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James Cook University – Bachelor of Nursing Science – Graduate Entry Program – External

Description:  
A new pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing Science is available to graduates of approved courses.

The graduate entry program is available to candidates with a prior degree in a relevant science or health science area (as determined by the Head of School of Nursing, Midwifery and Nutrition). A new subject, NS1911:03 Foundational Nursing Studies and Practice, will be offered in January/February (Study Period 3) as a two-week laboratory/tutorial block at Townsville campus, followed by two weeks of experience in a medical unit under supervision of an experienced clinician. Students will then enter the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing Science course, commencing in late February.

JCU’s Bachelor of Nursing Science focuses on the theoretical and applied dimensions of human caring. Theoretical modules are linked with practical experience. Clinical experience incorporates supervised clinical practice in a variety of hospital, health agency and community settings throughout northern Queensland, beginning in first year. Graduates develop a wide range of skills to assist individuals and families in their experience of health and wellbeing.

The course also emphasises nursing for rural, remote and Indigenous communities, plus tropical health issues.

QTAC code:
317089 – Flexible delivery

Course code:
100508

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.

# Please note: the clinical component of this course may need to be completed in Townsville.

^ This subject will need to be completed on the Townsville Campus.

Graduate Entry Program – External (Flexible) Course Structure

Career Opportunities

Nursing graduates are in demand and easily find employment throughout Australia and overseas in a variety of nursing positions in: general medicine practice, public and private hospitals, public health services specialising in particular client groups, the defence forces, occupational health units within large companies and non-government relief agencies.
Professional Accreditation

JCU nursing graduates can register with the professional body, the Queensland Nursing Council. They can then work in Australia and in many countries overseas.