Bachelor of Health (Nursing)

• Program Overview
• Career Outcomes
• Professional Membership
• Program Structure
• Program Requirements and Notes

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Health (Nursing) degree is offered by Central Queensland University in partnership with University of the Sunshine Coast. One-third of the program is taught by the University of the Sunshine Coast, with the other two-thirds taught via flexible delivery through Central Queensland University.

Students complete all of their education on the Sunshine Coast, whether it be on campus, in their own homes, or doing practical work in clinical placements. These placements are undertaken as part of the program with hospitals and health facilities in the Sunshine Coast region, including Gympie. There are also opportunities for interstate and international placements.

Students who attain an above average academic standing are eligible to enter the Bachelor of Health Nursing (Honours) program at Central Queensland University.

Graduates of TAFE's enrolled nursing course are eligible for the equivalent of up to one year's advanced standing into the nursing degree.

Career Outcomes

Nurses may choose employment in health-care settings ranging from:

• community
• hospitals
• Indigenous health environments
• industrial sites
• remote and rural area health clinics
• the armed forces

Professional Membership

Graduates may become a Registered Nurse with the Queensland Nursing Council.

Program Structure

Introductory Courses

Code	Title
8 required courses:
COR109	Communication and Thought**
HLTH11026	Health Across the Lifespan*
NUR101	Introductory Bioscience**
NUR102	Human Functioning 1**
NURS11085	Health and the Community*
NURS11088	Introduction to Health Studies*
SCI109	Environment and Health**
SCS110	Society, Culture and Social Change**

Advanced Courses

Code	Title
15 required courses:
BIOH12008	Human Functioning III*
HLTH13027	Health Care Across Cultures*
NUR12097	Ethical and Legal Issues*
NUR202	Human Functioning II**
NURS12086	Principles of Pharmacology*
NURS12092	Nursing I*
NURS12093	Nursing Practice I*
NURS12098	Nursing II*
NURS12099	Nursing Practice II*
NURS13089	Preparation for Professional Practice*
NURS13104	Nursing III*
NURS13106	Nursing Practice III*
NURS13107	Nursing IV*
NURS13108	Nursing Practice IV*
SCI110	Research, Design and Data Analysis**

Elective Course

Choose 1 course from any Faculty at the University of the Sunshine Coast (Science, Arts and Social Sciences, or Business)

Program Requirements and Notes

1. A current First Aid course certificate from an organisation recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council by the end of year 1 is required.

2. Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination is required before commencing clinical practice in Year 2.

3. A level of computer literacy is required including word processing and email.

4. Refer to the Academic Rules.

5. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

* Central Queensland University course.

** University of the Sunshine Coast course.

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