apply knowledge and evidence-based clinical reasoning skills to a nursing practice, provide therapeutic care to patients, coordinate and lead nursing care to individuals and groups, and work independently as well as collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for effective, person-centred outcomes.

Supervised clinical placements provide invaluable nursing experience in public and private hospitals and health agencies with an option in third year to undertake a specialised professional experience placement where you can explore your diverse career options.

This degree is a strong foundation for a nursing career in a number of settings, with options including primary health, mental health, chronic disease, leadership and care management. Your employment prospects as a Southern Cross nursing graduate are excellent. In the Good Universities Guide 2021, Southern Cross achieved 5-stars for nursing graduate employment outcomes, and the joint highest result for a NSW university for graduate median salary (Good Universities Guide, 2021).

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030.

Nursing is a career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others every day.

Our Bachelor of Nursing is delivered in state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories that simulate real healthcare settings. You will develop the ability to apply knowledge and evidence-based clinical reasoning skills to a nursing practice, provide therapeutic care to patients, coordinate and lead nursing care to individuals and groups, and work independently as well as collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for effective, person-centred outcomes.

Supervised clinical placements provide invaluable nursing experience in public and private hospitals and health agencies with an option in third year to undertake a specialised professional experience placement where you can explore your diverse career options.

This degree is a strong foundation for a nursing career in a number of settings, with options including primary health, mental health, chronic disease, leadership and care management. Your employment prospects as a Southern Cross nursing graduate are excellent. In the Good Universities Guide 2021, Southern Cross achieved 5-stars for nursing graduate employment outcomes, and the joint highest result for a NSW university for graduate median salary (Good Universities Guide, 2021).

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030.

Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.

Entry requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

To meet the University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must:

1. provide a written declaration that English is their primary language1;

or

2. have achieved:

  1. the IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or
  2. the OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components; or
  3. the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills; or
  4. the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking.

1Refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requirements regarding English as Primary Language.

In order to register to practice, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency [AHPRA]’s standards for English language must be met. See AHPRA’s English Language Skills for further information.

 

An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification.

Credit for prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for this course. For more information please view the Bachelor of Nursing RPL Guide.

CountryScore
Austria AMC3.4
Bangladesh HSC3.6
Brazil SSLC8.2
Canada High School OSSD50
Chile PSU6.4, overall 600-649
China Gao Kao449
Colombia CB (NAT)81, overall 300-349
Denmark USSLE6.2
France FB11
German Abitur3
Hong Kong HKDSE14
India CBSE (best 4)8.5 in external exam
India CISCE71
India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4)78 academic
Indonesia SMA8.2
International Baccalaureate24
Japan USSLC4
Korea, Republic of, CSAT298
Malaysia ICSSUEC71
Malaysia STPM5 (best 3 A levels)
Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate73
Nepal Proficiency Certificate82
Norway GPA1.5
Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams77
Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams31
Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5)2.5 pass Eng & Math
Peru OCSE17
Phillipines NSAT89
Russia FCCSE4.3
Saudi Arabia MESSLC83
Singapore SCGCE15.5
Spain SSSD8.2
Spain STBPU7.5
Sri Lanka GCE4.5
Sweden SSLC13
Taiwan GSAT54
Taiwan Senior High School Certificate87
Thailand CSE(Matayom 6) 1.9
Turkey HSD4
UK Board GCE A Levels13 (4 subjects)
USA SAT & ACTSAT 1410, ACT 20
Vietnam (in 4 subjects)7.5 Average

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall Score or equivalent7.0
Reading7.0
Writing7.0
Listening7.0
Speaking7.0

About the course

The course is responsive to contemporary nursing practice and provides content and clinical experiences as follows:

Professional areas: nursing knowledge and development, critical thinking and analysis, provision and coordination of person-centred care, independent and collaborative care, primary health care, mental health, acute and complex care, chronic disease management, palliative care, leadership and care management, aged care.

Biological sciences: anatomy, physiology, patho-physiology and pharmacology.

Social sciences: Australian health care system, Indigenous studies, psychology and sociology for health sciences, legal and ethical studies and research methods.

