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Start date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
IBNU

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
2022: AUD$ 32,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)

Admissions
Student Profile

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [7]
IELTS reading [7]
IELTS writing [7]
IELTS speaking [7]
IELTS listening [7]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
024218F

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past, or
Be an Enrolled Nurse with a current practising certificate

Essential requirements for admission

To meet entry requirements, applicants must consider the professional registration requirements, including the English Language Skills standard and complete a declaration stating how they will demonstrate their English language competency, as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

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 [7]
IELTS reading [7]
IELTS writing [7]
IELTS speaking [7]
IELTS listening [7]

See equivalence table for other qualifications and English Language tests accepted by UniSA (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
India (best 4)	65
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
HKDSE	16
Nepal NEB	2.61
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Australia	70
Malaysia UEC	30
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	85
Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	330
German Abitur	3.5

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This program is currently under re-accreditation. The new program will be delivered from 2022.
This program includes mandatory on-campus workshops. All clinical placements must be undertaken in South Australia.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY: Program also offered at Whyalla and Mount Gambier.

Degree overview

Study at a university ranked in the World Top 100 for nursing.¹
Embark on 1,000 hours of nursing placements from your first year of study, in clinical settings across South Australia.
Join the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers in nursing.²
Develop the knowledge, clinical skills and attitudes needed for professional practice.
Learn from academics and industry-experienced clinicians at a university with well above world-class research in nursing.³
Learn in our unique, clinician-led, authentic simulated hospital and health service on-campus with expert clinical and academic staff.
Be supported by online learning resources, available to you 24/7.

¹2021 QS Subject Rankings. ²ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-20 – Overall Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only. ³2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Snapshot

Nursing student.jpg Start your unstoppable career in nursing at UniSA, and become a highly sought after health professional, caring for people across all health settings.

This is your opportunity to make a positive contribution to Australian healthcare. As the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers in nursing¹, UniSA offers you an industry-relevant, practical qualification which will ensure you’re career-ready.

With constant change in technology and approaches to care in the healthcare industry, UniSA’s nursing programs are also constantly evolving and adapting with this change.

¹ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-20 – Overall Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.

What you'll need

All students studying a health-related program where interaction with the public is required, such as clinical placements in health settings, must meet certain compulsory requirements. All nursing students must confirm they meet the "Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements" requirements upon entry to their programs and on each re-enrolment, as well as meeting mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit page for more information.

All students enrolled in a program leading to professional registration must be registered with the relevant national board. The registration process is undertaken by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with the University providing notification to AHPRA following enrolment in the program.

Students who elect to study this program externally must attend mandatory on-campus workshops and undertake all clinical placements in South Australia.

Interstate students will need to be aware that due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, borders between states can close at any time and impact clinical placements and attendance at on-campus workshops.

What you'll learn

Nursing and midwifery lab

The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for placement and your professional nursing career with more than 150 hours of learning in our Horizon Hospital and Health Service. You’ll also complete 1000 hours in clinical settings across metro, regional and rural hospitals, and health services in South Australia.

During your studies, your learning will enable you to meet the seven interconnecting Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse standards for practice, which include the capacity to:

Think critically and analyse nursing practice
Engage in therapeutic and professional relationships
Maintain the capability for practice
Comprehensively conduct assessments
Develop a plan for nursing practice
Provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
Evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice.

The degree is designed to prepare you to meet healthcare delivery requirements for the 21st century and respond to Australian and international healthcare priorities and trends (mental health, primary healthcare, healthy ageing). Six integrated themes are embedded throughout the curriculum and represent core approaches which inform contemporary nursing practice:

safety and quality
cultural safety
evidence-based practice
professional communication
consumers as partners in care
teamwork.

