Charles Darwin University
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
This Bachelor of Nursing pathway is specifically designed for Enrolled Nurses seeking to transition to Registered Nurse status. Combining rigorous academic study with 640 hours of clinical placements and simulation-based learning, it prepares graduates to deliver evidence-based, safe, and ethical nursing care across diverse healthcare settings in Australia.
Applicants must hold current and unrestricted Enrolled Nurse registration with AHPRA and have completed an approved Diploma of Nursing or Advanced Diploma of Nursing. All applicants must meet English language proficiency standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, demonstrated through primary language declaration, approved English language tests (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET, or Cambridge), or current AHPRA registration. Preclinical compliance requirements include immunisation, First Aid certification, criminal record checks, working with children clearances, and fitness-to-practice assessments.
The curriculum comprises 23 compulsory core units (150 credit points) and 1 specialist elective unit (10 credit points). Core subjects include Preparation for Nursing Practice, Professional Experience Placements, Mental Health Nursing, Research and Evidence Based Practice, Acute and Chronic Nursing, Pathophysiology for Healthcare, Pharmacology for Clinical Practice, Paediatric Nursing Care, Professional Nursing Practice, and Leadership for Nursing Practice. Specialist electives allow students to focus on Higher Acuity Settings, Extended Care Settings, Primary Health Care Settings, or Global Experience Placements. Students complete 640 hours of clinical placements and attend four-day intensive simulation blocks at CDU facilities across Australia.
Charles Darwin University is recognised as a five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU offers distinctive practical learning through state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located across multiple Australian campuses, providing immersive mock hospital environments. The university delivers flexible study options accommodating full-time, part-time, on-campus, and online learners. CDU's nursing program is professionally accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and benefits from experienced faculty committed to developing safe, collaborative, and ethical registered nurses prepared for contemporary healthcare challenges.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Nurses (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, opening diverse career pathways. Career opportunities include positions in public and private hospitals, medical clinics, and community healthcare settings across specialties such as mental health nursing, community health, acute care, chronic disease management, aged care, and primary health care. The qualification enables advancement into nursing leadership roles, specialist practice areas, and further postgraduate study in nursing and midwifery.
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