Bachelor of Nursing, University of South Australia (UniSA). 2018 information for International students

Campus
Offshore

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
OBNUC

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.5]
IELTS writing [6.5]
IELTS speaking [6.5]
IELTS listening [6.5]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

Entry requirements

This is an employer reserved program for Registered Nurses employed by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health.

Applicants are required to:
- be registered with the relevant Nurses Registration Authority in own country or place of residence;
- have successfully completed a Diploma of Nursing or equivalent;
- be currently employed by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health; and
- have a scholarship from the Cook Islands Ministry of Health to undertake the program.
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a second language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.5]
- IELTS writing [6.5]
- IELTS speaking [6.5]
- IELTS listening [6.5]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

The program is designed to provide a pathway for Registered Nurses employed by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health who have completed a Diploma of Nursing or equivalent, to upgrade their qualification to a bachelor's degree.

Content & Structure

The program, requiring completion of 36 units of prescribed study, is based on advancing the Registered Nurse's knowledge and understanding in current and contemporary issues in Nursing.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
STAGE 1 - Knowledge, skills and attitudes for understanding
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Being a Health Professional	NURS 1033	9	Rule(s): 1
Human Body 1	BIOL 1047	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Global and National Health	HLTH 1036	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Human Body 2	BIOL 1048	4.5	Rule(s): 1
First Peoples' Health	HLTH 1047	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Mental Health	HLTH 1037	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Experiential Learning Activity: Preparation for Clinical Practice Practicum 1	NURS 1061	4.5	Rule(s): 1
STAGE 2 - Knowledge, skills and attitudes for intervention
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Health of Older Adults	NURS 2024	9	Rule(s): 1
Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice	BIOL 2058	4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Older Adults Practicum 2	NURS 2034	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Health of Adults	NURS 2023	9
Health of Infants, Children and Young People	NURS 2022	4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Acute Care Practicum 3	NURS 2033	4.5	Rule(s): 1
STAGE 3 - Knowledge, skills and attitudes for professional practice
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Research Methodologies	NURS 3044	4.5
Nursing Contexts of Practice	NURS 3045	4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Extension to Practice Practicum 4	NURS 3042	9	Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Becoming a Registered Nurse	NURS 3041	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Experiential Learning Activity: Transition to Practice Practicum 5	NURS 3043	9	Rule(s): 1
Nursing Project	NURS 3046	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students employed by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health as Registered Nurses will receive credit for this course.

Notes

1. Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to teaching and learning, assessment, clinical practice and other activities to enable them to participate in their course and meet the Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements. Reasonable adjustments should not fundamentally change the nature of the "Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements" requirements.