Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 7.0 Speaking, 7.0 Writing, 7.0 Reading, 7.0 Listening;
• TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 65 Speaking, 65 Writing, 65 Reading, 65 Listening;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: Not accepted;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening
• Duolingo: Not accepted

Course Details

Prepare to practise in a variety of clinical settings and roles as a registered nurse who is reflective about their practice, has well-developed clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to lifelong learning.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• an introduction to the nursing profession, independent learning and professional practice
• core topics in Indigenous health and cultural safety, psychosocial perspectives of health care, physical dimensions of being human, and dimensions of physical and mental health
• professional experience placement topics in contexts of nursing and primary health care, and applied science in professional practice.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• core topics in understanding people and the healthcare environment, pathophysiology and pharmacology, dynamics of practice, clinical governance and practice improvement, and integrating theory and practice
• professional experience placement topics in professionalism in action, and managing care of clients in different settings.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• core topics in dynamics of practice, and transition to professional practice professional experience
• placement topics in advanced decision-making and practice, and transition to professional practice.

Your career

A range of programs with limited places may be available in public and private hospitals to assist graduate registered nurses in their first year of practice, with clinical rotations, preceptorship, and educational support throughout their progression.

Potential occupations include registered nursing positions in a range of setting such as:

• medical/surgical
• emergency
• mental health
• aged care
• community health and general practice.

Potential employers include:

• community health
• aged care
• intensive care
• emergency departments
• mental health
• paediatrics and cardiac care