About Us
The University of Tasmania was officially established on 1st January 1890, by an Act of the Colony's Parliament and was only the fourth university to be established in nineteenth-century Australia. The University was originally located on the Domain in Hobart. As the University developed, it outgrew its original place and in the early 1940's began to transfer its departments to Sandy Bay, which became the new home for the institution.Nursing
Introduction
The Bachelor of Nursing course is offered in two modes:
a. three years full time
b. two years including two spring schools.
Each option is equivalent to six full-time semesters.
Admission & Prerequisites
Pre-Registration: University admission. In addition, TCE subjects should include English, Science and Humanities.
To comply with government legislation, all students participating in clinical education placements are required to have a National Police Record Check.
It is an SNM requirement that students maintain an immunisation schedule as outlined in School of Nursing and Midwifery immunisation policy prior to commencing the course.
Course Objectives
The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Nursing are:
* to prepare students for a broad spectrum of first level practice roles in community health nursing, acute care and mental health nursing;
* to foster a commitment to life-long learning, critical reflective thinking and professional growth;
* to establish a discipline framework of knowledge in preparation for both professional life and graduate studies in nursing.
Career Outcomes
Graduates may find employment in many diverse healthcare settings including health centres, hospitals, occupational health and industry, health promotion and education, as well as rural and community settings.
Graduates may also pursue postgraduate opportunities in Nursing or other related disciplines.
Articulation to/from Course
Students may articulate from the Bachelor of Nursing to the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours.
Professional Recognition
Graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing and a current practising certificate are eligible for emplolyment in many other countries as well as Australia.
Miscellaneous Information
Students undertaking the three year program, may complete the third year of the course in Hobart or Burnie.
Academic progress
Progression from year to year depends on satisfactory completion of the relevant units outlined in the schedules.
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