Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion

Description

The Bachelor of Nursing /Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion, previously Bachelor of Nursing /Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion), course will develop your skills in the provision of nursing care and health promotion services for individuals and groups in a range of clinical and community settings, such as public health, community health, schools, rehabilitation, health education or patient support agencies. Students will develop a sound understanding of the importance of health education and health promotion, the factors influencing health practices, and strategies to promote the health of patients and communities.
Students may elect to exit the combined program and complete either the Bachelor of Nursing requirements OR the Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion requirements only.

Professional recognition
On successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Requirements

Prerequisites for year 12 applicants: - VCE units 3 and 4 – mathematics (any) and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

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Career opportunities
As a graduate you will be qualified to work in areas such as health education, human services and health policy development and implementation in addition to more traditional nursing roles. The course will develop your skills and allow employment in the provision of nursing care and health promotion services for individuals and groups in a range of clinical and community settings, such as public health, schools, rehabilitation, health education or patient support agencies.