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K65 Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)

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.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University Admission requirements apply. Interviews will be conducted prior to enrolment to determine aptitude and capacity for the course.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

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

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009