Degree structure

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
STAGE 1 - Knowledge, skills and attitudes for understanding
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Foundations of Nursing Practice	NURS 1072	4.5	Note(s): 3
Experiential Learning Activity: Preparation for Clinical Practice Practicum 1	NURS 1061	4.5	Note(s): 2,3,4	Rule(s): 6,7,8
Global and National Health	HLTH 1036	4.5	Note(s): 3
Human Body 1	BIOL 1047	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
First Peoples' Health	HLTH 1047	4.5
Human Body 2	BIOL 1048	4.5
Health of Older People	NURS 1073	4.5		Rule(s): 3
Experiential Learning Activity: Aged Care Practicum 2	NURS 1071	4.5	Note(s): 2,3,4	Rule(s): 6,7,8
STAGE 2 - Knowledge, skills and attitudes for intervention
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Health of Adults	NURS 2023	9	Note(s): 3
Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice	BIOL 2058	4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Acute Care Practicum 3	NURS 2033	4.5	Note(s): 2,3,4	Rule(s): 6,7,8
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Health of Infants, Children and Adolescents	NURS 2022	4.5	Note(s): 3
Assessment, Diagnostics and Pharmacotherapeutics	NURS 2040	9	Note(s): 3
Mental Health Nursing	NURS 2041	4.5	Note(s): 3
STAGE 3 - Knowledge, skills and attitudes for professional practice
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Evidence Based Nursing Practice	NURS 3055	4.5
Nursing Context of Practice: Primary Health Care	NURS 3045	4.5	Note(s): 3
Experiential Learning Activity: Extension to Practice Practicum 4	NURS 3042	9	Note(s): 2,3,4	Rule(s): 6,7,8
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Transition to Professional Practice	NURS 3056	9		Rule(s): 3
Experiential Learning Activity: Transition to Practice Practicum 5	NURS 3043	9	Note(s): 2,3,4	Rule(s): 6,7,8

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The Bachelor of Nursing is an undergraduate degree accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) as a qualification leading to entry to the Register of Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The program accreditation requires students to complete the program in three years full-time or up to six years part-time.

2. All students must confirm that they meet the "Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements" requirements upon entry to the program, on each reenrolment, and as may be required by the Program Director.

3. Students in this program are required to be registered with the NMBA. Students who are refused registration, or who have their registration rescinded, will be unable to continue in the program.

4. Students who are subject to an investigation by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act cannot participate in Clinical Placements until the investigation is complete and the University is notified of the outcome.

5. Upon entry to the program, students must provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check issued within the prior 12 month period from an ACIC Accredited provider.

6. Students must demonstrate full compliance with the program's Compulsory Conditional Evidence Requirements prior to allocation of a Clinical Placement. The requirements, which are updated regularly, are published on the program homepage and include a Working With Children Check (WWCC), NDIS worker check, evidence of immunisation/vaccination status, and professional training.

7. Clinical placements are an integral component of the program and are normally undertaken in health agencies in South Australia. Interstate students who accept an offer will be required to acknowledge that their placements will be based in South Australia.

8. Students must undertake placement in a variety of settings, including metro, regional, and rural/remote.

9. Students must practice in accordance with all UniSA policies and procedures and NMBA professional standards. When undertaking Clinical Placement outside of Australia students must also comply with any local standards for practice.

10. Students are required to satisfy the standard of dress, behaviour and fitness for practice as prescribed by institutions in which clinical placements are undertaken. This also applies to students undertaking Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS) activities.

11. Students who have completed a leave of absence and/or not engaged in a Experiential Learning Activity (ELA) course in the previous 12 month period will be required to undertake an 'IBNU Compulsory Module' for which a fee will be charged.

12. Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) graduates, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) without restrictions on their license and with a current practicing certificate will be eligible for 36 units of block credit transfer into the Bachelor of Nursing.

Notes

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

2. Where a clinical placement provider requests that a student be assessed directly by a University staff member, the student may be required to attend a placement in metropolitan Adelaide.

3. Students are required to attend compulsory on-campus workshops/seminars for these courses.

4. Attendance requirements apply to the clinical components of the program. Students enrolled in courses with a clinical component will need to attend on a full-time basis for the duration of the placement.

Study hours

For each course you study, you’ll need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus, you’ll need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). As a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate on average 40 hours per week.

Assessment

Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

projects
presentations
case studies
essays and assignments
examinations
objective structured clinical examination
clinical placement assessment
quizzes.

Global opportunities

Enrich your studies and your life – make overseas study part of your qualification. You may have the option to undertake an exchange, short-term program or study tour overseas while you study. We have links with universities worldwide, as well as a range of travel grants available to make going overseas much more accessible.

You can choose short-term or semester-long study from a range of universities and countries depending on your area of study and cultural interests.

Take a look at the global opportunities available.

Why Bachelor of Nursing

Nursing student Nursing at UniSA offers a combination of theory and practical experience, with a strong track record of career-ready graduates.

UniSA has invested millions of dollars towards building one of the most advanced simulated hospital environments and nursing teaching facilities in Australia. In fact, we’re ranked No.1 in SA for campus facilities in nursing.¹ This includes our Horizon Hospital and Health Service at our City East, Mount Gambier and Whyalla campuses. You’ll learn in authentic hospital wards, clinical units and community areas led by practising Registered Nurses and Midwives.

