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Plus for Australian Registered Nurses
Plus for International Registered Nurses intending to apply for registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia
Plus for Singapore Registered Nurses and other International students not intending to apply for registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia
For more detailed course information refer to the Murdoch University Handbook
http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/
For currently enrolled students course checklists and sample enrolments are located at
Course Checklists and Sample Enrolments
At the commencement of their studies each student who will undertake a clinical placement will be required to obtain a Western Australian Department of Health Criminal Records Screening card, a National Police Certificate and a Working with Children card. They will also be required to have a level of health suitable to meet the requirements of such a course and to comply with safe nursing practices. Students will be required to provide evidence in the form of serologies and/or vaccination records confirming they have immunity or have been vaccinated for Tuberculosis, Rubella, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Mumps, Measles, and Influenza and an MRSA screening is to be provided. In addition a current, recognised certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required on commencement of the program and annually thereafter.
Accreditation and Registration
Completion of the Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion) course graduates will be eligible to apply to the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia for registration in the category of Registered Nurse.
Employment Prospects:
Registered Nurses with advanced knowledge and skills in nursing leadership, cultural and Indigenous health care, teaching, research and management are well placed to contribute effectively to the multidisciplinary team in a changing and evolving health care system.
There is a shortage of registered nurses nation wide and globally. For international students who also seek registration to practice in Western Australia the knowledge and skills gained through this course, particularly that of Australian contemporary practice, will position graduates well for employment in Australia and many overseas countries where Australian nurses are sought.
Australian Citizens/Permanent Residences
Please contact the: Prospective Students' and Admissions Centre
Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150
Telephone: 1300 68736254
Email: admissions@murdoch.edu.au
International
Please contact: Murdoch International
Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150
Telephone: (61 3) 9627 4809
Email: internat@murdoch.edu.au
Murdoch University School of Nursing can be contacted as follows:
School of Nursing
Murdoch University
Education Drive
Mandurah, WA, 6120Telephone: (08) 9582 5523
Facsimile: (08) 9582 5515
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