Bachelor of Nursing

Are you seeking a rewarding career in nursing? The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Nursing degree is highly regarded and is the foundation of a career in nursing. The on-campus experience includes state-of-the-art learning spaces and prepares you for practice as a registered nurse. Completed in three years of full-time study, our Bachelor of Nursing places a strong focus on the nurse-patient relationship and gives you the skills and confidence to work in various healthcare settings when you graduate. Contact us today to embark on a rewarding career.

Why study this degree?

• Nursing is essential to modern healthcare, and high-quality, compassionate, respectful care is the benchmark for any world-class healthcare system. Notre Dame recognises nursing as a dynamic, constantly evolving profession and has designed a well-balanced program that delivers a perfect combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in various clinical settings.
• At Notre Dame, you will be given not only the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a registered nurse, but you will also acquire the ability to think critically, which will help you tackle every challenge you confront. You will also learn to speak up, advocate for people in your care and adhere to the highest ethical standards. These are all highly prized attributes in the nursing profession.
• Notre Dame nursing graduates are regarded as some of the best in Australia and are in demand. The university accepts only a limited number of students into this nursing program each year to ensure that you will be placed into an appropriate hospital or health care setting for your practical experience.

Learning outcomes

• On completion of the Bachelor of Nursing, graduates should be able to:
• Be competent and confident registered nurses who use their knowledge and skills in the ethical care of individuals, families, and communities
• Reflect and self-evaluate to be a lifelong learner
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in all aspects of nursing practice
• Integrate evidence-based practice in all aspects of care and service delivery
• Identify the values of the nursing profession and reflect on personal values and beliefs and be empowered to advocate for people in their care; and
• Be reflexive practitioners to be culturally competent, empathetic registered nurses.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public health sectors; career opportunities range from Aged care, community nursing, critical care, medical and surgical nursing, mental health, nursing specialty areas, palliative care, perioperative nursing, and primary health care.