Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
3 years
This 3-year Bachelor of Nursing degree prepares students to become Registered Nurses through hands-on clinical training, simulation-based learning, and evidence-based practice. Ideal for healthcare-focused individuals seeking a rewarding career delivering safe, person-centred care in modern healthcare environments.
Applicants must complete an online Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test and achieve a minimum Level 5 in both English and Maths Initial Assessments. Recent secondary education applicants require a minimum ATAR of 50 and must have completed units 1-2 in General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, plus a study score of at least 25 in any English. VET and higher education applicants' entire academic records are considered. English language requirements must be met through either English being your primary language or achieving required scores in Cambridge, IELTS, OET, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT. Prior to clinical placement, students must be at least 18 years old, hold AHPRA registration as an enrolled nurse, complete a National Police Records Check annually, hold a valid Working with Children Check, and be fully vaccinated against specified diseases including COVID-19 with booster.
The Bachelor of Nursing comprises 144 credit points across 24 core subjects organized into three themes: Nursing Theory and Concepts, Integrated Clinical Practice, and Professional Perspectives. Year 1 covers bioscience foundations, integrated clinical practice, nursing foundations focusing on the individual and health communication, and professional studies in health context and nursing profession. Year 2 includes integrated and supportive care for older persons and rehabilitation, mental health nursing, nursing care theory, research in nursing, and Indigenous culture and health. Year 3 focuses on primary health and community nursing, care of younger persons, nursing care for chronic and complex illness, clinical deterioration management, and readiness for practice. Students undertake 880 hours of supervised clinical practice across three years in diverse settings including aged care, rehabilitation, community, mental health, paediatrics, and acute medical surgical wards. Major study areas include acute care nursing, aged care, communication, community nursing, ethics and law, health and wellbeing, human biology, Indigenous health, mental health nursing, paediatric nursing, palliative care, pharmacology, rehabilitation therapies, and research and evidence-based practice.
Holmesglen Institute is a leading TAFE provider with extensive healthcare education expertise and industry partnerships. The institution features a dedicated Simulation Centre with fully equipped clinical wards, simulation apartments, and immersive learning environments with audio-visual streaming technology designed to replicate real healthcare settings. All academic staff have relevant industry and higher education teaching experience. The program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), ensuring graduates meet national standards for professional registration. Holmesglen's strategic location and partnerships provide access to diverse clinical placements across Victoria's healthcare system.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as Registered Nurses, opening pathways to diverse nursing careers. Career opportunities include roles as Registered Nurses in acute care, aged care, community health, mental health, paediatric, and high-dependency settings across hospitals and healthcare services. Graduates can pursue further studies through Masters or other post-graduate qualifications in nursing specializations, nursing management, or related healthcare disciplines. The qualification provides a foundation for career progression into leadership, education, research, or specialized nursing practice areas.
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