Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post-registration) (Fiji)
Information valid for students commencing in 2013.
Course Code |
78210J |
Version |
2 |
Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites |
Candidates must be Registered Nurses, currently registered with Fiji Ministry of Health Nursing Registration Board or eligible for Registration in Fiji. Applicants must provide documentary evidence with their QTAC application. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements |
Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
NS3118:03 Evidence-Based Practice
NS2410:03 Critical Thinking for Nursing
NS3340:03 Nursing for Chronic Illness and Palliative Care
NS3360:03 Clinical Nursing Practice 5
NS3410:03 Nursing Inquiry 3 – Nursing Knowledge
NS3430:03 Preparation of the Nurse Manager
BNURS-FIJI-6U 6 credit points of Advanced Standing
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT |
NOTES |
Fiji |
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
3 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Not applicable |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
6 credit points |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability |
Not available |
Eligibility |
Not applicable |