科廷科技大学

his course provides a wide-ranging program of simulated practice and fieldwork, advanced clinical skill development, biological, behavioural and nursing sciences, and the opportunity for an international study experience.

Your studies will focus on developing the skills and knowledge you’ll need to meet the demands of our changing healthcare system.

You will be encouraged to be an active, contributing member of an interprofessional healthcare team, which will give you the opportunity to study with different nursing and medical specialists in a range of fields.

You will gain strong, practical skills by completing a minimum of 800 hours of clinical placements in hospitals, private practice and rural health settings.

Professional recognition

Graduates can apply for registration to become a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Career information

Careers

Registered nurse.

Industries

Community health agencies
Private hospitals
Public hospitals.

What you'll learn

• Demonstrate accountable, safe, effective and innovative nursing care incorporating research evidence into nursing practice
• Use reflective, evidence based and problem solving approaches to the provision of nursing care
• Access and critically evaluate and utilise health care information
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families and communities within diverse health contexts
• Use technologies that assist the nurse to provide quality patient care within a changing health care environment
• Be an independent, self-directed learner who constructively reflects upon the health, social and educational experiences of self and others
• Incorporate regional, national, and global trends and innovations in health care into nursing practice
• Incorporate social, economic and cultural differences in the provision of culturally appropriate and sensitive nursing care in a variety of settings
• Demonstrate ethical practice in accordance with legislation, nursing practice standards and professional codes of conduct.