H3D Bachelor of Nursing as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Nursing
Abbreviation: BN
Course code: H3D
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3318
Introductory comments
This on-campus full-time course is offered at Launceston, but the third year of the course
is available in Launceston, Hobart and the North-West. In special circumstances,
continuing students may be permitted to undertake part-time studies. The course length is
a minimum of 3 years full-time study with a maximum time period of 6 years. Advanced
standing pathways are offered for psychiatric nurses and enrolled nurses to upgrade their
qualifications to a degree and at the same time become eligible for registration as a nurse
(comprehensive). Registered general nurses, diplomates and nurses who have re-entered
practice also have the opportunity to undertake studies through advanced standing
pathways in Launceston and taught according to demand and the availability of resources
in Hobart .
Admission & prerequisites
Pre-Registration: University admission. In addition, TCE subjects should include English,
Science and Humanities.
Post Registration: To be eligible in 2002, applicants are required to:
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hold a current practising certificate with the Nursing Board of Tasmania; and
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have at least 12 months of recent experience in practice following graduation.
Selection for Post-Registration applicants will take into account the educational
background, and professional experience of the applicant. Applicants may also be
required to submit written work.
Course objectives
The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Nursing are:
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to prepare students for a broad spectrum of first level practice roles in community
health nursing, acute care and mental health nursing; or to enable registered nurses
to gain additional knowledge and skills to increase and/or enhance their scope of
practice;
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to foster a commitment to life-long learning, critical reflective thinking and
professional growth;
•
to establish a discipline framework of knowledge in preparation for both
professional life and graduate studies in nursing.
Career outcomes
Graduates may find employment in many diverse healthcare settings including health
centres, hospitals, occupational health and industry, health promotion and education, as
well as rural and community settings.
Professional recognition
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Graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing are recognised in many other countries besides
Australia.
Course structure
The course structure is outlined in the Bachelor of Nursing Schedules A, B, C, D, E, and F.
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Pre-Registration students undertake a full-time 3-year course. Sequence – see
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration): Schedule A.
Lectures and Clinical Learning (Pre-Registration)
Lectures, tutorials, group and laboratory work are held at the Launceston campus in
years one and two. In second year students undertake three weeks of study each
semester in the clinical divisions at either Launceston, Hobart, North-West or rural
and community clinical settings. The third year is also taught at North-West,
Launceston and Hobart. Costs associated with travel, accommodation and uniforms
are met by students. Students are expected to maintain a recommended
immunisation schedule through their general practitioners as soon as they
commence the course.
Post-Registration students are required to undertake an 8 unit (semester equivalent)
pathway. Sequence – see Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration): Schedule B.
Diplomates undertake three units of study part-time. Sequence – see Bachelor of
Nursing (Diplomates): Schedule C.
Psychiatric nurses seeking comprehensive registration undertake three years of
study part time or two years full time. Sequence – see Bachelor of Nursing
(Psychiatric Nurses): Schedule D Part time
Enrolled nurses undertake two years of full-time study. Sequence – see Bachelor of
Nursing (Enrolled Nurses): Schedule E.
Re-entry applicants undertake three years of part-time study or one and a half years
full time. Before applying they must seek advice from the Nursing Board of
Tasmania about their eligibility for the program. Sequence – see Bachelor of Nursing
(Re-entry to Practice): Schedule F.
Academic progress
Progression from year to year depends on satisfactory completion of the relevant units
outlined in the schedules.
