COURSE INFORMATION
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The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) will offer an innovative and broad study approach which prepares students for flexible career options in the dynamic healthcare environment. Inclusive of the public health, social and clinical aspects of nursing and midwifery, this course will cater for industry requirements and provide students with the knowledge and skills to deliver care within the clinical, policy and/or organisational context of Western Australian healthcare. The application for approval of this four-year course as a pathway for registration as a nurse and midwife has been submitted to the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia. The accreditation status of this course will be available late 2009. This comprehensive course aims to prepare graduates to assume beginning level midwifery and comprehensive nursing responsibilities across the wide spectrum of healthcare contexts and cultural groups where nursing and midwifery is practised. For further information please contact the School at snmpm@ecu.edu.au or 6304 2399. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard University Admission requirements apply. Interviews will be conducted prior to enrolment to determine aptitude and capacity for the course.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE |
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YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1 |
NNT1106 |
Foundations of Nursing: Social, Indigenous and Cultural Perspectives |
15 | NSP1103 |
Communication in Nursing |
15 | NST1103 |
Psychosocial Nursing: A Life Span Approach |
15 | NMW1106 |
Principles of Midwifery Practice |
15 | SCN1105 |
Biological Science in Nursing 1 |
15 | |
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2 |
NNT1204 |
Theories and Principles Relating to Nursing Care |
15 | SCN1106 |
Biological Science in Nursing 2 |
15 | NMW1107 |
Physiological, Psychosocial and Emotional Issues in Pregnancy |
15 | NNI1102 |
Health and Health Challenges for Older Adults |
15 | NSP1204 |
Health Assessment in Nursing |
15 | |
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1 |
NNT2205 |
Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 1 |
15 | NMW2101 |
Pregnancy and Birth |
15 | NST2106 |
Mental Health Problems and Disorders |
15 | NNS2205 |
Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 |
15 | NSP2208 |
Beginning Nursing Competencies |
15 | |
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2 |
NNI2202 |
Ethics and Law in Nursing |
15 | NNT2206 |
Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 2 |
15 | NNS2106 |
Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 |
15 | NMW2100 |
Beginning Midwifery Competencies |
15 | NSP2209 |
Developing Nursing Competencies |
15 | |
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1 |
MPT3202 |
Holistic Midwifery Care |
15 | NSP3200 |
Advanced Nursing Competencies |
15 | NMS3201 |
Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 |
15 | NST3209 |
Evidence Based Practice in Health Care |
15 | NNT3201 |
Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 3 |
15 | |
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2 |
NMW3103 |
Care of the Neonate |
15 | NNI3204 |
Professional Issues in Nursing |
15 | NST3210 |
Contemporary Nursing in Indigenous and Population Health |
15 | NSP3201 |
Practice Across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care |
15 | NNT3202 |
Theory Relating to Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care |
15 | |
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 1 |
MPT4203 |
Skills for Midwifery in Acute Care Settings |
15 | MIP4203 |
Advanced Communication in Midwifery |
15 | NMW4101 |
Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 4 |
15 | NMW4103 |
Practice Across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care 1 |
15 | NMW4108 |
Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies |
15 | |
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 2 |
NMW4109 |
Practice Across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care 2 |
15 | NMW4107 |
Emergency Nursing |
15 | MPT4402 |
Complex Midwifery Care |
15 | MIP4204 |
Continuity of Midwifery Care |
15 | NMW3102 |
Contemporary Issues in Nursing and Midwifery |
15 | |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 4/30/2009 VET: 4/30/2009