Nursing courses

About Bachelor Of Nursing (bnrsg) in Charles Darwin University

The Bachelor of Nursing is a professionally accredited degree that meets the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) qualification criterion for registration as a Division 1 nurse in Australia. Graduates are prepared to be safe, collaborative, articulate and ethical registered nurses that are responsive to local, national and regional health care needs and aware of emerging global health care trends.

The course is offered in external and internal mode. Internal mode is only available at Casuarina Campus. Regardless of mode of enrolment, all students will be required to complete a full time on-campus simulation block at an approved CDU venue in each year of the course as preparation for clinical placement. Simulation blocks are offered at Casuarina, Alice Springs and Sydney campuses. CDU allocates places in simulation blocks and cannot guarantee a place at a specific venue. All costs associated with attendance at simulation blocks are a student responsibility.

Students complete supervised clinical placements (880 hours in total) across the three years of the course in a variety of health care settings, including opportunities to participate in international study tours and exchanges that are in addition to the required 880 hours and at student's own cost. All students, regardless of study mode or pattern are required to complete clinical placement on a full time, rotating shift basis across a seven-day week, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays. CDU arranges all placements and cannot guarantee that placements will be arranged in the semester of enrolment or near a student's residential location. All costs associated with placement attendance are the student's responsibility. Non-acceptance of placement or placement arranged outside of semester of enrolment may impact on the ability of students to complete the Bachelor of Nursing within 3 years.

There are inherent requirements for nursing. Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve course learning outcomes and to be able to safely practice as a nurse. Nursing requires a degree of physical strength and mobility, endurance, communication and cognitive abilities for safe practice. Prospective and current students are encouraged to consider if they may experience challenges in meeting the inherent requirements for nursing and to contact the Bachelor of Nursing Course Coordinator to discuss any concerns they may have before enrolling in the course.

Reporting obligations: Under the national Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, CDU is required to register nursing students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and to notify AHPRA if a student has or develops a health impairment that may place the public at substantial risk of harm.

Course Structure

The course consists of 24 units. Two (2) common units provide students with the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete the course, prepare them for lifelong learning and promote the concept of cultural safety in practice, in particular to addressing the needs of Indigenous and multi-cultural Australians.

Twenty-one (21) compulsory core units provide students with essential knowledge that underpins a population health and person-centred approach to nursing practice when caring for people with acute and chronic health problems. The specialist elective unit provides greater depth of knowledge and allows students to study a generalized or specialty subjects in which they have a specific interest.

Career Opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in public and private hospitals and medical clinics in areas such as mental health, community health, acute and chronic care.

The minimum academic entry requirements for admissions to undergraduate degree is the completion of a qualification deemed equivalent to Australian Year 12 by the University's qualification assessment references. Applicants may also be required to satisfy specific course requirements such as a minimum overall grade score or prerequisite knowledge.

IELTS Academic Module - A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5; Australian Technology and Management College (ATMC) - Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Students will be required to sit an exit test on completion and achieve a score equivalent to IELTS overall 6.0; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - A minimum overall score of 176 with no skill below 176; Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency - A minimum overall grade of B2; Navitas Academic English - A minimum overall score pass of 65% in Academic English in Academic English 3;

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module - minimum overall score of 58 with no score less than 58 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing;

TOEFL Internet based Test (iBT) - minimum overall score of 80 with no score less than 22 in Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening.

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Charles Darwin University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The tuition fees and other expenses at Charles Darwin University (CDU) can vary depending on the program and level of study. Here are some general estimates of the average tuition fees and other expenses for international students:

1. Tuition fees: The annual tuition fees for international students can range from AUD 24,000 to AUD 39,000 depending on the program and level of study. Some programs, such as medicine, may have higher tuition fees.

2. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): International students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. The cost of OSHC can range from AUD 500 to AUD 2,000 per year depending on the level of cover.

3. Accommodation: The cost of accommodation can vary depending on the type and location of the accommodation. On-campus accommodation can range from AUD 230 to AUD 350 per week, while off-campus accommodation can range from AUD 150 to AUD 500 per week.

4. Living expenses: The cost of living in Darwin can vary depending on the lifestyle and spending habits of the student. A rough estimate of living expenses, including food, transportation, and other expenses, is around AUD 18,000 to AUD 20,000 per year.

It is important to note that these are only estimates and the actual expenses may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the student. Make sure to check CDU's website for the specific tuition fees and other expenses for your chosen program.

For reference, the cost breakdown is shown below:

• For college students in Darwin and Sydney, the cost of living may be different. Below is an estimate for both places as a guide:

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