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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses

  • Bachelor

This course enhances registered nurses' professional knowledge through research, evidence-informed practice, and nursing sciences. It focuses on developing competencies for interprofessional teamwork and prepares for postgraduate study and specialization.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
2 - 2 semesters part-time
Course Code
B-NURSCON
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Overview

This course is designed to build on your professional knowledge and experience as a registered nurses; through the study of research, evidence-informed practice and the biological and behavioural sciences underlying nursing. Emphasis is placed upon the maintenance and development of professional nursing competencies and enhancing capabilities as members of an interprofessional team in a changing health care system.

The course will establish a basis for future postgraduate study, specialisation and research. Utilisation of the problem solving approach is promoted, with particular focus on the identification and assessment of health problems and nursing needs of individuals and their families.

What you will learn

  • demonstrate accountable, safe, effective and innovative nursing care incorporating research evidence into nursing practice
  • use reflective, evidence based and problem solving approaches to the provision of nursing care
  • access and critically evaluate and utilise health care information
  • communicate effectively with individuals, families and communities within diverse health contexts
  • use technologies that assist the nurse to provide quality patient care within a changing health care environment
  • be an independent, self-directed learner who constructively reflects upon the health, social and educational experiences of self and others
  • incorporate regional, national, and global trends and innovations in health care into nursing practice
  • incorporate social, economic and cultural differences in the provision of culturally appropriate and sensitive nursing care in a variety of settings
  • demonstrate ethical practice in accordance with legislation, nursing practice standards and professional codes of conduct

Career pathways

Careers

  • Registered nurse.

Industries

  • Community health agencies
  • Private hospitals
  • Public hospitals.

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Mauritius
  • Curtin Singapore

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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