This 3 year course is designed to meet the needs of contemporary practice within a diverse range of healthcare contexts and practice settings. You will develop the knowledge and skills for practice at a beginning level as a general or mental health nurse. VU graduates are known in the industry for their extensive practical experience upon course completion. Using our state-of-the-art technology you will participate in simulation learning in the classroom and practise your skills in a safe environment. If you’re looking for a career change or want to build on your current nursing skills and take on more responsibility, the Bachelor of Nursing will open the door to rewarding career opportunities.

This is an industry that needs qualified employees. More than three-quarters of nursing graduates find full-time employment within four months of graduation. The number of job openings for registered nurses is expected to increase over the next five years. Work settings Career options for a registered nurse include working in settings such as medical/surgical, mental health, emergency, orthopaedics, radiology, research, eye and ear, paediatric and residential care. Job titles Registered nurse Nursing manager Nursing educator Clinical nurse specialist