To teach our nursing students the highest standards of patient care, the simulated hospital is populated by residents of a virtual health community, which is also unique to UniSA. Residents include interactive manikins each with their own persona; as well as real people acting as residents, who have their own personal stories, relationships, and health histories.

By learning from experienced clinicians and academics at a university with well above world-class research in nursing², you’re assured the very best in resources and support to become a capable and confident Registered Nurse.

This degree comes with a blend of online and real-world learning, with dedicated support staff who are with you every step of the way.

¹ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Learning Resources Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only. ²2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Real-world connections

You’ll benefit from UniSA’s strong ties to the healthcare industry, across its many diverse settings. When you complete clinical placements as part of your study, you’ll learn from experienced clinicians, including Registered Nurses on-campus and in hospital and health settings in South Australia.

You’ll get to embark on clinical placements across metro, regional and rural hospitals and health services under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Through placements, you’ll practice your clinical skills, try hands-on patient care, and build valuable networks and relationships.

Students may also have the opportunity to go on an overseas study tour or participate in exclusive clinical placement streams with industry healthcare partners.

We also host regular University-wide alumni events, employee master classes and employment expos in Australia and overseas.

Online study

This qualification is offered online. With interactive online course materials and a 24/7 learning environment you can organise your study to suit your lifestyle. You can:

access videos and course resources online
participate in an interactive online learning environment
submit your assignments and get feedback online
use online forums for teamwork and communication

Some on-campus workshop attendance is required at UniSA’s City East campus. These requirements are detailed on individual course pages.

Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS) at UniSA

UniSA's Horizon Hospital and Health Service is an on-campus simulated learning environment for nursing and midwifery students.

Career outcomes

Your career

Registered Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare, with their contribution to patient care imperative for the wellbeing of today's society. UniSA nursing graduates can work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:

hospitals
primary health and community support services
aged and rehabilitative care
schools
home care
drug and alcohol treatment centres
community health organisations
mental health services
international aid agencies
corrections facilities
management.

Graduates may complete the Transition to Professional Practice Program with a participating employer. You can also bolster your specialised skills in areas like allergy nursing, palliative care, nurse education, with our range of postgraduate qualifications.

As you gain working experience as a Registered Nurse, you can also extend your understanding of evidence-based practice by going on to a Master of Nursing. This will equip you for senior leadership roles in clinical practice, policy, research, education or management.

As a Registered Nurse, you may also undertake further study with a Masters by Research.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates satisfy the academic requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The requirements for registration are determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Industry facts

Employment for midwifery and nursing professionals in Australia is projected to increase by 56,100 (16.2%) by November 2025.

Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2020

To November 2025, healthcare and social assistance is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth in Australia – an increase of 249,500 jobs.

Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2020

Employment for Registered Nurses in Australia is projected to increase by 46,500 (15.6%) by November 2025.

Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2020

How to apply

Applying to study with us:

Go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply.
You will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application.

Alternative Pathways

Australian

There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:

UniSA College Diploma in Health
UniSA College Foundation Studies
diploma-level TAFE or other registered training organisation (RTO) qualification
SAIBT Diploma of Health Science

TAFE and RTO pathway

The minimum entry requirement for applicants seeking entry from TAFE or another registered training organisation (RTO) is a diploma-level qualification. Alternatively, the minimum entry requirement for applicants with a current Enrolled Nurse Practising Certificate is a Certificate IV-level qualification.

International
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:

SAIBT Diploma of Health Science

Credit transfer

You could be eligible for credit for previous studies you have undertaken. Find out online.

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Current international students talk about living in Adelaide and studying at UniSA.

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Scholarships

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International Merit Scholarship

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Your study experience and support

As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.

Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gainaccess to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets should you need, from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages or explore our student accommodation by urbanest on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Student services

Our international student services provide you with all the support you need at university. We want you to succeed, and if you need help, we're here to assist. You can access a full range of support services, including:

career advice and mentoring
help with student visas and health cover
personal counselling
academic counselling
fees and finance help
common rooms
prayer rooms
security officers
accommodation services
as well as services offered through our student association, USASA

We also offer study support from our Learning Advisers face-to-face or online. They are here to help you develop academically and professionally during your studies, and can offer help with the English language too. When you become a UniSA student, you can also contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and more.

