Program summary
Program title: Diploma of Nursing Care (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)/Bachelor of Nursing Science
QTAC code: 555808 FT
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 3.5 years full-time (minimum)
Commence: SBIT Semester 1 or 2
Commence: USC Semester 1 intake only
Prerequisites: Minimum age 17 years on or before 31 January 2011
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 (normally 16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units advanced standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
USC program code: SC3BC
CRICOS code: 056696M (TAFE) / 058567D (USC). Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Study a diploma and degree in under four years
- Combine vocational training with university education
- Expand qualifications and career opportunities
In this dual degree you undertake initial study at TAFE Queensland (SBIT campus in Brisbane) and complete the degree at USC.
This diploma focuses on the foundation nursing philosophy of caring and is presented in four broad study areas: dimensions of health care; foundations of nursing; assistance with human needs; and promoting integrated care/nursing. Areas covered include: working with culturally diverse people; workplace health and safety; medications; emergency actions; aged care; mental health; legal and ethical issues; and the Australian health care system. In the final semester you can take electives from a range of health care areas. The bachelor component provides education to qualify for registration as a nurse in Queensland. Refer to the Bachelor of Nursing Science for more information.
Career opportunities
See separate entry for Bachelor of Nursing Science.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland Nursing Council. Registration is a requirement to nurse in Queensland health settings. Graduates may also become members of the Royal College of Nursing Australia.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the SBIT diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Nursing Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Nursing Science courses involve three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six or seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Program structure
Diploma of Nursing Care (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)
SBIT Modules required for the Diploma of Nursing Care are undertaken at the SBIT campus. For information on the specific modules for this program refer to the student information provided by SBIT.
Bachelor of Nursing Science
16 courses (192 units of credit) to be completed at USC:
HLT221 Functional Anatomy
HLT301 Human Pathophysiology
NUR131 Caring Practices: Challenges to Mental Health
NUR202 Research Foundations for Health Practice
NUR211 Caring Practice: Nursing Practicum 3
NUR212 Caring Practice: Nursing Practicum 2
NUR222 Caring Practice: Child, Youth and Family
NUR231 Caring Communities: Professional Studies 2
NUR241 Drug Therapy
NUR272 Caring Practice: Health Alteration
NUR300 Continuing, Rehabilitative and Palliative Care(24 units)
NUR311 Caring Practice: Nursing Internship
NUR331 Caring Practice: Nursing Practicum 4
NUR341 Caring Practice: Acute Health Alteration
Plus selct an elective course by negotiation with the Program Leader
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- A current first aid certificate from an organisation recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council is required by the end of Semester 1.
- Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination is required before commencing clinical practice in Semester 2.
- A level of computer literacy is required including word processing and email.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- You must have sufficient command of the English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients, (s54 Nursing Act 1992)
- The Queensland Nursing Council may require graduates to undertake and pass an examination determined by Council to determine English competence (s57 Nursing Act 1992) before a license to practice is issued.
Enquiries
How to apply
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Tel: +61 7 3244 5000
Email: southbank.tafe@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the www.southbank.edu.au
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au