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Bachelor of Nursing

QTAC Code: 880421 (Sunshine Coast delivery site)
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-6 / Rank-90
Award Abbreviation: BNursing
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English, Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Campus: Sippy Downs and flexible delivery through Central Queensland University
CRICOS Code: This program not available to international students

Program Structure

Introductory Courses

LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
NUR101 Introductory Bioscience
NUR142 Holistic Health Assessment
NUR252 Health and Human Behaviour
NURS11145 Indigenous and Cross Cultural Health Care*
NURS11146 Foundations of Professional Nursing*
NURS11147 Foundation Nursing Skills*

Advanced Courses

NUR221 Human Pathophysiology
NUR231 Disease Management and Control
NUR232 Nutrition Across the Lifespan#
NUR242 Family and Community Health
NUR262 Aged Care Nursing
NUR321 Research in Health Care
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
NURS12141 Nursing in a Medical Environment*
NURS12142 Nursing in a Surgical Environment*
NURS12144 Legal Issues in Health Care*
NURS13112 Complex Nursing*
NURS13113 The Psychiatric Consumer*
NURS13114 Contemporary Issues in Nursing*
NURS13116 Transition to Professional Practice*
NURS13115 Professional Practice*

Electives

Choose one elective from:
BMED19012 Clinical Pathology*
HLTH13018 Complementary Health Care*
HLTH11005 Nursing Informatics*
NURS12128 Drugs in Society*

* Central Queensland University course.
# Students will enrol in an alternate course NUTR19001 Nutrition at CQU for 2005 only.

Program Requirements and Notes

  1. A current First Aid certificate from an organisation recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council by the end of semester 1 is required.
  2. Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination is required before commencing clinical practice in Semester 2.
  3. A level of computer literacy is required including word processing and email.
  4. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  5. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
  6. Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.

Enquiries

Dr Leonie Williams
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Central Queensland University
Maroochydore DC Qld 4558
Tel: +61 7 5459 4549; Email: lwilliams@cqu.edu.au