Stream overview
This stream is tailored towards applicants who are registered as an AQF Diploma level 5 Enrolled Nurse. It will give you the qualification you need to become a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
In this stream, you will increase your knowledge of the biological, behavioural and nursing sciences, and study the relationship between individuals, their families and communities, to deliver appropriate patient-centred care.
Your learning will involve interprofessional education, allowing you to study with different nursing and medical specialists from a range of fields. This will increase your interdisciplinary knowledge and help solidify your position as an active, contributing member of an interprofessional healthcare team.
You will complete a minimum of 680 hours of professional placements in diverse clinical settings, including public hospitals and private practice in both metropolitan and rural locations.
You will at times be required to complete your placement at a pre-approved workplace in Perth if you need to practice in specialist areas, such as in critical care.
±·´Ç³Ù±ð:ÌýThe Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse stream is now available to study on campus at Curtin Kalgoorlie or the Great Southern Universities Centre in Albany. Coursework is delivered through a mix of online and face-to-face units. Find out more about becoming a registered nurse in Kalgoorlie or Albany.
How to apply
You can study this stream via our Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) course from 2027. Before 2027, this stream can be studied through our Bachelor of Science (Nursing). For more information about entry requirements, visit the relevant main course page.
To apply for this stream now, please apply for the Bachelor of Science (Nursing).
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our .
How to study this stream
A stream is a group of related units offered as part of a degree. To study this stream, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Degrees
Career outcomes
Careers
- Registered nurse
Industries
- Community health agencies
- Private hospitalsÂ
- Public hospitals
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates can apply to become a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this stream either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this stream, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Degrees
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