Bachelor
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Fremantle and Broome Campuses
The Bachelor of Nursing (EN Articulation Pathway) at The University of Notre Dame Australia places a strong emphasis on the nurse-patient relationship and is highly practical in its orientation. Designed for Enrolled Nurses who wish to upgrade their qualifications to become Registered Nurses this program will see you undertake a total of 800 hours practical nursing experience over the two years - far more than nursing programs at other universities. As a student you will be placed in appropriate hospital or heath care settings for your workplace experience.
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Mature-age Students:
The minimum entry requirement is qualification as an Enrolled Nurse, current registration with
AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse and meeting RPL to Diploma HLT51607, HLT51612 or HLT54115. As a
prospective student you must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written skills. The Diploma of
Enrolled Nursing must be commenced and completed after Year 12, i.e. post-school leaving age.
The University of Notre Dame Australia recognises the value of life experience as well as academic
achievement. That is why we have designed a special program for Enrolled Nurses who wish to
upgrade their qualifications to become Registered Nurses. If you already hold a Diploma HLT51607,
HLT51612 or HLT54115 you are exempt from taking certain courses in the formal curriculum so you
can complete the Bachelor of Nursing in two years rather than the normal three.
The program, which is divided into four broad study streams, uses problem-solving and an evidence-
based approach to teaching. Theoretical and practical components are integrated. Subjects covered
include anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, ethics, clinical reasoning, health
communications, paediatrics and adolescent health. You will also choose two electives. Options include: Rural and Remote Health, Global Health, Maternal Care, Advanced Mental Health and Advanced Wound Care.
In line with the program's hands-on approach, you will undertake approximately 400 hours of clinical
practice each year. The settings include hospitals, primary health care and community health care
facilities, where you will be mentored by experienced registered nurses and other health care
professionals. Apart from the practical skills you will also acquire a solid academic foundation - ideal
if you wish to pursue further studies or acquire specialist nursing skills.
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.