Bachelor of Nursing
V.2.0
14/12/2012
Batchelor Institute Overview
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education is an
Indigenous only training facility, that caters specifically to
the needs of Indigenous learners.
Indigenous people come from across Australia to study at
one of our campus locations in the Northern Territory, either
in Batchelor (100km south of Darwin) or the Desert
Peoples Centre, located in Alice Springs.
Batchelor Institute Overview
Two principles underpin all aspects of the Institute.
1 Cultural interaction and cross-cultural learning that
follows a ‘Both-ways’ philosophy which enables
exploration of Indigenous Australian traditions of
knowledge and Western academic disciplinary positions
and cultural contexts.
2 Through its work and its courses, Batchelor Institute
affirms the aspiration to self-determination and
employment held by Indigenous Australians.
ACIKE Overview
The Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and
Education (ACIKE) is a joint initiative between Charles
Darwin University (CDU) and the Batchelor Institute of
Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE).
The aim is to provide a shared facility for the delivery of a
specific range of Higher Education and Post Graduate
study options which address the needs of Indigenous
Australia.
ACIKE Overview
Through the ACIKE partnership BIITE will now be able to
offer a more comprehensive range of Higher Education
study options, including dedicated courses specifically
designed to support Indigenous students.
When you enrol in an ACIKE course you will have student
privileges at both BIITE and CDU including computer
access, student email, learning spaces, Academic Support
Advisors, disability support (if needed) and tutorial support.
Bachelor of Nursing
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Nursing
The Bachelor of Nursing course has a particular focus on
the perspectives and needs of Indigenous people and the
tropical and desert environments of the Northern Territory
including remote communities, within an evidence-based,
multidisciplinary, teaching and learning framework.
The Bachelor of Nursing
The underpinning principles of comprehensive primary
health care, namely: cultural safety in practice, in particular
to addressing the needs of Indigenous and multi-cultural
Australians; recognising the value of using a population
health approach for the prevention, early detection and
management of chronic diseases; providing appropriate
evidence-based care; and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams is embedded throughout the Bachelor of
Nursing program in both content and assessment.
Course Delivery
The course has a range of flexible multi modal delivery
options including:
•Workshops – student will have the opportunity to attend
workshops based at the Batchelor Institute campus,
Batchelor (100km south of Darwin).
•All students must attend and pass a one-week clinical
teaching block for every year of full-time equivalent study.
•Students must also complete clinical placement units.
Course Delivery
• Learnline – students will use this computer program to
access information about the units that they are enrolled
in. This information will include unit information, topic
lecture notes, assessment details, discussion boards,
readings and staff contact numbers.
As Learnline is used with all units in the course it is
important that students own or have access to a
computer and the internet
Course Delivery
• External – Students who are working or may have other
commitments may choose to study externally. This
means that they do not have to come to workshops but
can do their study using the learnline system.
Regular contact with Bachelor of Nursing staff will enable
them to discuss their progress and any issues they may
have in regards to their study.
Course Structure
The course consists of 24 units. Two common units provide
students with the foundation knowledge and skills
necessary to complete the course successfully, prepare
them for lifelong learning and promote the concept of
cultural safety in practice, in particular to addressing the
needs of Indigenous and multicultural Australians.
Course Structure
This course will have a particular focus on the perspectives
and needs of Indigenous people and the tropical and desert
environments of the Northern Territory including remote
communities, within an evidence-based, multidisciplinary,
teaching and learning framework. Specifically, this course
will focus on Territory and regional issues, including
Indigenous health, remote health practice, and innovative
approaches to primary health care.
Course Structure
1st YEAR
• Academic Literacies
• Anatomy and Physiology 1
• Intro to Professional Nursing
• Fundamentals of Primary Health Care
• Northern Perspectives
• Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Psychosocial Nursing
• Fundamental Nursing Practice
Course Structure
2nd YEAR
• Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 1
• Mental Health Nursing
• Health Sociology
• Nursing Practice 1
• Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 2
• Research and Evidence-based Health
• Lifespan Development
• Nursing Practice 2
Course Structure
3rd YEAR
• Professional Nursing 1
• Public Health Challenges in Chronic and Complex
Nursing
• Special Elective 1
• Clinical Nursing Practice 1
• Professional Nursing 2
• Special Elective 2
• Clinical Nursing Practice 2
• Nursing in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Settings
Course Structure
ELECTIVES
The two electives may be chosen from
• Perioperative Nursing
• Emergency Nursing
• Renal Nursing
• Mental Health and Paediatric Care
• Community Mental Health
• Mental Health Issues across the Lifespan
Career Opportunities
On the completion of this Bachelor degree, graduates will
be well prepared for professional employment in Nursing in
hospitals and health centres in both urban and remote
communities.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for
registration with the Australian Health Practitioners
Regulation Agency.
