| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-02-01 | - |
| 2023-07-01 | - |
| 2023-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
This course provides Registered Nurses with an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree if they hold a diploma level qualification in their country of origin.
Students granted full advanced standing (16 units) will then be required to complete the remaining eight units of study and upon successful completion will obtain a Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies) degree from Edith Cowan University.
After completion of the degree, nurses will be eligible to work in the UK, Middle East and other countries where an Australian Nursing degree is recognised and required for work permit, in addition to other requirements.
The course is not professionally-accredited and therefore does not lead to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing situations.
- Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies to inform nursing practice.
- Anticipate and identify potential challenges and develop appropriate nursing strategies and solutions.
- Critically analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex nursing practice.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional nursing practice in accordance with nursing standards for practice.
- Understand the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice required by governing bodies.
- Independently communicate nursing knowledge, concepts and values clearly and coherently.
- Work collaboratively within the nursing team and with other health care professionals to ethically and effectively respond to diverse health care challenges.
Program Outline
Core Units
- NSI1102 Academic and Communication Skills for Nursing
- NSI1204 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
- NSI1205 Legal and Ethical Requirements in Nursing
- NSI2402 Nursing Older People
- NSI2306 Nursing Adults 1
- NSI2409 Nursing Adults 2
- NSI3503 Children and Young People’s Nursing
- NSI3612 Research and Teaching in Nursing
*Please note units are subject to change
At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry and personal excellence. Our focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve.
Services
Student services
The Student Hub on each campus is the first point of reference for all student enquiries, including:
- course information and advice
- enrolment assistance
- assistance with resuming your studies following a deferral or discontinuation
- advice on time requirements for completion of courses, and assistance with applications for extensions
- identification of potential graduates
- student support services
- lodgement of forms
Housing services
- The University offers on-campus accommodation at all three campuses, operated by Campus Living Villages. An off-campus housing referral service also operates through the ECU Village website.
- Student villages at the Joondalup, Mount Lawley and South West campuses are operated by student accommodation company Campus Living Villages. The villages consist of single and multi-room units with shared self-catering facilities, and they provide a modern, friendly environment. There is a wide range of apartment styles, including recently developed apartments, to suit a variety of budgets.
Library services
Libraries at each campus provide comprehensive book and journal collections, electronic resources and facilities for study and research.
Each library features:
- electronic databases
- book and journal collections
- e-journals
- videos
- learning support
- streaming
- multimedia packages
Students may borrow resources at any metropolitan campus using the library's self-check machines.
ICT services
ECU students have 24 hour access to on-campus computing facilities. Our e-Labs are an ideal place to finish assignments, carry out research and get online access to help with your studies. The e-Labs cater to both PC and Mac users and feature the latest software. Course specific applications are available through school computer labs.
Medical services
ECU Student Health Services are located at the Joondalup and Mount Lawley Campuses. They provide general practitioner (GP), nurse and allied health services to assist students with their health care needs.
Services include:
- GP consultations
- sports medicine
- diving and pre-employment medicals
- vaccinations and immunisations
- contraception advice and pregnancy testing
- blood tests
- nursing
- physiotherapy
Student Life
Campus life
We have three campuses in Western Australia, each offering a modern, vibrant location for study and learning. Our campuses feature up-to-date facilities including wireless internet, 24-hour access to computer labs, libraries with open study spaces outside office hours and a safe environment for you to study in, either by yourself or with other students.
Sports facilities
- Modern, fully-equipped sports, recreation and fitness centres are located on the Joondalup, Mount Lawley and South West (Bunbury) Campuses.
- Our students and staff are offered discounted gym memberships, social night team sports, facilities hire and community event opportunities.
Student clubs
- The Student Guild acts on behalf of all students, providing services that aim to protect students' rights and enhance their study experience at ECU.
- The Guild ensures that the university is made aware of student concerns and issues, and provides welfare and support services. This includes referral to other professional services, and assistance with academic appeals.
- The Guild also organises social events and cultural activities, and supports student clubs and societies. Joining a club is a great way to meet new people and enhance your university experience.
- The Guild provides a second-hand book service that buys and sells books on behalf of all students.
