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

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 Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University Admission requirements apply. Interviews will be conducted prior to enrolment to determine aptitude and capacity for the course. Students enrolled in K45 and G89 will not be permitted to transfer into K65.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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. Where the student has failed two  practice units, the student shall be excluded from the course.
 
In order for students to gain eligibility to register with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western 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.
 
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 2
NNT1107 Social, Indigenous and Cultural Perspectives in Health Care 15
NSP1104 Communication in Health Care 15
NST1104 Psychosocial Development: A Life Span Approach 15
NMW1108 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
NMW1109 Physiological, Psychosocial and Emotional Issues in Pregnancy 15
NNI1102 Health and Health Challenges for Older Adults 15
NSP1205 Physical Assessment for the Health Sciences 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
NNT2205 Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 1 15
NMW2106 Antenatal and Postnatal Care 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
MPT3203 Principles of Labour and Birth 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
MPT3204 Introduction to Labour and Birth Practice 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
MPT4204 Clinical Midwifery Skills 15
MIP4203 Advanced Communication in Midwifery 15
NMW4112 Applied Midwifery Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 15
NMW4111 Applied Midwifery Practice 15
NMW4108 Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies 15
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 2
NMW4113 Consolidation of Midwifery Practice 15
MIP4205 Becoming an Autonomous Practitioner 15
MIP4204 Continuity of Midwifery Care 15
NMW4114 International Dimensions of Midwifery 15
NMW3103 Care of the Neonate 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: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010