 

Domestic students

LocationTeaching period
Coffs HarbourSession  1, Session  2, Session  3
Gold CoastSession  1, Session  2, Session  3
LismoreSession  1, Session  2, Session  3

International students

LocationTeaching periodAnnual FeesCRICOS
Coffs HarbourSession  1, Session  3$28,800 ($3,600 per unit)016165C
Gold CoastSession  1, Session  3$28,800 ($3,600 per unit)016165C
LismoreSession  1, Session  3$28,800 ($3,600 per unit)016165C
 Notice

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

How to apply

Where and when do you want to study?

Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.

Australian/Domestic students

This course is only available for commencement in Session 3 for students who have completed either the SCU Diploma of Health (Nursing Specialisation) or the Diploma of Health Care from Griffith College.

Coffs Harbour
Gold Coast
Lismore

International students studying in Australia

This course is only available for commencement in Session 3 for students who have completed either the SCU Diploma of Health (Nursing Specialisation) or the Diploma of Health Care from Griffith College.

Coffs Harbour
Gold Coast
Lismore
View domestic application details View international application details

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Nursing, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising all core units.

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Health and Human Sciences after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising any 16 core units.

Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Health and Human Sciences after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising any 8 core units.

Professional Experience Learning

This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

Progression

Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of any two (2) units with professional experience learning.

Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular unit with professional experience learning.

Students who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 12 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake specified practice or theory to ensure currency prior to continuation of the course.

Duration

The maximum duration for completion of the award of Bachelor of Nursing is seven (7) years in total which includes any period for a leave of absence.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.


Course structure


Schedule of units

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
Core Units
HBIO1007Human Physiology I
HBIO1003Systemic Anatomy
NURS1003The Discipline of Nursing
NURS1002Essentials of Nursing and Care
HBIO1008Human Physiology II
NURS1004Narratives of Health and Illness
NURS2003Nursing and Lifespan Health
NURS2004Health Assessment Note 2
PHAR2001Introductory Pharmacology
NURS2008Human Response to Health Breakdown
NURS2006Chronic Illness and Nursing Care Note 3
NURS2002Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
NURS2007Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices Note 4
NURS2009Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care
STAT2001Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
NURS2005Mental Health Nursing Note 5
NURS3004The Emerging Practitioner
NURS3002Utilising Research to Promote Quality in Health Care
NURS2010Acute Care Nursing Note 6
NURS2011Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown
NURS3003Complex Challenges in Nursing Care
NURS3001Care Management and Leadership Note 7
NURS3005Transformative Nursing Practices Note 1, Note 8


Course progressions

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.

Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes
Year 1, Session 1
HBIO1007Human Physiology I
Session1,2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1,2
Session1,2
Gold Coast
Session1,2
Session1,2
Lismore
Session1,2
Session1,2
Anti-requisites BIO00307 - Human Physiology
HBIO1003Systemic Anatomy
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Anti-requisitesHBIO1001 - Human Anatomy
NURS1003The Discipline of Nursing
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
NURS1002Essentials of Nursing and Care
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Year 1, Session 2
HBIO1008Human Physiology II
Session2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2,3
Session2,3
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Session2,3
Session2,3
Pre-requisitesHBIO1007 - Human Physiology I OR Students in the 2125150 - Diploma of Health must have completed HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions and have completed or be currently enrolled in HBIO1005 - Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology
Anti-requisitesBIO00307 - Human Physiology
NURS1004Narratives of Health and Illness
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
NURS2003Nursing and Lifespan Health
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS1003 - The Discipline of Nursing AND HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy OR Students in the 2125150 - Diploma of Health must have completed NURS1003 - The Discipline of Nursing AND HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions
NURS2004Health Assessment
Session2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2,3
Session2,3
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Session2,3
Session2,3
Pre-requisites - Foundations of Clinical Practice OR NURS2002 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; AND - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice OR NURS1002 - Essentials of Nursing and Care; AND HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology; OR both HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy AND HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
Year 2, Session 1
PHAR2001Introductory Pharmacology
Session1,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Online
Session1,3
Session1,3
Pre-requisitesBe admitted to 3007303 - Bachelor of Nursing OR HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology OR HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I
NURS2002Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
Session1,2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1,2
Session1,2
Gold Coast
Session1,2
Session1,2
Lismore
Session1,2
Session1,2
Pre-requisitesFor Students in Bachelor of Nursing (3005105): NURS2004 - Health Assessment AND (BIO00307 - Human Physiology; OR HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I AND HBIO1008 - Human Physiology II) AND must have completed or be currently enrolled in HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy. For students in Bachelor of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse Pathway (3007303): Must have completed or be currently enrolled in HBIO1005 - Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology.
NURS2008Human Response to Health Breakdown
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesHBIO1008 - Human Physiology II AND HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I AND NURS2004 - Health Assessment AND have completed or be currently enrolled in NURS2003 - Nursing and Lifespan Health
NURS2006Chronic Illness and Nursing Care
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesNURS2003 - Nursing and Lifespan Health AND NURS2004 - Health Assessment AND HBIO1008 - Human Physiology II AND HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I AND have completed or be currently enrolled in PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology
Anti-requisitesNRS20004 - Formation Based Learning: Chronic Illness and Nursing Care
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
Year 2, Session 2
STAT2001Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
Session1,2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,3
Session1,3
Pre-requisites36 credit points
NURS2005Mental Health Nursing
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisites NURS2013 - Promoting Wellness in Chronic Health and Disability OR NURS2001 - Nursing Practices; OR NURS2014 - Positive Approaches to Chronic Health and Disability
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/ laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at https://www.scu.edu.au/health/health-placements/. Please note Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
NURS2007Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS2008 - Human Response to Health Breakdown AND NURS2006 - Chronic Illness and Nursing Care
Co-requisitesNURS2009 - Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/ laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at https://www.scu.edu.au/health/health-placements/. Please note Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
NURS2009Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS2008 - Human Response to Health Breakdown AND NURS2006 - Chronic Illness and Nursing Care
Co-requisitesNURS2007 - Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices
Enrolment informationThis unit contains laboratory activities and/or professional experience learning that require students to fulfil certain vaccination and compliance requirements prior to attending. As some of these can take up to 5 months to complete, you must prepare now. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the stipulated Laboratory Activity and/or Professional Experience Learning which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements
Year 3, Session 1
NURS3002Utilising Research to Promote Quality in Health Care
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesSTAT2001 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
NURS3004The Emerging Practitioner
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesFor students in the Bachelor of Nursing 3005105: NURS2002 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning AND NURS2005 - Mental Health Nursing AND NURS2007 - Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices AND NURS2009 - Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care; For students in the Bachelor of Nursing Enrolled Nurse Pathway 3007303: NURS2002 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning AND NURS2001 - Nursing Practices
NURS2010Acute Care Nursing
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesFor students in 3005105: HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy AND NURS2007 - Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices AND NURS2009 - Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care AND PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology; OR for students in 3007303: NURS2001 - Nursing Practices AND PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology
