Pre-registration Nursing Degree in NSW

University: University of Newcastle
Location: Callaghan
Faculty and School Location: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health.
  

Bachelor in Nursing -

The University of Newcastle has provided lots of practical experience. I enjoy the clinical placement as it allows you to develop interpersonal and hands-on nursing skills. It also provides exposure to various aspects and disciplines of nursing, and with each placement my confidence increases as I am able to relate the theory I learn in the classroom to professional practice.

I chose nursing as a career as I liked its diversity and the flexibility it offers to steer my career into different areas. I have always enjoyed learning about the human body so the science aspect of nursing was appealing. I knew it would be a very rewarding career and would be perfectly suited to my personality – I love working and communicating with people. Ultimately, it was the fantastic opportunities to combine travel and work that appealed to me.

All courses include the following two components, resources provided by the Course Coordinator and interactive learning.
The mode of delivery for each of these components will vary according to the site of offer of courses.
Courses offered will be taught face to face, using the on line and CD Based multi media resources to augment teaching. The selection of course components to be taught face to face will be based on sound pedagogical principles (eg communication; counselling skills).

Over the course of the Bachelor of Nursing program, you will complete 800 hours in a range of diverse clinical contexts including, but not limited to, primary health care services, community centres, residential aged care contexts, mental health services and acute care hospitals throughout the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) sites.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All international students admitted to the BN are required to have English language skills at International English Testing Service (IELTS) (Academic) overall band 7, with a minimum score of 6 in each band.


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Tuition Fee

Program Outline  

Credit Transfer

FIRST YEAR: 2012

A: First Semester

NURS1101 - Foundation of Professional Practices 1A (20 units)


Assessment 1: Attend all the Tutorial Preparation - 10%
Assessment 2: Critical Thinking and Writing - 1,500 wc (Red Tree,  Think like a nurse & Communication) - 30%
Assessment 3: Essay: WIT - 1,500 wc - 30%
Assessment 4: Professional Portfolio - 1,500 wc - 30%

• Fundamentals Of Nursing 3 Vol Set (Aus) + MyNursingKit with eText Kozier & Erb et al Price: $165.67

NURS1102 - Primary Health Care in Australia (10 units)

Assessment 1: Online Tutorial Preparation Quiz - 50Q - 20%
Assessment 2: Sociology Short Answer - 1,500 wc - 40%
Assessment 3: Field Study Oral and Written Report - 1,500wc - 40%
Confidentiality Undertaking Module, Field Study Approval & Evidence of Field study Experience.

• Promoting health: The Primary Health Care ApproachTalbot, Price: $88.30

HUBS1406 - Human Bio Science for Nursing and Midwifery (10 units)

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• Ross and Wilson: Anatomy and Physiology. Price: $84.49
  

B: Second Semester

NURS1201 - Foundation of Professional Practice 1B (20 units)

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• Fundamentals Of Nursing 3 Vol Set (Aus) + MyNursingKit with eText Kozier & Erb et al Price: $165.67 

NURS1202 - Clinical Practice 1B (10 units)

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•  The Clinical Placement: An Essential Guide for Nursing Students Tracey Levett-Jones. Price: $39.01

HUBS1416 - Advance Human Bio-science (10 units)

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• Visual Anatomy and Physiological with Mastering A & P, Price: 157.71

 SECOND YEAR: 2013

A: First Semester

NURS2101 - Foundation of Professional Practices 2A (20 units)

Teaching Method: Clilnical Placement, Online Discussion Group, Clinical Laboratory & Simulation, Lecture and Self Directed Learning.
Mode of Delivery: Distance learning: IT based, Flexible delivery/Student Centered Learning, Internal Mode. 
Contact Hours: 240 hrs/semester
                     Lecture - 24 hrs/term (online & face2face)
                     Laboratory - 30 hrs/term
                     Tutorial - 6 hrs/wk for 6 wks
                     Clinical Placement - 40 hrs/week for 4 weeks (2 weeks MS & 2 weeks MH)
                     Online Discussion - 2 hrs/week for 4 weeks
                     Self-directed learning - 20 hrs/wk for 6 wks
In order to passed this subject 

• Submit all assessment items: 
• Gain total marks of 50% or higher for the course
• Achieve mastery of core skill in assessment item description & submitted in hard copy.

               Assessment 1: Online Clinical Reasoning Scenarios & Related Reflections - 1800-2000 wc - 20%
               Assessment 2: Discharge Education Plan - 1800 - 2000 wc - 20%
               Assessment 3: Participation - 10%
               Assessment 4: Intravenous Medication Calculation Quiz -
               Assessment 5: FINAL EXAMINATION - gain a mark of 50% or higher in final exam

TUTORIAL 1: 
Fluid and Electrolytes: 
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http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=NUR1203
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=NUR7808
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=NUR4004 


Book:
Medical-Surgical Nursing Critical Thinking in Client Care- Australian Edition Value Pack (Vols 1, 2 & 3) + mynursingkit $165.86

Clinical Reasoning: Learning to Think Like a Nurse $67.12

 
Clinical Dosage Calculations: For Australian and New Zealand $49.25

The Clinical Placement: An Essential Guide for Nursing Students Tracey Levett-Jones Price: $39.01  

NURS2102 - Clinical Practice 2A (10 units)

Teaching Method: Clilnical Placement, Online Discussion Group, Clinical Laboratory & Simulation, Lecture and Self Directed Learning.
Mode of Delivery: Distance learning: IT based, Flexible delivery/Student Centered Learning, Internal Mode. 
Contact Hours:
                     Lecture - 2 hrs/term
                     Laboratory - 30 hrs/term
                     Clinical Placement - 40 hrs/week for 4 weeks (2 weeks MS & 2 weeks MH)
                     Online Discussion - 2 hrs/week for 4 weeks
                      Self-directed learning

In order to passed this subject 

• Submit all assessment items:
• Achieve mastery of core skill in assessment item description & submitted in hard copy.

                Assessment 1: Online Discussion Blog - 1,000 wc - 30%  (24-Jun)
                Assessment 2: Clinical Portfolio: Part A - 1,250 wc - 35% (1-July)
                Assessment 3: Clinical Portfolio: Part B - 1,250 wc 35% (1-July)
                Assessment 4: Clinical Performance - N/A

• Gain an aggregate of 50% or higher for assessment items.
• Complete Clinical Lab Prep, Lab hours (30 hrs), & demonstrate satisfactory performance
• Complete Total Number of Clinical Placement (160 hrs) and provide evidence of attendance & satisfactory performance

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NURS2103 - Mental Health Professional Practice (10 units)

Assessment 1: Mindfulness in Practice - 2,000 wc - 30%
Assessment 2: Online Blogs - 500-750 - 15%
Assessment 3: Tutorial Preparation & Participation - 5%
Assessment 4: FINAL EXAMINATION - 50%

B: Second Semester

NURS2201 - Foundation of Professional Practice 2B (20 units)

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NURS2202 - Clinical Practice 2B (10 units)

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NURS2203 - Health & Illness in the Older Person (10 units)

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 THIRD YEAR: 2014

 

A: First Semester

NURS3101 - Foundations of Professional Practice 3A (20 units)

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NURS3102 - Clinical Practice 3A (10 units)

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NURS3103 - Elective Course 

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B: Second Semester

 

NURS3201 - Transition to Professional Practice (20 units)

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NURS3106 - Leading, Teaching, Mentoring & Clinical Supervision for Health Professionals (10 units)

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NURS3108 - Directive Course

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NEW GRADUATE PROGRAMS: 2015