- Posted on 27 Jun 2023
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As a UTS nursing student you’ll develop clinical and communication skills, professionalism, leadership and critical thinking.
Nursing is an incredibly diverse and varied career. It offers a range of roles and specialties such as acute nursing care, medical surgical nursing, mental health and community nursing.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be a competent, responsible and respectful practitioner, ready to deliver person-centred care.
What do nurses do?
Nurses provide high quality health care to people experiencing a wide range of illnesses and conditions. They provide care in local, regional, rural and global settings - offering help, support and information to promote health and wellbeing and to prevent ill-health.
What course options are there to become a nurse?
UTS offers two courses to students wishing to become a Registered Nurse.
The Bachelor of Nursing is a 3-year full-time or 6-year part-time course for students without previous qualifications.
The Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated) is a 2-year full-time course for Enrolled Nurses.
Will I become an accredited practitioner?
Two classifications of nurses are recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Enrolled Nurse (EN)
Our Bachelor of Nursing prepares you to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse, which allows you to take on far more responsibilities including administration of medicine, assessment of patients and the provision of specialised care.
Ethan Graduate, Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated), Clinical Nurse Educator
Ethan Graduate, Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated), Clinical Nurse Educator
Ethan Graduate, Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated), Clinical Nurse Educator
What are my career options?
Our graduates work in diverse specialty areas such as community health, critical care, intensive care, aged care, mental health, operating theatres and paediatrics.
Career progression opportunities include working as a clinical nurse consultant, clinical nurse specialist, clinical nurse educator, nurse manager, nurse practitioner or rural and remote practice nurse.
Can I qualify in both nursing and midwifery at UTS?
Yes, you can! You can undertake the Bachelor of Nursing followed by the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, and graduate with both qualifications in a minimum of five years.