Care and compassion are at the heart of everything you do. Successful completion of a relevant undergraduate qualification allows you to undertake a shortened program of study in nursing through the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry). It also enables you to apply for registration as a registered nurse in Australia.

Using a primary healthcare framework, this course combines theory, critical thinking and reflective practice, while also applying physical and behavioural sciences to nursing. You will study using evidence-based practice principles, and explore the best ways in which to care for individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds.

You will also put theory into action at Western’s state-of-the-art on-campus simulated clinical practice settings, as well as undertaking placements in a range of health facilities and community settings.

* Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) has accreditation and approval from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) Opens in new window. ANMAC is a partner board of the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA

As a Nursing graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

• Community health
• Disability services
• Rehabilitation services
• Research and Education
• Policy development