Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00004G

If you are a diploma-qualified nurse and would like to boost your qualifications, this degree is for you. ACU graduate nurses are held in high regard for their clinical skills, quick thinking, and compassion. We are connected to an extensive range of hospitals and health care partners, so you will get the best opportunities for industry placements and future employment.community care nursing; developmental disability nursing; medical/surgical nursing; mental health nursing; paediatric nursing.

Structure

160 credit points. Students will undertake clinical placements as part of a variety of clinical units throughout the course in maternity hospitals and community facilities.As part of your course, you will be placed in a range of organisations to integrate the theory you learn with practical workplace experiences (placements). As part of your enrolment, you must complete the Faculty of Health Sciences pre-placement requirements. To ensure you meet these requirements you need to start as soon as possible. Visit ACU's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) website www.wil.acu.edu.au to view your Pre-Placement Requirements checklist.UniformsStudents are required to purchase and wear an ACU student midwife uniform during clinical components of the course. Details regarding uniform purchase is available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site www.wil.acu.edu.au.

Subjects

  • Nursing

Standard entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing) and hold current registration as an enrolled nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

Recognition

Eligible graduates can apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Please refer to the Registration Standards for Nursing and Midwifery on the APRHA website.

Study pathways

An Honours year is available to meritorious students, with a grade point average of 5.75, who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours). The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a suite of postgraduate coursework degrees in nursing. Specialties include mental health nursing, clinical nursing, clinical education, health administration as well as leadership and management in health care.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Ballarat (Aquinas) International: $62,016 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
Blacktown (St Josephine Bakhita) International: $62,016 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
Brisbane (McAuley at Banyo) International: $62,016 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
Canberra (Signadou) International: $62,016 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
Melbourne (St Patrick's) International: $62,016 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
North Sydney (MacKillop) International: $62,016 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

Further information

As a registered nurse graduates can pursue a career in a range of settings including medical/surgical nursing, paediatric nursing, aged care nursing, community care nursing, mental health nursing and clinical education.

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