Bachelor of Nursing (103159J)

The Bachelor of Nursing focuses on professional nursing practice and theory, and is underpinned by a philosophy of person-centred and holistic care, making our graduates highly sought after.At Holmesglen, we develop professionals who have valuable skills and knowledge, and are known for their culturally sensitive client care, safe and ethical clinical reasoning, and advanced communication skills.You are prepared for practice through a combination of on-campus theory and the latest simulation activities that are delivered in our state-of-the-art simulation apartments and clinical wards. At our Moorabbin campus health precinct, we have invested over 5 million creating the highest standard of health training equipment and facilities in Victoria. Holmesglen students spend a lot of time simulating real nursing practices in a safe learning environment. With a focus on inter-professional learning, you will develop valuable skills to operate as part of a healthcare team.Your supported clinical practice will take place in a variety of healthcare settings throughout Victoria. You will be exposed to clinical practice early in the course, through a range of clinical placements including aged care, acute and sub-acute, community, mental health, paediatric and high-dependency nursing.

Applicants with Higher Education Study and/or Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
The following entry requirements apply:
- Your entire academic record will be considered.
- You may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning in accordance with your previous qualification/s.
- You must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test online. Applicants must contact to arrange to sit the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test.
- You also need hold NMBA registration as an enrolled nurse prior to commencement if applying through a Diploma of nursing pathway.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience
- Your entire academic record will be considered.
- Direct entry into the course is possible for mature age applicants who have met the above criteria and DO NOT have a VTAC application in place for any Victorian tertiary course. These applicants are invited to apply directly to the institute for commencement into 1st year.

English language proficiency

The IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components

The OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components

The PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills.

The TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test ( Listening and Reading - 24; Writing - 27; Speaking - 23)