Charles Darwin University
2 years full-time
The Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated) is an intensive 2-year degree program that prepares students to become registered nurses in Australia. Designed for committed learners, this program combines rigorous academic study with extensive practical experience through simulation and clinical placements, culminating in eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training with an ATAR of at least 80; at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study with a GPA of 5.5 or above; overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian standards; STAT Multiple Choice score of 180; completion of tertiary preparation courses; or a national qualification at Diploma level or higher. All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency meeting Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards through primary language declaration, approved English language test, or current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. Pre-clinical requirements include immunisation, First Aid qualification, criminal record checks, working with children clearances, and fitness-to-practice assessments.
The curriculum comprises 23 compulsory core units (230 credit points) and 1 specialist elective unit (10 credit points) totalling 240 credit points. Core units include: Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, Pathophysiology for Healthcare, Pharmacology for Clinical Practice, Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Professional Nursing Practice 1 and 2, Mental Health Nursing, Acute and Chronic Nursing, Paediatric Nursing Care, Research and Evidence Based Practice, Leadership for Nursing Practice, Preparation for Nursing Practice (1-3), Perspectives of First Nations Health, and Fundamentals of Primary Health Care. Students complete six professional experience placements totalling 800 hours across diverse healthcare settings. Specialist elective options include Nursing Practice in Higher Acuity Settings, Extended Care Settings, Primary Health Care Settings, or Global Experience Placement. Three 4-day intensive simulation blocks provide hands-on clinical training.
Charles Darwin University is recognised as a five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU's nursing program offers state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located across multiple Australian campuses, providing realistic mock hospital environments for practical training. The university's flexible delivery model allows students to study online while completing intensive practical components on campus. CDU's graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care. The university is committed to supporting healthcare needs in regional and remote Australia, with placement opportunities across diverse healthcare settings.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated) are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as Division 1 Registered Nurses, opening doors to diverse career opportunities across the healthcare sector. Registered nurses can work in public and private hospitals, medical clinics, and community health settings in specialties including mental health, community health, acute care, chronic care, aged care, and primary health care. The qualification provides a foundation for career advancement into leadership roles, specialist nursing areas, and further postgraduate study. Nurses are in high demand across Australia, particularly in regional and remote healthcare settings, offering excellent employment prospects and career progression opportunities.
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