Career Pathways
Many of these positions are available in both Government
and Non-Government Agencies and can be based in urban,
rural and some remote communities.
Completion of the degree will also offer the student the
opportunity to enrol in post graduate education programs
such as Post graduate certificates, Diplomas and Masters
degrees that will further enhance their employment
opportunities and careers.
Travel
• All travel costs, including flights and transfers are met by
Batchelor Institute.
• All travel arrangements are made by our student travel
department.
• Students are notified of their travel arrangements a week
before the workshop by the staff in the travel
department.
• On arrival at the airport residential staff will be there to
meet you and transport you to your accommodation.
Accommodation
• You will be accommodated in a single room or twin share
room at the Residential Campus.
• The campus has a library and computer access for
students who wish to study after class and in the evening
or at the weekend.
Meals
• Breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinners are provided
on the campus.
• Batchelor Campus students can access the Batchelor
township shops, only minutes away.
• All meal costs are included with your workshop if you are
a residential student.
Student Financial Support
• As a full time or part time student you should be eligible
for financial assistance through the Federal Government
• Full time students studying 3 units or more per semester
should be entitled to full ABSTUDY support
• Full time students may also be eligible for other
assistance including scholarships
Student Scholarships
You may also be eligible for a scholarship to help you
study. There are Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships
that may assist you:
• Commonwealth Education Cost Scholarship (CECS)
• Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship
• Indigenous Access Scholarship (IAS)
• See CDU webpage for more information
www.cdu.edu.au or speak to one of our Academic
Advisors
How to Apply
• The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre
(SATAC) receives and processes applications for
admission for the Australian Centre for Indigenous
Knowledges and Education (ACIKE).
• To apply for a course through SATAC you will need to
submit your application online through their website
www.satac.edu.au.
• See the SATAC brochure on our website
Alternative Entry
Most people know that the usual way of gaining entry to a
university course is to study a Year 12 program, however
there are other ways of getting into the course including:
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test
• Complete a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or Diploma course
• Undertake a University bridging course
• Alternative Indigenous Entry Pathway
Alternative Indigenous Entry Pathway
If you are thinking of higher education but don’t know if you meet the
university’s entry requirements then the IAEP might be your answer.
The program provides Indigenous people with the opportunity to
participate in an assessment program that offers a study pathway to
achieve success in your chosen field at ACIKE.
If you are to be considered as an applicant, you would need to travel to
either Darwin or Alice Springs in the Northern Territory to attend a two
day assessment. Centrelink can assist you with travel costs and
accommodation.
Further information Contact us or look at this website:
http://www.cdu.edu.au/community/indigenous_alternative_entry.html
Preparation for Tertiary Success
BIITE through ACIKE offers a FREE PTS program,
especially designed for Indigenous Australians. If you have
not studied in a while or you did not complete year 12 or do
not think you achieved a high enough score and are unsure
about whether you can succeed in a Higher Education
program, our PTS program helps you to develop the skills,
knowledge and confidence you need to be successful at
university.
Further information: http://www.cdu.edu.au/cdu-acike/pts/
Contact Us
Bachelor of Nursing team
Ann Bolton Direct: (08) 8946 3806
email: ann.bolton@batchelor.edu.au
Connie Morfe Direct: (08) 8939 7303
email: maria.concepcionmorfe@batchelor.edu.au
Faculty of Health Business and Science
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
FREECALL: 1800 677 095
Contact Us
Academic Support Advisors
Sarah Anthony
Academic Advisor - Darwin
Faculty of Health Business and Science
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
FREECALL 1800 677 095
Direct: (08) 89 39 7233
email: sarah.anthony@batchelor.edu.au
Contact Us
Academic Support Advisors
Michael Keating
Academic Advisor – Alice Springs
Faculty of Education, arts and Social Sciences
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
FREECALL 1800 677 095
Direct: (08) 89 51 8350
email: michael.keating@batchelor.edu.au
Thank you for your time and good
luck with your future studies