Bachelor of Nursing Course Code BNURS20

All applicants must complete an online Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test and must achieve a minimum Level 5 in both the English and Maths Initial Assessments.<p><strong>English language requirements</strong><br>The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Board) requires all applicants to the Bachelor of Nursing to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration.<br>Domestic learners must have English as primary language, with at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between Years 7 and 12.<p><strong>Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)</strong><br>Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose eligibility is based on the completion of VCE (or equivalent) within the current year or the previous two years.<br>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. A minimum ATAR (eligibility score) of 50 is required to be considered for the course.<br>• units 1 and 2 satisfactory completion in one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, or units 3 and 4 any Mathematics Units 3 and 4<br>• a study score of at least 25 in any English<p>Prior to enrolment or commencement of this higher education program, learners must complete a literacy and numeracy assessment. This will assist in identifying any learning support needs.<p>Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide certified copies of relevant qualifications<p><strong>Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study</strong><br>Applicants who have completed an Australian VET Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from any Australian Registered Training Organisation will be considered for entry.<p>The following entry requirements apply:<br>• your entire academic record will be considered<br>• you may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning in accordance with your previous qualification/s.<br>Applicants must hold NMBA registration as an enrolled nurse prior to commencement into the Bachelor of Nursing if applying through a Diploma of Nursing pathway.<p>Applicants who have successfully completed one of the following qualifications may be eligible for credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing degree:<br>• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing,<br>• HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing<br>• HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing<br>Advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.<p>Prior to enrolment or commencement of this higher education program, learners must complete a literacy and numeracy assessment. This will assist in identifying any learning support needs.<p>Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide certified copies of relevant qualifications. Your entire academic record will be considered as part of selection considerations.<p><strong>Higher Education Study</strong><br>Applicants who have previously commenced or completed subjects within a higher education course, at a university or non-university higher education provider, either recently or in the past, are encouraged to apply.<p>Applicants transferring from another education provider, or those seeking to change to the Bachelor of Nursing at Holmesglen, may apply for advanced standing. Applications are assessed on an individual basis, with credit granted for subjects where equivalency in content and learning outcomes can be demonstrated in relation to the degree.<p>Prior to enrolment or commencement of this higher education program, learners must complete a literacy and numeracy assessment. This will assist in identifying any learning support needs.<p>Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide certified copies of relevant qualifications. Your entire academic record will be considered as part of selection considerations.

<strong>Work and Life Experience</strong><br>Applicants with relevant work and life experience who completed secondary education more than two years prior to applying, and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since, are encouraged to apply.<p>Relevant experience may include a combination of mature-age entry, employment or professional experience, community involvement, or other life experiences that demonstrate a minimum of five years' work experience in the nursing area or a related occupation or the capacity to successfully undertake higher education. This may also include participation in non-formal learning activities that support academic readiness or are relevant to the study of Bachelor of Nursing.<p>Prior to enrolment or commencement of this higher education program, learners must complete a literacy and numeracy assessment. This will assist in identifying any learning support needs.<p>Applicants are required to attend an interview and provide certified copies of relevant qualifications. Your entire academic record will be considered as part of selection considerations.<p><strong>Inherent requirements</strong><br>Students will be registered by Holmesglen with the <a href="https://www.ahpra.gov.au/">Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)</a>. As such, as a condition to maintain ongoing enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing, you will need to demonstrate that you meet and continue to meet, the <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/courses/bachelor/Inherent-requirements-for-Nursing-courses.pdf">inherent requirements</a> of this course, which are based upon the NMBA Standards of Practice and are a key part of ensuring that you are able to practice safely and professionally within the enrolled nurse defined scope of practice. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met at all times during enrolment by all learners. The nursing teaching team members and Holmesglen student support team members will work collaboratively with you if required to determine reasonable adjustments to assist you to meet the inherent requirements. If, after considering reasonable adjustments, it is determined that the inherent requirements cannot be met and the learner is unable to continue in the course, Holmesglen team members can provide guidance regarding other study options.<p><strong>Clinical placement</strong><br>Prior to the first clinical placement, all learners must:<br>• hold a valid Working with Children Check<br>• hold a valid National Police Record Check<br>• hold a valid NDIS worker screening check<br>• meet the following immunisation requirements: Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis, Polio, Influenza, Varicella<br>• COVID-19 Immunisations are recommended but not mandatory (based on placement venue requirements)<br>• provide a Tuberculosis screening/risk assessment.