Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Edith Cowan University

Overview

During this The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) course offered at Edith Cowan University you’ll study in some of the country’s best facilities, including simulation wards that are like those in a hospital. And you’ll balance the theory with lots of reality checks at practicums with our healthcare partner hospitals.

Course Learning Outcomes  

• Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies to inform nursing practice.

• Anticipate and identify potential challenges and develop appropriate nursing strategies/solutions.

• Apply broad health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing situations.

• Critically analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex nursing practice.

• Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.

• Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional nursing practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards for practice.

• Demonstrate the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration.

• Independently communicate nursing knowledge, concepts and values clearly and coherently.

• Work collaboratively within the nursing team and with other health care professionals to ethically and effectively respond to diverse health care challenges.

Career Opportunities

ECU’s partnership programmes give you the opportunity to do most of your practical placements in one health service, allowing you access to helpful resources and networking opportunities. These unique partnership programmes are available at healthcare facilities including Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group, North Metropolitan Health Service Mental Health, Ramsay Health Care and Western Australian Country Health Service.