Bachelor of Health (Nursing) CQ23

Program at a glance

Duration: 3 years full-time, 4.5 to 6 years part-time
Mode & Location: internal - BDG/MKY/ROK. USCDS^ - Yr 1 and Yr 2 only
Courses/Units of Credit: 24 courses/144 units of credit
Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences
Entry: QTAC
Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for registration with the Queensland Nursing Council.
Residential School: There is a one week compulsory residential school if first year science courses SCIE11007 and BIOH11001 are studied externally.
Practicum/Work placement: 800 hours with at least one out of town placement each term
Exit awards: not applicable
Interim awards: not applicable
Contact: Program Advisor on 07 4930 9862 or ahs-program2@cqu.edu.au
International students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CRICOS program codes: BDG/MKY/ROK - 020827B

Program outline

This program aims to prepare graduates eligible for registration as nurses in Queensland, who are competent in the delivery of comprehensive nursing care in a variety of settings and who are motivated towards on-going professional development. Graduates are employed in hospitals, doctors' surgeries, operating theatres, intensive care and palliative care courses, mental health, and community settings. The program includes practicums in Years 2 and 3, which are undertaken in a clinical environment. The cost of accommodation and travel for clinical practicum is the responsibility of the individual student.

^There has been a collaborative arrangement made between the University of the Sunshine Coast (USCDS) and CQU for the delivery of this program on-site at USC (2004 - Year 1 and 2 only).

Career options

Registered nurses work in the health care industry and health promotion agencies, including occupational health, Aboriginal health, community health, drug and alcohol agencies, the armed services, public and private hospitals and nursing homes.

Program structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses or 144 units of credit as outlined below.

Recommended study schedule

The following schedule is designed for full-time students who usually enrol in four courses per term or 24 units of credit. Part-time students should therefore modify this schedule to suit their own needs The normal study load for part-time students is two courses per term or 12 units of credit per term.

Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Mackay campuses

Level 1 - Autumn Term

Course Code Course Title
SOCL11055 Introduction to Sociology
COMM11101 Health Communications
NURS11085 Health & the Community
SCIE11007 Introductory Science

Level 1 - Winter Term

Course Code Course Title
HLTH11026 Health Across the Lifespan
HLTH11015 Environment & Health
NURS11088 Introduction to Health Studies
BIOH11001 Human Functioning I

Level 2 - Autumn Term

Course Code Course Title
NURS12092 Nursing I
NURS12093 Nursing Practice I
NURS12086 Principles of Pharmacology
BIOH12007 Human Functioning II

Level 2 - Winter Term

Course Code Course Title
NURS12098 Nursing II
NURS12099 Nursing Practice II
BIOH12008 Human Functioning III
  plus elective course

Level 3 - Autumn Term

Course Code Course Title
HLTH13027 Health Care Across Cultures
NURS13102 Introduction to Health Research
NURS13104 Nursing III
NURS13106 Nursing Practice III

Level 3 - Winter Term

Course Code Course Title
NURS12097 Ethical & Legal Issues
NURS13089 Preparation for Professional Practice
NURS13107 Nursing IV
NURS13108 Nursing Practice IV

Sunshine Coast Delivery Site

Autumn Term/Semester 1

Course Code Course Title
NUR101 Introductory Bioscience - Internal USC (enrol cross-insitutionally)
COR009 Communication and Thought - Internal USC (enrol cross-institutionally)
NURS11088 Introduction to Health Studies - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast site)
NURS11085 Health and the Community - External CQU

Winter Term/Semester 2

Course Code Course Title
NUR102 Human Functioning I - Internal USC (enrol cross-institutionally)
SCI109 Environment and Health - Internal USC (enrol cross-institutionallly)
SCS110 Society, Culture & Social Change - Internal USC (enrol cross-institutionally)
HLTH11026 Health Across the Lifespan - External CQU

Year 2

Autumn Term/Semester 1

Course Code Course Title
NURS12092 Nursing I - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)
NURS12093 Nursing Practice I - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)
NURS12086 Principles of Pharmacology - External CQU
NUR202 Human Functioning II - Internal USC (enrol cross-institutionallly)

Winter/Semester 2

Course Code Course Title
NURS12098 Nursing II - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)
NURS12099 Nursing Practice II Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)
BIOH12008 Human Functioning III - External CQU
Elective External CQU

Year 3

Autumn Term/Semester 1

Course Code Course Title
NURS13104 Nursing III - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)
NURS13106 Nursing Practice III - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)
HLTH13027 Health Care Across Cultures - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)
CPH261 Research Design & Analysis - Internal USC (enrol cross-institutionally)

Winter Term/Semester 2

Course Code Course Title
NURS12097 Ethical & Legal Issues - External CQU
NURS13089 Preparation for Professional Practice - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Delivery Site)
NURS13107 Nursing IV - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)
NURS13108 Nursing Practice IV - Internal CQU (Sunshine Coast Site)

Electives

Students may select one elective from the following list of courses:

Course Code Course Title
SOCL19071 State, Ethnicity & Gender
SOCL19065 Rural Sociology
NURS10087 Professional Issues in Health Care
HLTH12027 Counselling for Health Professionals
HMSC12026 Teaching, Learning & Health Promotion
NURS11114 Holistic Nursing Assessment
HLTH13018 Complementary Health Care
NURS12127 Mental Health Studies
NURS12128 Drugs In Society
NUTR19001 Nutrition
NURS10002 Clinical Pathology for Health Professionals
SCIE11018 Introduction to Forensic Science
HLTH11005 Nursing Informatics
OCHS12001 Introductory Occupational Health and Safety
HMSC11006 Physical Activity, Fitness and Health
HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour

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Practicum/work placement

Students are expected to complete practicum placements from Level 2 (Autumn Term) through to Level 3 (Winter Term). At least one out of town placement is to be expected each term.

Enrolled Nurse entry

The program's flexibility will suit enrolled nurses, and recognition of prior learning will be assessed on an individual basis. Contact the Program Advisor.

Course requirements

  1. Students are required to hold a current First Aid certificate from an organisation recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council by the end of Year 1.
  2. Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination is required before commencing Clinical Practice in Year 2.
  3. A level of computer literacy is required including word processing and email.

Absence from clinical practice

Please refer to the Nursing & Health Studies Guide for Students for policy on absence from Clinical Practice. Please note: Make up for missed clinical practicum will be held in Rockhampton or Bundaberg. Students must be prepared to travel for make-up time.

Application for credit transfer

Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program has been successfully completed. Students should examine the course synopses in this handbook to determine the courses for which they may be eligible to claim exemption. For more information about credit transfers contact the program advisor.