Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
Congratulations on receiving an offer for the Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Sturt University! Here is some important information that you need to be aware of before you accept your offer.
Intensive Schools – For Online Students
Students studying on-campus are not required to attend intensive schools. You will complete the same content in weekly on-campus classes.
If you are studying the Bachelor of Nursing in online mode, you will be required to attend compulsory intensive schools for some subjects.
- Frequency: This depends on your study load. If you are studying full-time, you will need to attend one (1) intensive school each session. If you are studying part-time, you should plan to attend at least one intensive school per year.
- Duration: 3-4 days depending on the subject
- Location: Bachelor of Nursing intensive schools are offered at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga campuses. These locations vary from session to session. This means that not all subjects are offered at all campuses each session.
Due to external accreditation requirements all Bachelor of Nursing intensive schools are compulsory, and exemptions cannot be granted.
Intensive school upcoming dates and locations
Workplace Integrated Learning
The Bachelor of Nursing includes 800 hours of compulsory work integrated learning (clinical placements).
To be eligible to be allocated a workplace integrated learning (WIL) placement, you will be required to meet:
Mandatory NSW Health Requirements
- Australian National Police Check
- Immunisation and vaccinations
- NSW Code of Conduct Agreement for Students
Charles Sturt University Requirements
- First Aid (including CPR)
- Working with Children Check
- Fit Testing
You can find more information about workplace integrated learning hours at our Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences school.
Student Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
The National Law states that student registered nurses must be registered with the NMBA in the interests of public safety. You do not have to apply for student registration as the university will provide your details to the NMBA when you start the course. There is no fee for registration and the student register is not made publicly available.
If you are currently registered as an enrolled nurse, student registration is not required.
More about student registration
STUDY LINK subjects available to assist you in preparing for university studies in nursing
To help you get your university studies off to a great start you can enrol in a free STUDY LINK short course.
The recommended courses for nursing are:
- SSS086 – Transition to Uni Study
- SSS025 – Introduction to Bioscience
Contact us
If you have any questions about your study with Charles Sturt you can contact us on 1800 275 278 or email ask@csu.edu.au.