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Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration)

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH009

The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) is a course designed for registered nurses who hold either a certificate or a diploma in nursing and who wish to upgrade their qualifications.

The learning modalities employed in this program require students, as practising professionals with the guidance and support of the academic staff, to take more responsibility for their own learning. They will be expected to become more independent in seeking information and to develop a stronger research mindset in how they approach their working life and their capacity to improve patient care.

Local students

Local students who hold a qualification at diploma level are required to complete four units of study or 24 credit points to qualify for the award. Students who hold a certificate in nursing are required to complete eight units or 48 credit points to qualify for the award. Students may choose to study either full time or part time.

International students

International students holding either a diploma or certificate are required to complete eight units of study (48 credit points) to qualify for the award. International students studying on-campus are required to study full time.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be registered as a nurse in Australia or another country, and

  1. hold a qualification at the certificate or diploma level in nursing;
  2. have a minimum of 12 months experience and be currently working as a registered nurse;
  3. will need to meet Sydney Nursing School's English language requirements as outlined in the Faculty Resolutions.
Unit of study overview

Units available in Semester One of the course focus on nursing knowledge and practice, examining the historical background and current debates in nursing. Students will also study the advanced clinical abilities required for nursing assessment and explore the issues of clinical and patient education.

Units available in Semester Two focus on international concepts of health care as well as clinical governance and professional leadership. Students also undertake study in the area of research in nursing and its importance to nursing practice, and complete a clinical practice project. All units are worth six credit points and students are required to submit assignments and sit examinations where applicable. There are no clinical requirements for this degree.

Local students holding a diploma qualification must complete the Research in Nursing unit of study and may select three of the remaining seven units of study on offer. Local students holding a certificate qualification and all international students must complete eight units of study as prescribed. Information about study patterns is listed in the following unit of study table.

Unit of study Credit points P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites Session

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH009

Onshore (Full-time)

This study pattern is for local and international (onshore) students studying full-time. Students must complete 48 credit points, as follows:
CLIN3021
Nursing, Knowledge and Practice
6      Semester 1
NURS3001
Advanced Clinical Nursing Assessment
6      Semester 1
NURS3003
Clinical and Patient Education
6      Semester 1
NURS1003
Population Health to Personal Healthcare
6      Semester 1
FCHN3013
Research in Nursing
6      Semester 2
NURS3002
Health Illness & Care: Int'l Perspective
6      Semester 2
NURS3004
Clinical Practice Project
6    P 24 unspecified credit points
Semester 2
NURS3005
Nursing Management & Clinical Governance
6      Semester 2

Onshore (Part-time)

This study pattern is for local (onshore) students studying part-time. Students must complete 48 credit points, as follows:

Year 1, Semester 1

CLIN3021
Nursing, Knowledge and Practice
6      Semester 1
NURS3001
Advanced Clinical Nursing Assessment
6      Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

FCHN3013
Research in Nursing
6      Semester 2
NURS3002
Health Illness & Care: Int'l Perspective
6      Semester 2

Year 2, Semester 1

NURS3003
Clinical and Patient Education
6      Semester 1
NURS1003
Population Health to Personal Healthcare
6      Semester 1

Year 2, Semester 2

NURS3004
Clinical Practice Project
6    P 24 unspecified credit points
Semester 2
NURS3005
Nursing Management & Clinical Governance
6      Semester 2

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH023 Off-shore course: Singapore

This off-shore course is conducted in Singapore by the University of Sydney in conjunction with the Singapore Institute of Management Pty Ltd. Graduates of this course receive their award from the University of Sydney. The course is offered over two years part-time or one year full-time and is taught in the block mode with online support.

The face-to-face component each semester is delivered in a two-week teaching block at the beginning of the semester and some units have additional face-to-face hours mid-semester. There is one intake per year commencing in January/February. Teaching is conducted by academic staff from Sydney Nursing School.

Course structure

The course structure for international off-shore students studying in Singapore is outlined in the following unit of study table.

Units of study

Unit of study Credit points P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites Session

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH023

Singapore Off-Shore (Full-time)

This study pattern is for international (off-shore) students studying in Singapore full-time. Students must complete 48 credit points, as follows:
SNGP3001
Advanced Clinical Nursing Assessment
6      Semester 1
SNGP3003
Clinical and Patient Education
6      Semester 1
SNGP3008
Applied Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
6      Semester 1
SNGP3009
Nursing, Knowledge and Practice
6      Semester 1
SNGP3004
Clinical Practice Project
6    P 24 unspecified credit points
Semester 2
SNGP3005
Nursing Management & Clinical Governance
6      Semester 2
SNGP3007
Inquiry and Research in Nursing
6      Semester 2
SNGP3010
Law and Ethics in Health Care
6      Semester 2

Singapore Off-Shore (Part-time)

This study pattern is for international (off-shore) students studying in Singapore part-time. Students must complete 48 credit points, as follows:

Year 1, Semester 1

SNGP3001
Advanced Clinical Nursing Assessment
6      Semester 1
SNGP3009
Nursing, Knowledge and Practice
6      Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

SNGP3005
Nursing Management & Clinical Governance
6      Semester 2
SNGP3007
Inquiry and Research in Nursing
6      Semester 2

Year 2, Semester 1

SNGP3003
Clinical and Patient Education
6      Semester 1
SNGP3008
Applied Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
6      Semester 1

Year 2, Semester 2

SNGP3004
Clinical Practice Project
6    P 24 unspecified credit points
Semester 2
SNGP3010
Law and Ethics in Health Care
6      Semester 2

Degree resolutions

 

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the University policy on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

GH009

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration)

GH023

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) (Off-shore)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Admission to candidature

(1)
This course does not lead to registration as a nurse in Australia. Applicants who hold qualifications not recognised for registration as a nurse in Australia are permitted to enrol in this course, but will not be eligible for registration in Australia upon completion.
(2)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, according to the following admission criteria.
(3)
Admission to the on-shore program requires:
(a)
satisfaction of the English language proficiency requirements detailed in the faculty resolutions; and
(b)
a qualification at the certificate or diploma level which leads to registration as a nurse in Australia or another country; and
(c)
current employment as a registered nurse in Australia or another country, with a minimum of 12 months experience.
(4)
Admission to the off-shore program in Singapore requires:
(a)
O level English or satisfaction of the English language proficiency requirements detailed in the faculty resolutions; and
(b)
a Diploma in Nursing from Nanyang Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore; or
(c)
an approved Diploma in Nursing from an approved institution; or
(d)
a Certificate in Nursing from the Singapore School of Nursing, or its equivalent; and
(e)
current employment as a registered nurse in Singapore, with a minimum of 12 months experience.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Units of Study table for the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration).
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) degree candidates must complete 144 credit points, including credit granted for certificate or diploma studies at the time of admission. To qualify for the award, candidates must complete the remaining credit points as follows:
(a)
Candidates who hold an admission qualification at the diploma level must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points from the units of study available.
(b)
Candidates who hold an admission qualification at the certificate level must successfully complete 48 credit points from the units of study available.
(c)
Off-shore candidates must successfully complete 48 credit points from the units of study available.

5 Award of the degree

The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) is awarded at the Pass level only.

6 Time limits

A candidate must complete all the requirements for the course within four calendar years of first enrolment, including periods of suspension.

7 Credit for previous study

(1)
Credit granted for certificate level studies may not exceed 96 credit points.
(2)
Credit granted for diploma level studies may not exceed 120 credit points.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.