UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
Charles Sturt’s Bachelor of Nursing has led the way for nurses for more than 40 years and continues to set the standard with a proud tradition in nursing and midwifery. As an undergraduate student, you’ll join the ranks of graduates known across Australia for their resilience, respect and integrity. With an industry-focused course structure, you’ll graduate fully prepared for your role as a registered nurse, ready to make a meaningful impact from day one.
Career opportunities: After graduating with the Bachelor of Nursing, you have the opportunity to specialise in any area of nursing that interests you.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- NUR100Essential set > Compulsory subjects: Introduction to the Registered Nurse Profession
- NUR101Transition from Enrolled Nurse to the Registered Nurse Profession
- NUR300Essential set > Core subjects: Health Assessment and Intervention: Mental Health
- HSC103Interprofessional Healthcare Practice
- NUR304Evidence in Practice 6
- NUR306Health Assessment and Intervention: Chronic and Complex Pathophysiology
- NUR201Evidence in Practice 3
- BMS182Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- NUR202Professional Experience Placement 2
- BMS181Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
- NUR104Evidence in Practice 2
- NUR102Evidence in Practice 1
- HIP102Research Foundations for Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences
- HSC204Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Healthcare Practice
- NUR303Person-Centred Care in Diverse Contexts
- NUR307Leadership and Care Coordination
- NUR302Professional Experience Placement 4
- NUR305Professional Experience Placement 5
- NUR204Evidence in Practice 4
- NUR105Professional Experience Placement 1
- HSC203Law and Ethics for Health Care
- IKC100Indigenous Australian Health
- NUR205Professional Experience Placement 3
- NUR301Evidence in Practice 5
- NUR200Health Assessment and Intervention: Acute Pathophysiology
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Minimum ATAR: 65 This course is competitive and meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee a place in the course. - Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required 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 - A completed Certificate IV at AQF Level 4, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent - Partial completion of an AQF Diploma, of at least 50%, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent OR - A completed Diploma at AQF Level 5 studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent OR - A completed Hospital Certificate in Nursing (or equivalent) and Ahpra registration as an enrolled nurse 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 OR - Successful completion of a minimum of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through an overall Grade Point Average of 2.9 achieved in the most recent course of study. Offerings: All
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