Bachelor of Nursing (Re-entry)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Nursing (Re-entry) is designed to help Registered Nurses (RNs) obtain knowledge and clinical experience to re-enter the nursing workforce while at the same acquire additional qualifications at university level.

This course has been developed to assist RNs' return to not just the workforce but to an exciting career in nursing. Nursing is at an exciting time in terms of education and employment opportunities. Nurses have the benefit of a wide range of courses available at all levels throughout Australia. These courses help RNs acquire additional qualifications at a university level to assist them in their career and everyday work.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) has played a leading role in nurse education in Australia. CSU was one of only three institutions that pioneered the introduction of nurse education in colleges and universities. The Bachelor degree for RNs commenced in 1986.

Note: Australian and international students who are RNs wishing to upgrade their hospital certificate or diploma qualification to a degree should consider CSU's Bachelor of Nursing Science (equivalent to a four-year degree). Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Science can exit the course following the completion of the first three years with the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) which is the equivalent to a three-year nursing degree. The course is studied by distance education and does not contain a clinical program.

Workplace learning

Students will obtain clinical experience in a variety of hospital facilities affiliated with CSU.

Your course is recognised by industry

Completion of the Bachelor of Nursing (Re-entry) awards students the equivalent of a three-year degree that is a nationally accredited and registered award in tertiary education.

Residential school

Distance education students attend compulsory residential schools for clinical subjects.

Campus

Albury-Wodonga; Bathurst; Dubbo; Wagga Wagga

Duration

  • RN hospital trained -
    • 1 year full-time on campus
    • 2 years part-time on campus
    • 2 years distance education
  • RN Diploma trained -
    • 0.5 years full-time on campus
    • 1 year part-time on campus
    • 1 years distance education

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points, comprising the credit package of 128 points or 160 points awarded upon admission and, 64 points or 32 points, respectively, completed during enrolment in the course.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

Ready to make a real difference to the world? Discover more about where this course could take you.

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/nursing_reentry

More information:

At a glance

Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Albury-Wodonga; Bathurst; Dubbo; Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

  • RN hospital trained -
    • 1 year full-time on campus
    • 2 years part-time on campus
    • 2 years distance education
  • RN Diploma trained -
    • 0.5 years full-time on campus
    • 1 year part-time on campus
    • 1 years distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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