REGISTERED NURSE

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Unit Group 2544: Registered Nurses

Description

Provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.

Indicative Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards

Working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients

Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan

Promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities

Answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care

Supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers

  • Swinburne University of Technology

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We’ve designed our brand new Bachelor of Nursing to prepare you for the diversity and complexities of 21st century nursing. At Swinburne, you will benefit from our strengths in technology and innovation. Level of study: Undergraduate

Start date: Expected March 2022

Duration:3 years

Tuition fees (AUD $):32,600 Per Year

Entry requirements

2021 Minimum Entry ATAR: 65

One of:

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.  

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).

Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent.

Other requirements

All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the Appropriate State Authority) and a current Police Check throughout the duration of the course.

Evidence of a completed adult vaccination program is required before clinical placements are undertaken.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne for general information about the admission process.

English Language Requirements 

You must demonstrate your English language competency in one of the following ways:

English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six (6) years of continuous education that is equivalent to secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.

IELTS (academic Module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components

PTE (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills

TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and a minimum score of 24 in listening, 24 in reading, 27 in writing and 23 in speaking

OET Nursing profession test and a minimum score of B (more than 350 marks) in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) from a single test sitting. Results are to be valid for a maximum of two years from the test date.

* Recognised countries include Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America.

Special requirements

Immunisation

Students must provide an up to date record of all immunisations they have received over their lifetime, translated in English at the time of course commencement. For information on required vaccinations, please visit the Australian Government website.

At course commencement, the Faculty Immunisation form will require completion and signed by an Australian medical practitioner to ensure you are immunised according to the Vaccination for Healthcare Workers standards. Further information will be provided upon course commencement.

Additional immunisations may be required in response to any changes in Government policy or the specific requirements of the organisation you attend for your placements. Any required immunisations or serology tests would be at your own cost.

Police check

A Police check from your country of residence will be required at the time of course commencement.

Overseas

If you have lived overseas for more than 12 months in the past ten years, you are required to provide a police check from each country you resided in (including an English translation) and/or a statutory declaration stating that you have never been convicted of any crime in another country.

Australia

You will be required to have an annual National Police Record Check to attend placements. Further information about how to apply will be provided at course commencement.

Working with Children Check – all applicants must maintain a current Working with Children Check throughout the duration of the program.

  • Victoria University

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Pursue a stimulating and diverse career as a healthcare professional with a Bachelor of Nursing from Victoria University. Studying nursing at VU will equip you with a broad set of skills to work as a general or mental health nurse. 

Level of study: Undergraduate

Start date: Expected February 2022

Duration:3 years

Tuition fees (AUD $):31,200 Per Year

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent).

AND

Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics.

OR

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in Nursing, Health Sciences or similar.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON NURSING AND MIDWIFERY BOARD OF AUSTRALIA (NMBA) ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS REGISTRATION STANDARDS

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. Applicants can obtain further information about the Standard and sitting requirements for the English Language Tests at: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

As part of this standard, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have evidence of completing:

  • At least 5 years (full time equivalent) continuous education taught and assessed in English, in any of the recognised countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, United States of America, Canada, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom).

OR

  • IELTS with a minimum IELTS (academic module) overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

OR

  • OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

OR

  • PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

OR

  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.

Police check: Students must complete a National Police Records or Fit-2-Work check on admission to the course and on an annual basis.

Working with Children Check: Students must complete a Working with Children Check on admission to the course.

Specified DoH Immunisations with serology testing valid for completion of course. Flu vax to be completed yearly.

Fitness for Practice: Students must be prepared to declare their fitness for practice on admission and prior to undertaking hospital/agency placements by completing the Fitness for Practice Declaration Form on inPlace.

  • Deakin University

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Enrol in Deakin’s Bachelor of Nursing to gain the knowledge, skills and ethical understanding you need to become a competent and successful nurse clinician. 

Level of study: Undergraduate

Start date:12 July 2021, 07 March 2022

Duration:3 years

Tuition fees (AUD $):35,200 Per Year

Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

English language requirements 

ANMAC additional English language proficiency requirements

In addition to meeting the Deakin English language requirement, it is an Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) accreditation requirement that applicants meet the English Language requirements of the ANMAC Accreditation Standards leading to initial registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at commencement of their course. These requirements include a self- declaration that English is their primary language, evidence of achievement of the minimum English language test result as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) English language skills registration standard or hold current registration with APRHA as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Nursing English Language Requirements Self-Declaration

VTAC applicants will be provided with this information via the VTAC application process.

Primary language

NMBA requirement is that English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one or more of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection.  Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

English language test

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified in the NMBA English language skills registration standard:

– ELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0);

– OET: minimum score of B in each of the four bands;

– TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 94 (with minimum score of 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing and 23 in speaking)

– PTE Academic: minimum score of 65 (with no communication band less than 65)

  1. Charles Sturt University

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The Bachelor of Nursing from Charles Sturt University has led the way for nurses for almost 50 years. Our students are part of the university’s strong and proud nursing tradition, joining the ranks of Charles Sturt University graduates across Australia.

Level of study: Undergraduate

Start date: Expected March 2022

Duration:3 years

Tuition fees (AUD $):28,000 Per Year

Entry Requirements

Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) where the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 65 or equivalent is achieved

OR

A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

OR

A completed Certificate III at AQF Level 3, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University – or equivalent.

OR

Partial completion of an AQF Diploma, of at least 50%, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University – or equivalent.

A completed AQF Diploma studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University – or equivalent.

OR

A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate from an Australian university (or equivalent), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Overall Grade Average or Score achieved.

  • CQUniversity Australia

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The Bachelor of Nursing at CQUniversity is designed to develop your theoretical, practical and research knowledge, enabling you to become an effective nursing professional. 

Level of study: Undergraduate

Start date:July 2021

Duration:3 years

Tuition fees (AUD $):30,510 Per Year

Entry Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants for the Bachelor of Nursing are required to provide evidence of demonstrating your English language competency in one of the following ways:

English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. Recognised country means one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America; or

Hold current AHPRA Registration as an Enrolled Nurse; or

Complete an English Language Proficiency Test.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; or

An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBt – 94 or better overall and no score less than 24 for listening and reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking; or

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – Requires an overall score of 65 with no sub-score less than 65.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Security Requirements

Working with Children Check – can take over 28 business days, you must apply at least 6 weeks prior to the mandatory check closing date.

Australian Federal Police Check – can take over 28 business days, you must apply at least 6 weeks prior to the mandatory check closing date.

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  1. Pre-WIL Compulsory Conditions can be outside of CQUniversity’s control and are therefore subject to change.

Health Requirements

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – Professional Experience Placement (PEP) – An activity that integrates academic learning with its application in the workplace. In nursing, it is referred to as placement or professional experience placement.

Attending professional experience placement is not automatic. To be eligible to attend clinical placement students must satisfy a list of requirements known as Pre-WIL Mandatory Conditions or Mandatory Checks.

The pre-clinical mandatory check submission deadline occurs up to three months prior to the commencement of each term that you are enrolled in. This date is to ensure that your mandatory checks are in order before you are deemed eligible to attend, and are allocated a professional experience placement the following term. You should allow sufficient time to familiarise yourself with what is required of you and the timelines involved.

Pre-WIL Compulsory Conditions Closing Dates and Placement Release Dates

These requirements are set in accordance with the University’s approved:

  • Vaccination Principles
  • Work Integrated Learning Policy and Procedure