Bachelor of Nursing

Griffith University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00233E

Nursing is the science of professional caring and offers opportunities to promote and restore health, prevent illness and alleviate suffering. In this degree, you will develop key skills for excellent nursing care.You will develop your skills through clinical placements across the health sector and you will have opportunities to undertake rural, remote and overseas placements.The Bachelor of Nursing includes multiple pathways. The degree requirements of each of the pathways are different and you will need to follow the requirements for your pathway to ensure your eligibility to graduate.The Trimester 2 intake is only available to students with one of the following qualifications:Diploma of Health Care (from Griffith College)Diploma of Nursing from an accredited Australian Education Provider and registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Internationally Qualified NursesHonours is available through an additional year of study.

Subjects

  • Acute Nursing Practice
  • Child and Family Nursing Practice
  • Chronic Condition Management
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Community Nursing Practice
  • Complex Clinical Care
  • Effective Nursing Practice
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • First Peoples Health and Practice
  • Foundations of Professional Nursing
  • Health and Illness in Older People
  • Health Assessment
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
  • Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
  • Language and Communication for Health
  • Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare
  • Listed electives and/or Free-choice electives
  • Mental Health Nursing Practice
  • Professional Nursing Practice
  • Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
  • Safe Administration of Medications

Recognition

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program

Study pathways

You may be eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing (3343) if you meet the admission requirements.

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