Co-requisitesNURS2011 - Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.ah/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
NURS2011Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesFor students in 3005105: NURS2007 - Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices AND NURS2009 - Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care AND HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy AND PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology; OR for students in 3007303: NURS2001 - Nursing Practices AND PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology
Co-requisitesNURS2010 - Acute Care Nursing
Year 3, Session 2
NURS3001Care Management and Leadership
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisites NURS3007 - Nursing Practices 2 OR NURS2010 - Acute Care Nursing
NURS3003Complex Challenges in Nursing Care
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS2010 - Acute Care Nursing AND NURS2011 - Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown
Enrolment informationThe laboratory activities within this unit require students to fulfill certain vaccination compliance requirements prior to attending laboratory classes. As some vaccination protocols can take up to 5 months to complete, we encourage you to prepare now. Compliance requirements include SCU Vaccination requirements in accordance with state Health policies: NSW Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases; and QLD Health Vaccination Requirements. SCU has incorporated a combined NSW and QLD vaccination procedure as students may need to attend laboratory classes in both states. Full details of vaccination compliance requirements for this unit are available at https://www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements
NURS3005Transformative Nursing Practices
Session2
Note 1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS2010 - Acute Care Nursing AND NURS2011 - Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown AND NURS3002 - Utilising Research to Promote Quality in Health Care AND NURS3004 - The Emerging Practitioner
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/ laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at https://www.scu.edu.au/health/health-placements/. Please note Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes
Year 1, Session 1
HBIO1007Human Physiology I
Session1,2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1,2
Session1,2
Gold Coast
Session1,2
Session1,2
Lismore
Session1,2
Session1,2
Anti-requisites BIO00307 - Human Physiology
HBIO1003Systemic Anatomy
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Anti-requisitesHBIO1001 - Human Anatomy
Year 1, Session 2
NURS1004Narratives of Health and Illness
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
HBIO1008Human Physiology II
Session2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2,3
Session2,3
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Session2,3
Session2,3
Pre-requisitesHBIO1007 - Human Physiology I OR Students in the 2125150 - Diploma of Health must have completed HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions and have completed or be currently enrolled in HBIO1005 - Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology
Anti-requisitesBIO00307 - Human Physiology
Year 2, Session 1
NURS1003The Discipline of Nursing
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
NURS1002Essentials of Nursing and Care
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Year 2, Session 2
NURS2003Nursing and Lifespan Health
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS1003 - The Discipline of Nursing AND HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy OR Students in the 2125150 - Diploma of Health must have completed NURS1003 - The Discipline of Nursing AND HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions
NURS2004Health Assessment
Session2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2,3
Session2,3
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Session2,3
Session2,3
Pre-requisites - Foundations of Clinical Practice OR NURS2002 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; AND - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice OR NURS1002 - Essentials of Nursing and Care; AND HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology; OR both HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy AND HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
Year 3, Session 1
PHAR2001Introductory Pharmacology
Session1,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Online
Session1,3
Session1,3
Pre-requisitesBe admitted to 3007303 - Bachelor of Nursing OR HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology OR HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I
NURS2002Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
Session1,2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1,2
Session1,2
Gold Coast
Session1,2
Session1,2
Lismore
Session1,2
Session1,2
Pre-requisitesFor Students in Bachelor of Nursing (3005105): NURS2004 - Health Assessment AND (BIO00307 - Human Physiology; OR HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I AND HBIO1008 - Human Physiology II) AND must have completed or be currently enrolled in HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy. For students in Bachelor of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse Pathway (3007303): Must have completed or be currently enrolled in HBIO1005 - Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology.
Year 3, Session 2
STAT2001Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
Session1,2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,3
Session1,3
Pre-requisites36 credit points
NURS2005Mental Health Nursing
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisites NURS2013 - Promoting Wellness in Chronic Health and Disability OR NURS2001 - Nursing Practices; OR NURS2014 - Positive Approaches to Chronic Health and Disability
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/ laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at https://www.scu.edu.au/health/health-placements/. Please note Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
Year 4, Session 1
NURS2006Chronic Illness and Nursing Care
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesNURS2003 - Nursing and Lifespan Health AND NURS2004 - Health Assessment AND HBIO1008 - Human Physiology II AND HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I AND have completed or be currently enrolled in PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology
Anti-requisitesNRS20004 - Formation Based Learning: Chronic Illness and Nursing Care
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
NURS2008Human Response to Health Breakdown
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesHBIO1008 - Human Physiology II AND HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I AND NURS2004 - Health Assessment AND have completed or be currently enrolled in NURS2003 - Nursing and Lifespan Health
Year 4, Session 2
NURS2007Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS2008 - Human Response to Health Breakdown AND NURS2006 - Chronic Illness and Nursing Care