24/7 digital environment

Our learnonline facilities include a personal learning environment with virtual classrooms, lecture recordings, emails, learning support, administration, library access and results. The environment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can tailor your learning to your life. We are continually investing in innovative digital technologies for a high-quality student learning experience.

Your campus

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments.

Your study spaces

Emergency Department

UniSA is ranked No.1 in SA for campus facilities in nursing.¹ This includes our Horizon Hospital and Health Service at our City East, Mount Gambier and Whyalla campuses – the only one of its kind in South Australia.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include a fully equipped emergency department and day surgery, all led by practising Registered Nurses and Midwives (clinicians). Housed in the simulated hospital environment are the Residents of Horizon – interactive manikins each with their own persona and health concerns, as well as real people acting as residents, who have their own personal stories, relationships and health histories.

These teaching facilities and study spaces are designed to enhance and support your understanding of nursing practice as it continues to evolve.

¹ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Learning Resources Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.

Your program director

My nursing career has predominantly been in Emergency, working for many years as a senior emergency nurse at the (old) Royal Adelaide Hospital and interstate. I completed my PhD in 2016 and remain a passionate nurse-researcher applying my clinical and theoretical knowledge to investigate the support needs of families with children with rare diseases, and how healthcare services aimed at supporting these families can be improved. I have taught and coordinated extensively across the Bachelor of Nursing program and am also an Academic Integrity Officer. In all of this, I remain committed to student-centred learning and to ensuring that our students get the most out of their studies, experience the full benefits of university life, and feel prepared for practice in the real-world as the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders.

Dr Lemuel Pelentsov

Program Director

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Dr Lemuel Pelentsov

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How to apply?

There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.

You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.

Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.

If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.

If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.

Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
Is there a closing date for applications?

There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.

If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
What credit can I receive for previous studies?

You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.

The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.

The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?

UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.

Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.

We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.

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What others are saying

The authentic simulated settings are great because you are able to put theoretical knowledge into practice in a clinical setting.

Robyn Warner-Todd

Bachelor of Nursing

Robyn Warner-Todd

Bachelor of Nursing

I loved learning from Registered Nurses who taught from experience, not just books. They demonstrated first-hand how the profession is progressing.

Ella Head

Bachelor of Nursing

Ella Head

Bachelor of Nursing

I was glad that I made the decision to study at the University of South Australia. They have a very good balance between learning theory and hands-on clinical experience from an early start.

Kelly Nguyen

Bachelor of Nursing

Kelly Nguyen

Bachelor of Nursing

Being a nurse allows me to build bonds with patients and their relatives and gives me a sense of achievement and satisfaction by helping improve patients’ health conditions.

Amber Jenkins

Bachelor of Nursing

Amber Jenkins

Bachelor of Nursing

What I enjoy most about studying at UniSA is the clinical practice. I undertook a work placement as part of my studies, where I learnt a lot about nursing processes and the health care system.

Bader Alahmadi

Bachelor of Nursing

Bader Alahmadi

Bachelor of Nursing

I would like to specialise in paediatric nursing or midwifery and provide the unique type of care that critically ill children need in hospital. Often children – and their families - have to spend lengthy amounts of time in medical facilities and I would like to brighten their days as much as possible.

Courtney Woolford

Bachelor of Nursing

Courtney Woolford

Bachelor of Nursing

UniSA graduates are overall passionate and engaged learners, who can successfully adapt to different clinical environments and cultures while still putting theory into practice. Not only can they learn a specific skill set, but they have the ability to think innovatively and question the perceived norms.

Juanita Ielasi

Chief Executive Officer, Calvary Wakefield Hospital

Juanita Ielasi

Chief Executive Officer, Calvary Wakefield Hospital

I have always enjoyed helping people and learning practical skills that I can apply to making a person’s life better or the community a better place. Healthcare is where people are at their most vulnerable and I want to help those people feel supported and do my best to give them the best possible outcomes.

Bennett Lusher

Bachelor of Nursing

Bennett Lusher

Bachelor of Nursing

After learning new skills using the unique virtual health community and on-campus simulated hospital environment, I completed placements in a rural nursing home, a stroke unit, neurosurgery ward and a cardiac surgical unit. The highlight was observing an open-heart surgery, which ultimately led me to a career in paediatric surgical nursing.

Jemima Robles

Bachelor of Nursing

Jemima Robles

Bachelor of Nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Careers Snapshot

Amy shares her experiences of her rural placement at Pika Wiya Aboriginal Health Service in the Flinders Ranges, supported by UniSA’s Department of Rural Health.