Nursing offers diverse people-centred career opportunities in a challenging industry that continues to change rapidly. The broad nature of nursing allows opportunities for employment and specialisation in areas as varied as the acute hospital services, community health services, mental health services, residential care services, indigenous health services, and remote and rural health services.

Nursing practice is focused on working in partnership with individuals, groups and communities to enhance health and wellness and assist clients to effectively manage health issues. On completion of the Bachelor of Nursing, the graduate is eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland Nursing Council. This registration allows the nurse to work within Queensland and be eligible to register as a nurse in other Australian states and territories.

1st year - In Year 1 of the program students will focus on developing foundation skills and knowledge required for nursing practice. Some clinical experience could be undertaken as part of tutorials in the first year.

2nd year - In Year 2 of the program students will be introduced to abnormal health patterns and the nursing care required to manage these.

3rd year - Year 3 of the program will focus on consolidating their knowledge in clinical practice situations including an 8 week block placement in their final term of study.

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 144 units of credit consisting of 132 units of credit in the core courses and 16 units of credit in a co-plan or electives approved by the Program Coordinator.