The Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry Pathway) at La Trobe University is designed for students who hold a prior degree or health-related diploma and wish to transition into a rewarding career as a registered nurse. This undergraduate degree addresses the critical demand for skilled healthcare professionals by building your resilience and clinical expertise to navigate a complex healthcare sector. You will explore essential disciplines including biosciences for nursing, mental health nursing, and evidence-based nursing practice. By grounding your studies in both theoretical knowledge and practical application, you will develop the professional competence required to deliver high-quality patient care in diverse clinical environments.
Studied full-time on campus over two years, this course provides an intensive learning experience that balances academic rigour with hands-on training. You will work alongside leading clinicians in simulation laboratories and undertake clinical placements in hospitals and healthcare agencies, benefiting from La Trobe University’s partnerships with providers like Austin Health and Bendigo Health. Throughout your studies, you will master acute care, chronic and complex care, and leadership in nursing. You will graduate prepared to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), ready to pursue a professional pathway as a registered nurse.