Schedule A (Pre-Registration)
Unit title
Year 1
Discipline Studies
in Nursing
Human Bioscience
1&2
Health Care Where
People Live and
Work
Society, Culture
and Health
campus-sem
weight
code
H1&2w~L1&2
12.5%
CNA105
L1&2
25%
CXA181
H1&2~L1&2
37.5%
CNA125
L1&2
25%
HGA135
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Year 2
Scientific
Perspectives in
Nursing
Supportive Care in
Hospital and
Community
Settings
Child and
Adolescent Health
Perspectives on
Ageing
Human Bioscience
3&4
Year 3
Acute Care Nursing
Community
Practice
Professional Issues
in Nursing Practice
L1&2
12.5%
CNA205
L1&2
37.5%
CNA225
L1
12.5%
CNA245
L2w D2
12.5%
CNA246
L1&2
25%
CXA282
H3/1/2~L3/1/2~B 37.5%
3/1/2
H3/1/2~L3/1/2~B 37.5%
3/1/2
w L1&2 H1&2 B1&2 25%
CNA315
CNA316
CNA307
w=web-based
Schedule B (Post-Registration)
Unit title
Year 1
Discipline Studies
in Nursing
Child and
Adolescent Health
Perspectives on
Ageing
Nursing Research
Year 2
Health Care Where
People Live and
Work 1
Health Sociology
Professional Issues
in Nursing Practice
campus-sem
weight
code
H1&2w~L1&2
12.5%
CNA105
L1
12.5%
CNA245
L2w D2
12.5%
CNA246
w H1&2 L1&2 B1&2 12.5%
CNA365
H1~L1
12.5%
CNA126
H1~L1~D1/2
12.5%
HGA239 or
HGA339
CNA307
w L1&2 H1&2 B1&2 25%
w=web-based
Schedule C (Diplomates)
Unit title
Year 1
Discipline Studies
campus-sem
weight
code
H1&2w~L1&2
12.5%
CNA105
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in Nursing
Nursing Research
Professional Issues
in Nursing Practice
w H1&2 L1&2 B1&2 12.5%
w L1&2 H1&2 B1&2 25%
CNA365
CNA307
w=web-based
Schedule D (Psychiatric Nurses) (Part Time)
campus-sem
Unit title
weight
Year 1
Either (HGA138 and HGA139) or (HGA101 and HGA239)
Society, Culture
L1
12.5%
and Health 1
Society, Culture
L2
12.5%
and Health 2
Sociology A
H3/1~L1~B1~D1
12.5%
Health Sociology
H1~L1~D1/2
12.5%
code
HGA138
HGA139
25%
HGA101
HGA239 or
HGA339
CXA284
12.5%
CNA245
12.5%
CNA246
37.5%
CNA316
37.5%
CNA315
25%
CNA307
campus-sem
weight
code
H1&2w~L1&2
12.5%
CNA105
H1&2~L1&2
37.5%
CNA125
L1&2
25%
HGA135
L1&2
25%
CXA284
Human Bioscience L1&2
(Advanced
Standing)
Year 2
Either CNA245 or CNA246
Child and
L1
Adolescent Health
Perspectives on
L2w D2
Ageing
Community
H3/1/2~L3/1/2~B
Practice
3/1/2
Year 3
Acute Care Nursing H3/1/2~L3/1/2~B
3/1/2
Professional Issues w L1&2 H1&2 B1&2
in Nursing Practice
w=web-based
Schedule E (Enrolled Nurses)
Unit title
Year 1
Discipline Studies
in Nursing
Health Care Where
People Live and
Work
Society, Culture
and Health
Human Bioscience
(Advanced
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Standing)
Year 2
Community
H3/1/2~L3/1/2~B 37.5%
Practice
3/1/2
Acute Care Nursing H3/1/2~L3/1/2~B 37.5%
3/1/2
Professional Issues w L1&2 H1&2 B1&2 25%
in Nursing Practice
CNA316
CNA315
CNA307
w=web-based
Schedule F (Re-entry to Practice)
Unit title
Year 1
Health Care Where
People Live and
Work
Discipline Studies
in Nursing
Society, Culture
and Health 1
Perspectives on
Ageing
Year 2
Acute Care Nursing
Child and
Adolescent Health
campus-sem
weight
code
H1&2~L1&2
37.5%
CNA125
H1&2w~L1&2
12.5%
CNA105
L1
12.5%
HGA138
L2w D2
12.5%
CNA246
H3/1/2~L3/1/2~B 37.5%
3/1/2
L1
12.5%
CNA315
CNA245
w=web-based
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Health Science
Campus(es) offered | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time
Course duration | 3 years minimum (6 semesters) | 6 years maximum (12 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | Australian residents:
$5,500 | International students: $11,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 452 | Total students
enrolled this year: 509 | International students last year: 4 | International students this
year: 2
Approximate student-staff contact hours | 22 hrs weekly with extra hours of clinical
practice
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Other information
Some units available on internet
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