Bachelor of Nursing

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Overview

Extend your passion for changing lives when you study a Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) in Singapore or Mauritius. As a La Trobe student, you'll gain the skills and confidence to care for people of all ages, making ethical, clinical decisions with compassion – and receive the same award as … For more content click the Read more button below. Through our partnership with the Singapore Nurses Association – PSB or Polytechnics Mauritius, you'll expand your knowledge of nursing practice. A combination of online learning and face-to-face classroom intensives in your location. After successfully completing the program, you'll be eligible to further enrich your career when you apply for postgrad studies at La Trobe.

Through our partnership with the Singapore Nurses Association – PSB or Polytechnics Mauritius, you'll expand your knowledge of nursing practice. A combination of online learning and face-to-face classroom intensives in your location.

After successfully completing the program, you'll be eligible to further enrich your career when you apply for postgrad studies at La Trobe.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Jen Austerberry

Location(s)

Singapore (Nurses Learning Hub)

Course instance contact

Jacqueline Johnston

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

International offshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration), students must complete 120 credit points consisting of: 120 core credit-points

Course structure
120 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Provide quality care for clients within a variety of healthcare contexts and locations including the provision of a comprehensive health assessment

Tailor care interventions to the needs of an individual client and their family

Understand, critique and integrate contemporary theoretical concepts into their practice

Advocate for the patients in their care

Employ teaching and learning principles in the education of patients, families and carers, peers and colleagues, locally and/or internationally

Demonstrate productive, inter-professional team capabilities

Demonstrate principles and practices of management and leadership including supervising, leading, managing, teaching and delegating to others

Develop self-motivated lifelong learning capabilities and evaluate the impact of their care

Contribute to the development of nursing knowledge via research and publication

10.

Critically analyses contemporary healthcare services and provide feasible alternatives

11.

Identify strategies for changing healthcare services to meet societal needs

12.

Act as agents of change for healthcare reform

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities
A course that integrates theory with the practice of work.

Career development learning, Professional simulations

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

Advance your career as a registered nurse by developing your professional knowledge and skills allowing you to explore areas surrounding quality patient care, leadership and inter-professional team management and supervision. Take your career further through the development of nursing knowledge through research and publication. Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for postgraduate studies at La Trobe University allowing you to develop these skills further.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Nursing (Singapore - PSB) is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board. Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Partner provider

Nurses Learning Hub Pte Ltd (NursesLearningHub)

Other course instances

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Internal course relationships

External pathways

External pathways into this course

La Trobe University (LTU) has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions.If your institution has a pathway arrangement with LTU you may be eligible to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred LTU program.If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an LTU partner, credit into your LTU program will be assessed on a case by case basis.For further information or if you are unable to locate your previous institution/study, please contact our Future Students Centre.

Additional costs

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check - Mandatory

WWCC

First Aid and/or CPR

Uniform & badge

Immunisations - Standard

Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.

Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.

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