Bachelor of Nursing

University of Wollongong

Registered nurses play an important role in the healthcare system and are involved in a range of activities that are designed to provide care of people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions. Registered nurses are integral in the treatment of people, families, communities and populations.You will have opportunities to apply theory to practice in modern simulated learning environments in a supportive environment, prior to undertaking workplace experience. During the course you will attend 21 weeks of off-campus workplace experience in hospitals, clinics, aged care facilities and health services. This will allow you to be immersed in the practice of nursing where you will care for people, putting into practice what you have learned in tutorials, workshops and simulated tutorials. UOW nursing graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects with 93.1% in full-time employment within four months of graduating compared to the national average of 80.1%.

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

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