Sjuksköterska

Nurses are the largest group of health professionals, both in Australia and internationally, and have an important influence and role in healthcare delivery and policy development. In particular, the role of the nurse is central to enhancing the quality of life for individuals across their lifespan. The Bachelor of Nursing program has been designed to prepare nurses to meet healthcare delivery requirements for the 21st century and respond to Australian and international healthcare trends.

The program has four integrating themes (safety and quality; population health; cultural competency; evidence based practice) that underpin the curriculum and represent core approaches that inform contemporary nursing practice. Using inquiry based learning, students will study a range of theory and practical courses.

The theory courses provide students with an understanding of the bio-psychosocial determinants of health and illness and integrate the concept of client centred care. Students will develop an understanding of client centred care as applied to the role of the Registered Nurse while undertaking courses in the areas of child, adolescent, adult and older adults care. Students will also develop skills in communicaiton, problem solving, decision making and client management.

As well as contemporary theory content, students undertake a range of practical learning experiences. They are involved in simulation-based learning in nursing laboratories on campus as well as placements in metropolitan, rural and potentially international healthcare delivery settings. These activities equip students with the necessary nursing skills for professional practice.