| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
RMIT University's Bachelor of Nursing program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles necessary for a successful career as a registered nurse. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, clinical simulations, and practical placements, graduates develop a comprehensive understanding of nursing practice and are prepared to provide high-quality healthcare in various healthcare settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Nursing program at RMIT University prepares graduates for a career as a registered nurse. The program combines theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, simulation, and practical experience to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality healthcare.
Objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of nursing theory and practice.
- Acquire clinical skills and knowledge through simulations and practical placements.
- Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Promote ethical and professional conduct in nursing practice.
- Prepare graduates for a successful career as a registered nurse.
Program Structure:
Year 1:
- Bioscience
- Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
- Essentials of Health Care in Australia
- Clinical Practice
Year 2:
- Caring for People in Acute Care Settings (Medical, Surgical, Mental Health Nursing)
- Advanced Speciality Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing
- Dual Diagnosis, Co-Morbidity, and Society
Year 3:
- Professional Development Seminar
- Elective in an area of interest
- Clinical Practice
Assessment Methods:
Assessment methods vary across subjects and may include:
- Written assignments
- Online discussions
- Examinations
- Clinical skill assessments
Learning and Teaching:
The program combines face-to-face instruction, laboratory learning experiences, simulation activities, tutorials, and supervised work-integrated learning experiences.
Career Prospects:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing program have excellent employment prospects in a diverse range of healthcare settings, including:
- Public and private hospitals
- Community and public health
- Acute care nursing
- Mental health nursing
- Aged-care nursing
- Specialty support services
- Industry and school health nursing
