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Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) GH022

Course overview

The Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) is a three-year pre-registration program for students without previous tertiary qualifications. It is designed to introduce students to the profession of nursing through an integration of both clinical practice and theory.

The units of study and the order in which students will take them are predetermined and is described in detail below. Students who have previously studied units at the undergraduate level that are similar in nature to those offered in the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) are welcome to apply for credit. You should contact the relevant academic adviser for further information.

Workload

The Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) consists of 144 credit points and 24 units of study (each worth six credit points), with eight units of study offered in each academic year.

In terms of workload, most six credit point units of study consist of attendance at lectures, tutorials and/or laboratory sessions on a regular basis.

There are also pre-reading and assessment items equating to approximately 10 hours per week. The course is offered only in the on-campus mode.

English language requirements

Students are strongly advised that all units of study are presented on the assumption that they possess a high level of competency in English (currently an IELTS overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each band, or equivalent score in another recognised test). This is particularly the case in respect of clinical education units of study where students require language skills that will not be challenged in a critical situation.

Nurses require a high level of verbal and written English language skills, particularly technical language, for safe practice. Good English language skills are also necessary to fulfil the University's generic skills and the competency requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Applicants are strongly advised to make enquiries with the board regarding English language requirements for registration as these may differ from the English language requirements needed for admission into this program.

If you are facing difficulties with English language, either in the classroom or in the clinical environment, academic staff will recommend that you attend University support programs. You will be expected to use this assistance, so that you can perform well and communicate effectively with peers, teachers and patients or clients.

Full-time study patterns for the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)

Unit of study tables Year 1

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) GH022 (Full-time)

Year 1, Semester 1

NURS1001
Health and Human Biology
6      Semester 1
NURS1002
Health Assessment
6      Semester 1
NURS1003
Population Health to Personal Healthcare
6      Semester 1
NURS1004
Nursing Knowledge, Practice and Policy
6      Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

NURS1005
Interruptions to Normal Physiology
6    P NURS1001
Semester 2
NURS1006
Understanding Experiences of Illness
6    P NURS1002
Semester 2
NURS1007
Health Research
6      Semester 2
NURS1008
Acute Care Nursing Practice
6    P NURS1002
Semester 2

Unit of study tables Years 2–3

Unit Code Unit name Credit Points Session Prerequisites Corequisites
Year 2, Semester 1
TBC TBC Introduction to Pharmacology  6 1

Health & Human Biology
Interruptions to Normal Physiology

 
TBC TBC Child & Adolescent Health & Care  6  1 Acute Care Nursing Practice  
TBC TBC Contexts of Health & Disease  6  1 Nil  
TBC TBC Understanding Mental Health & Illness  6  1 Nil  
Year 2, Semester 2  
TBC TBC Pharmacology, People & Practice  6 2 Introduction to Pharmacology  
TBC TBC Ageing, Health & Care  6 2 Acute Care Nursing Practice  
TBC TBC Health and Indigenous Populations  6 2 Population Health to Personal Healthcare  
TBC TBC Clinical Practice in Mental Health  6 2 Understanding Mental Health & Illness Pharmacology, People & Practice
Year 3, Semester 1  
TBC TBC Nursing the Critically Ill Person  6  1  Acute Care Nursing Practice  
TBC TBC Life-Limiting Conditions and Palliation  6 1    
TBC TBC Leadership in Health Professional Practice  6 1    
TBC TBC Managing Chronic Conditions  6 1 Ageing Healthcare  
Year 3, Semester 2
TBC TBC First Line Intervention 6 2 Nursing the Critically Ill Person  
TBC TBC Community Health Nursing 6 2 Managing Chronic Conditions  
TBC TBC Politics, Policy & Health 6 2    
TBC TBC Professional Practice Experience 6 2 Nursing the Critically Ill Person
Managing Chronic Conditions
Clinical Practice in Mental Health
 

 

Part-time study patterns for the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)

Unit of study tables Years 1–2

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) GH022 (Part-time)

