The School of Nursing Sciences offers
two nursing programs. The first is the pre-registration Bachelor
of Nursing Science which is an integrated three-year pass degree
with graduates eligible to apply for registration to practise or
to take the option of a fourth honours year. The program is offered
on a full-time or part-time internal basis and by part-time flexible
delivery. For flexible delivery some attendance at the Townsville
campus may be required, e.g. residential schools.
The second is the post-registration Bachelor
of Nursing Science degree which provides an opportunity for registered
and practising nurses to formalise their education at the Bachelor’s
level.
The courses focus on the theoretical and applied
dimensions of human caring. This highlights both the needs of the
carer (the nurse) and the cared for (the patient or client). Theoretical
modules are linked with “hands on” experience.
The graduate will develop a wide range of strategies and skills
to assist individuals and families in their experience of health
and illness.
Graduates will be able to undertake fulfilling
professional careers in North Queensland, in all states and territories
of Australia and overseas.
The structure of this course on a full-time
basis is as follows:
level 1
SEMESTER 1
| BM1011:03 |
Physiological Systems and Processes 1 |
| HS1005:03 |
Lifespan Development for Health |
| HS1111:03 |
Interactive Processes 1 |
| NS1211:03 |
Foundations of Nursing 1 |
SEMESTER 2
| BM1022:03 |
Physiological Systems and Processes 2 |
| NS1012:03 |
Nursing Inquiry 1 – Ways
of Knowing |
| NS1220:03 |
Primary Health Care |
| NS1222:03 |
Foundations of Nursing 2 |
level 2
SEMESTER 1
| NS2011:04 |
Transitions into Nursing 1 |
| NS2014:04 |
Nursing Inquiry 2 – Law
and Ethics |
| PP2131:04 |
Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
1 |
SEMESTER 2
| HS2000:03 |
Social Constructions of Health in Australia |
| NS2112:03 |
Interactive Processes 2 |
| NS2213:03 |
Transitions into Nursing 2 |
| PP2231:03 |
Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
2 |
level 3
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
| NS3220:03 |
Clinical Practice |
| NS3223:03 |
Preparation for Practice |
| NS3224:03 |
Integrated Nursing 2 |
| NS3320:03 |
Community Approaches to Care |
level 4
HONOURS DEGREE
Townsville, Cairns
level 3 (First Year)
SEMESTER 1
| NS3116:04 |
Nursing Research |
| Elective |
|
SEMESTER 2
level 3 (SECOND YEAR)
SEMESTER 1
| NS2014:04 |
Nursing Inquiry 2 – Law
and Ethics |
| Elective |
SEMESTER 2