Co-requisitesNURS2009 - Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/ laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at https://www.scu.edu.au/health/health-placements/. Please note Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
NURS2009Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS2008 - Human Response to Health Breakdown AND NURS2006 - Chronic Illness and Nursing Care
Co-requisitesNURS2007 - Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices
Enrolment informationThis unit contains laboratory activities and/or professional experience learning that require students to fulfil certain vaccination and compliance requirements prior to attending. As some of these can take up to 5 months to complete, you must prepare now. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the stipulated Laboratory Activity and/or Professional Experience Learning which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements
Year 5, Session 1
NURS2011Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesFor students in 3005105: NURS2007 - Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices AND NURS2009 - Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care AND HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy AND PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology; OR for students in 3007303: NURS2001 - Nursing Practices AND PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology
Co-requisitesNURS2010 - Acute Care Nursing
NURS2010Acute Care Nursing
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesFor students in 3005105: HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy AND NURS2007 - Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices AND NURS2009 - Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care AND PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology; OR for students in 3007303: NURS2001 - Nursing Practices AND PHAR2001 - Introductory Pharmacology
Co-requisitesNURS2011 - Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.ah/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
Year 5, Session 2
NURS3003Complex Challenges in Nursing Care
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS2010 - Acute Care Nursing AND NURS2011 - Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown
Enrolment informationThe laboratory activities within this unit require students to fulfill certain vaccination compliance requirements prior to attending laboratory classes. As some vaccination protocols can take up to 5 months to complete, we encourage you to prepare now. Compliance requirements include SCU Vaccination requirements in accordance with state Health policies: NSW Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases; and QLD Health Vaccination Requirements. SCU has incorporated a combined NSW and QLD vaccination procedure as students may need to attend laboratory classes in both states. Full details of vaccination compliance requirements for this unit are available at https://www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements
NURS3001Care Management and Leadership
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisites NURS3007 - Nursing Practices 2 OR NURS2010 - Acute Care Nursing
Year 6, Session 1
NURS3004The Emerging Practitioner
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesFor students in the Bachelor of Nursing 3005105: NURS2002 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning AND NURS2005 - Mental Health Nursing AND NURS2007 - Primary Health Care and Nursing Practices AND NURS2009 - Health Maintenance and Restorative Nursing Care; For students in the Bachelor of Nursing Enrolled Nurse Pathway 3007303: NURS2002 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning AND NURS2001 - Nursing Practices
NURS3002Utilising Research to Promote Quality in Health Care
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Pre-requisitesSTAT2001 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
Year 6, Session 2
NURS3005Transformative Nursing Practices
Session2
Note 1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS2010 - Acute Care Nursing AND NURS2011 - Nursing Management of Acute Health Breakdown AND NURS3002 - Utilising Research to Promote Quality in Health Care AND NURS3004 - The Emerging Practitioner
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/ laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at https://www.scu.edu.au/health/health-placements/. Please note Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes
Year 1, Session 2
HBIO1007Human Physiology I
Session1,2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1,2
Session1,2
Gold Coast
Session1,2
Session1,2
Lismore
Session1,2
Session1,2
Anti-requisites BIO00307 - Human Physiology
NURS1004Narratives of Health and Illness
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Year 1, Session 3
HBIO1008Human Physiology II
Session2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2,3
Session2,3
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Session2,3
Session2,3
Pre-requisitesHBIO1007 - Human Physiology I OR Students in the 2125150 - Diploma of Health must have completed HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions and have completed or be currently enrolled in HBIO1005 - Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology
Anti-requisitesBIO00307 - Human Physiology
Year 2, Session 1
HBIO1003Systemic Anatomy
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Anti-requisitesHBIO1001 - Human Anatomy
NURS1003The Discipline of Nursing
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
NURS1002Essentials of Nursing and Care
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
STAT2001Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
Session1,2,3
Note 9
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,3
Session1,3
Pre-requisites36 credit points
Year 2, Session 2
NURS2004Health Assessment
Session2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2,3
Session2,3
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Session2,3
Session2,3
Pre-requisites - Foundations of Clinical Practice OR NURS2002 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; AND - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice OR NURS1002 - Essentials of Nursing and Care; AND HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology; OR both HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy AND HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
NURS2003Nursing and Lifespan Health
Session2
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisitesNURS1003 - The Discipline of Nursing AND HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy OR Students in the 2125150 - Diploma of Health must have completed NURS1003 - The Discipline of Nursing AND HLTH1001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions
From Year 3, follow the Session 1 Commencement - Full time from Year 2 for full-time progression or the Session 1 Commencement - Part time from Year 3 for part-time progression

