Bachelor of Nursing

Skills Shortage for Nurses in Australia

The Bachelor of Nursing course is offered in two modes:

a. three years full time
b. two years full time including two spring schools.

Each option is equivalent to six full-time semesters.


Course Objectives

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Nursing are to:

• prepare students for a broad spectrum of first level practice roles in community health nursing, acute care and mental health nursing;
• foster a commitment to life-long learning, critical reflective thinking and professional growth;
• establish a discipline framework of knowledge in preparation for both professional life and graduate studies in nursing.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with a state regulatory authority.

There are employment opportunities in many diverse healthcare settings for Registered Nurses.

Graduates are able to pursue postgraduate opportunities in Nursing or other related disciplines.


Articulation to/from Course


Students may articulate from the Bachelor of Nursing to the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours or to the Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma in Nursing after six months post registration experience.

Professional Recognition

Graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse in Tasmania and graduates with a current practising certificate may be eligible for employment in many other English speaking countries.