护理学士学位的目的是为学生准备注册护士的角色。该课程包括一系列护理学科，以及与当代护理实践相关的行为科学，物理科学，伦理学和专业学科。该课程的毕业生能够在各种医疗机构中提供高水准的自信，安全和治疗性护理。他们展示了以患者为中心，知情且负责任的护理。临床学习是该课程的关键要素，每次课程都会在医疗机构中进行临床实习。在教师临床实践实验室中进行的诸如模拟之类的学习技术可帮助学生为临床实践做准备。在整个课程中，学生将开发一个电子档案夹，以展示他们的能力并促进职业规划。在课程的第三年，学生可以通过选择临床专业选修课
The UTS Bachelor of Nursing course prepares students for the exciting and challenging role of the Registered Nurse. This course is comprised of a comprehensive range of theoretical and clinical nursing subjects that together provide the knowledge, skills and professional values graduates require to provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care. Our graduates are well prepared for clinical practice and are highly sought after for employment in a wide range of healthcare settings across Australian and internationally.<br><br>The Bachelor of Nursing course is a three year full-time (or equivalent part-time) course consisting of both theoretical and practical components. Clinical learning is a key element of the course and clinical placements in health care settings begin in the Spring session of first year and continue every session thereafter. Simulation-based learning opportunities are integral to the course and designed to assist students in preparing for clinical placements and their future role as a registered nurse. In their final year of study students can choose a clinical specialty elective, for example paediatrics, critical care, peri operative, palliative care or drug and alcohol nursing.<br><br>Career options for registered nurses include diverse specialty clinical areas such as community health, critical care, general practice, aged care, mental health, operating theatres and paediatrics. Career progression opportunities include working as a clinical nurse consultant, clinical nurse specialist, nurse educator, nurse manager, nurse practitioner or rural and remote practice nurse and nurse academic and researcher (clinical and non-clinical). Note: postgraduate study is required for some of these career paths.