Year 1, Semester 1

NURS1001
Health and Human Biology
6      Semester 1
NURS1003
Population Health to Personal Healthcare
6      Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

NURS1007
Health Research
6      Semester 2
NURS1005
Interruptions to Normal Physiology
6    P NURS1001
Semester 2

Year 2, Semester 1

NURS1002
Health Assessment
6      Semester 1
NURS1004
Nursing Knowledge, Practice and Policy
6      Semester 1

Year 2, Semester 2

NURS1006
Understanding Experiences of Illness
6    P NURS1002
Semester 2
NURS1008
Acute Care Nursing Practice
6    P NURS1002
Semester 2

Unit of study tables Years 3–6

Unit Code Unit name Credit Points Session Prerequisites Corequisites
Year 3, Semester 1
TBC TBC Introduction to Pharmacology  6 1

Health & Human Biology
Interruptions to Normal Physiology

 
TBC TBC Contexts of Health & Disease  6  1 Nil  
Year 3, Semester 2  
TBC TBC Pharmacology, People & Practice  6 2 Introduction to Pharmacology  
TBC TBC Health and Indigenous Populations  6 2 Population Health to Personal Healthcare  
Year 4, Semester 1  
TBC TBC Child & Adolescent Health & Care  6  1 Acute Care Nursing Practice  
TBC TBC Understanding Mental Health & Illness  6 1 Nil  
Year 4, Semester 2
TBC TBC Ageing, Health & Care  6 2 Acute Care Nursing Practice  
TBC TBC Clinical Practice in Mental Health  6 2 Understanding Mental Health & Illness Pharmacology, People & Practice
Year 5, Semester 1
TBC TBC Nursing the Critically Ill Person 6 1 Acute Care Nursing Practice  
TBC TBC Leadership in Health Professional Practice 6 1    
Year 5, Semester 2
TBC TBC First Line Intervention 6 2 Nursing the Critically Ill Person  
TBC TBC Politics, Policy & Health 6 2    
Year 6, Semester 1
TBC TBC Life-Limiting Conditions and Palliation 6 1    
TBC TBC Managing Chronic Conditions 6 1 Ageing Healthcare  
Year 6, Semester 2
TBC TBC Community Health Nursing 6 2 Managing Chronic Conditions  
TBC TBC Professional Practice Experience 6 2 Nursing the Critically Ill Person
Managing Chronic Conditions
Clinical Practice in Mental Health
 

 

Course rules

 

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

GH022

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Admission to candidature

(1)
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney is competitive on the bases of completion of secondary study via the NSW Higher School Certificate, leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) or equivalent (and subject to special provisions as set out in the Coursework Rule), or on the basis of Mature Age Admission as set out in the Admissions chapter of the Coursework Rule.
(2)
English language requirements for this course are detailed in the faculty resolutions.
(3)
This course requires applicants to have the ability to undertake clinical placements. The faculty's Clinical Policy contains further details of the requirements.
(4)
In addition, this course is not available to applicants who are registered to practice as a nurse in Australia or in New Zealand.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Units of Study table for the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies).
(a)
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) degree candidates must complete a minimum of 144 credit points, including all of the units of study set out in the table and any prescribed clinical experience.
(b)
Candidates are required to attend clinical simulation and fieldwork as required. Where appropriate, the faculty may require individual candidates to undertake further or remedial theoretical, clinical or practical study in addition to the above requirements. Clinical requirements are stipulated in the Faculty's Clinical Policy.

5 Requirements for the Honours degree

Admission, requirements and award of Honours are according to the Resolutions of the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours).

6 Award of the degree

The Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) is awarded in one grade: Pass.

7 Time limits

A candidate for the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) must complete all of the course requirements within 10 calendar years.

8 Credit for previous study

(1)
Credit awarded for previous study at the University of Sydney or at another institution will not exceed 24 credit points.
(2)
Credit for nursing units of study will not be granted for recognised previous study older than five years at the time of first enrolment.
(3)
Students who are admitted to candidature on the basis of previous study may, at the discretion of the dean, be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of credit towards the award.