Program Overview

Nursing Program

The Clinical Practice Unit (CPU) provides comprehensive information about clinical placements for Bachelor of Nursing students through the MyPlacement portal.

Key Documents

Students are required to familiarize themselves with the following key documents, located under the 'Faculty Documents' tab in MyPlacement:

• Compliance guide: Students must begin fulfilling their mandatory NSW Health and UTS compliance requirements upon receiving their course offer.
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Calendar: The Bachelor of Nursing Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Calendar outlines the expected timing of clinical placement allocations throughout a student's degree.

Placement Details

Students commencing the Nursing program from 2026 onwards can expect the following placement weeks:

Standard Pathway

• First year:
  • PCP: 2 weeks, 80 hours
  • ICP: 3 weeks, 120 hours
• Second year:
  • CP2A: 2 weeks, 80 hours
  • FMHN: 2 weeks, 80 hours
  • CP2B: 2 weeks, 120 hours
• Third year:
  • CP3A: 4 weeks, 120 hours
  • TPP: 6 weeks, 240 hours
• Total: 840 hours

Accelerated Pathway

• Second year:
  • CP2A: 2 weeks, 80 hours
  • FMHN: 2 weeks, 80 hours
  • CP2B: 2 weeks, 120 hours
• Third year:
  • CP3A: 4 weeks, 120 hours
  • TPP: 6 weeks, 240 hours
• Total: 640 hours

Clinical Placement Guide

The Bachelor of Nursing Clinical Placement Guide outlines information pertaining to clinical placement, including:

• Behavioural expectations, UTS policies, and Professional Standards
• Allocation Guidelines
• Preparation for Placement
• Absenteeism and Special Consideration
• Assessment
• Uniform requirements

Inherent Requirements

Students will be asked to read the Nursing Inherent Requirements and complete an Inherent Requirements Form prior to every session. For more information, students can refer to the UTS Accessibility Service or Academic Liaison Officers.