The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) course offers an innovative and broad study approach, preparing students for flexible career options in dynamic healthcare settings. This comprehensive course is unique in WA in preparing graduates for beginning level practice in both midwifery and nursing and provides students with the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality care within the healthcare environment.  This course has been approved as a pathway for registration as a nurse and midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Standard University Admission requirements apply. Students enrolled in Bachelor of Science (Nursing) will not be permitted to transfer into this course. Applications will not be accepted into this course through ECU portfolio pathway.

To be able to undertake clinical practice and fulfil their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to:

• Certificate of National Police Clearance;
• Department of Health (WA) Criminal Screening;
• Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification – courses available via ECU provider;
• Current Manual Handling Certification - initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification - courses available via ECU provider;
• Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule http://www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12275
• MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment;
• Working with Children Check www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au

Students who fail a clinical rotation as part of a practice unit must be aware that the agency providing the subsequent rotation will be informed of the failure as part of standard risk management procedure.  Students will be required to accept this as a condition of their enrolment. This course has four designated practicum units which is a fundamental course requirement and each unit may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the Board of Examiners. Failure to pass these units may result in exclusion from the course.

 
In order for students to gain eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, students will be required to:

• purchase a Nursing Calculations CD ROM in order to undertake self-paced assessments and to achieve 100% pass under examination conditions within six months prior to course completion. 
• undertake their final semester continuous practice within six months prior to course completion.

The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) is a 600 credit point, four-year full-time award.