Learn how to provide expert nursing care to patients and communities. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary nursing care at an individual and community level.

Benefit from simulation learning and extensive supervised professional practice in real world settings from your first year of study.

This three-year full-time course focuses on nursing in our northern tropical context. It prepares you to work in multiple settings from large metropolitan hospitals to rural and isolated practice clinics.

You can study your entire degree with JCU in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Mount Isa or study externally. Have the opportunity to go on an overseas student exchange or an international placement experience. Australian clinical placement is provided in a range of contemporary health settings. Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context, preparing you for smooth transition into the workplace. JCU's exceptional learner engagement and teaching resources ensure you graduate job ready.

Graduates will be eligible for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

A JCU Nursing degree prepares you for a career in a range of rural, regional and metropolitan nursing settings. This unique focus will distinguish you from your peers throughout your career.

JCU Nursing graduates are known for their skill, care and work across Australia and internationally. Graduates work in a variety of areas, such as metropolitan hospitals, rural and regional centres, Government departments and defence, non-government agencies and community health.

This degree provides a strong foundation for future specialisation in areas such as emergency, mental health, aged care, oncology and community health, rural and remote practice or in health policy, research, management, or education sectors.