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes
Session 3 prior to Year 1
HBIO1003Systemic Anatomy
Session1
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Anti-requisitesHBIO1001 - Human Anatomy
Then follow the course progression for Session 1 Commencement (full-time or part-time) excluding the completed unit.

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes
This pathway is for graduates of the SCU College Diploma of Health (Nursing Specialisation) 2125150 and graduates of the Griffith College Diploma of Health Care.



Students wishing to move into Yr 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing must commence in Session 3, immediately upon completion of the Diploma, and complete NURS2004 -  Health Assessment
Year 1, Session 3
NURS2004Health Assessment
Session2,3
LocationDomesticInternational
Coffs Harbour
Session2,3
Session2,3
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Session2,3
Session2,3
Pre-requisites - Foundations of Clinical Practice OR NURS2002 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; AND - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice OR NURS1002 - Essentials of Nursing and Care; AND HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology; OR both HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy AND HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I
Enrolment informationThis unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.
Year 2, Session 1
On successful completion of NURS2004, follow the Session 1 Commencement full-time or part-time progression from Year 2, Session 1.


Notes

Note 1: Double-weighted unit
Note 2: 120hrs General Placement
Note 3: 160hrs Chronic Illness Placement
Note 4: 120hrs Primary Care Placement
Note 5: 80hrs Mental Health Placement
Note 6: 160hrs Acute Care Placement
Note 7: 80hrs Aged Care and Leadership Placement
Note 8: 160hrs Speciality Placement
Note 9: Alternatively this unit can be completed in Year 3, Session 2

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Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcome

construct nursing practices on a comprehensive knowledge base to inform clinical reasoning and decision making to deliver sound judgements, safe, quality person centred care

use and contribute to research as a basis for ongoing professional inquiry and evidence based nursing practice responsive to holistic patient/consumer need

incorporate creativity, integrity, responsibility and accountability in professional work practices, community activities and ongoing learning

assimilate professional attributes and adhere to professional ethical and legal standards set by the profession to ensure safe and effective nursing practice

integrate and demonstrate the scope of nursing practice and a command of the factors that influence health outcomes for person centred care in a range of contexts

possess comprehensive clinical abilities to apply reflective and analytical skills in initiating, prioritising, performing, managing and evaluating nursing practices in a range of diverse consumer and health related circumstances and environments

demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively with the consumer, the nursing team or as a member of an interdisciplinary health care teams and effectively lead the delivery of nursing

apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, a local and international perspective, and respect for the identity and dignity of all persons


Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods is used in this course including multiple choice examinations, short answer examinations, essays, case studies, tutorial and workshop presentations, debates, written and clinical skills assessments. For each unit there are usually two to three assessment items.

Students are assessed on clinical placements using the Australian Nursing Standards Assessment Tool (ANSAT). Students are required to demonstrate an ability to develop and meet the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards of Practice (2016), maintain clinical e-portfolios and complete reflective exercises.

Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. Online lectures support face-to-face tutorials, workshops and laboratory sessions. The clinical laboratories provide an authentic immersive learning experience.

Some units in this course are also available online. Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

 

Career opportunities

Southern Cross University is ranked fourth in Australia for graduate employment in Nursing (Good Universities Guide, 2021). Career opportunities exist as a Registered Nurse in a range of public and private health settings. Nurses typically deliver acute and chronic disease management in clinical settings such as emergency departments, critical care or operating theatres, paediatrics, and in community and primary healthcare and education. They can work as a practice nurse in GP clinics, in mental health, with children and health, rural and remote area healthcare.

Registered Nurses also take on leading roles in non-government organisations (NGOs) such as The Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders. They also occupy senior roles in the Australian Defence Forces. With further qualifications they can take on specialist Nurse Practitioner, clinical consultant and executive level roles.

Professional placement

Supervised clinical placements of approximately 880 hours provide students with nursing experience in public and private hospitals and health agencies. These may include acute and low care health facilities; community settings; mental health facilities; extended residential aged care; GP practices; health promotion and education; intensive care; health clinics; accident and emergency; palliative care; primary health care settings and related nursing and health services within metropolitan, regional and rural areas throughout NSW and QLD and may include national or international opportunities.

Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites prior to attending any placements (e.g. a working with children check and National Police Certificate). Prior to applying for this course, please consider the important information regarding these requirements.

 

Professional recognition

The degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and provides the necessary academic qualification for eligibility as a Registered Nurse in Australia.

Please note: In order to register to practice, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) standards for English language must be met. See the AHPRA web site for further information.

As a nursing student it is important to be aware of the registration standards required by the NMBA.  See the details on the NMBA website.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing will be registered by Southern Cross University with NMBA as an enrolled student and will remain registered for the duration of study.  Please see the AHPRA website for more details.

 

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