The course produces graduate nurses who are committed to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and well-being and to the prevention of disease in rural communities. The first two years are identical to the Bachelor of Nursing. For the Rural Health Practice, students develop a range of primary-assessment skills and develop advanced practice skills suited to rural-health emergencies, including traumatic, obstetric and mental-health emergencies, rural road trauma, and farming and industrial accidents. Students develop an ability to plan and provide health education, health screening and health-promotional activities. They gain an insight into the health problems, patterns and needs of diverse population groups, including Aborigines. The course includes 38 weeks of clinical placements, offered in teaching hospitals, community health centres and multi-purpose services.
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as Division 1 nurses with the Nurses Board of Victoria, or its equivalent. This double degree offers a diverse range of employment opportunities in hospitals, community health centres, multipurpose services and medical clinics. The course has been favourably received by prospective employers in both metropolitan and rural settings and some have created part-time graduate positions to accommodate fourth year study. Graduates will be well placed to progress to postgraduate study and/or plan a career path towards nurse practitioner status.
| Domestic students | International students | |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance type |
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time | 4 years |
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $4,537 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $22,890 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 052604G |
| Monash course code | 3558 | 3558 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Telephone: +61 3 9902 6454, email: nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing | International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: Nurses Board of Victoria
TAFE
Formal articulation pathways exist for applicants who have completed a Certificate IV in Health (Nursing). This qualification may entitle students to a 50% credit for year one, if selected. Selection of applicants with a Certificate IV in Health (Nursing) will be based on academic results.
University
Applicants may undertake two single units from the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery to meet minimum entry requirements, however additional units may enhance their chances of selection. There are no compulsory units, however science units from the Bachelor of Nursing are recommended. Applicants undertaking single units may apply for credit on admission. Alternatively, applicants may undertake units through Open Learning Australia, however credit will not be granted for these studies.
Bridging courses
The Bridging Nursing Program is offered through Holmesglen TAFE and Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE.
Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English and either Units 1 and 2-one of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any).
English and mathematics (any) at a minimum of four at standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Gippsland |
|---|---|
| ENTER clearly in* | 72.85 |
* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
TAFE
Formal articulation pathways exist for applicants who have completed a Certificate IV in Health (Nursing). This qualification may entitle students to a 50% credit for year one, if selected. Selection of applicants with a Certificate IV in Health (Nursing) will be based on academic results.
University
Applicants may undertake two single units from the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery to meet minimum entry requirements, however additional units may enhance their chances of selection. There are no compulsory units, however science units from the Bachelor of Nursing are recommended. Applicants undertaking single units may apply for credit on admission. Alternatively, applicants may undertake units through Open Learning Australia, however credit will not be granted for these studies.
Bridging courses
The Bridging Nursing Program is offered through Holmesglen TAFE and Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE.
Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English and either Units 1 and 2-one of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any).
English and mathematics (any) at a minimum of four at standard level.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in
Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or a
computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5; or an
Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower
than 20.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Gippsland |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | 24 |
| GCE A level | 8 |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 70% |
| Hong Kong A level | 7 |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 65% |
| MUFY (best four) | 240 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 70% |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 75% |
| Sri Lanka A level | 10 |
| STPM Malaysia | 8.67 |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 70% |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 7 |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 7 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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