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2023 Cou rse Gu i deNURSING &M I DW I F E RY- Nursing- Nursing & MidwiferyWORLDREADy
Nursing & Midwifery at ECUBE WORLD READY.ECU has a reputation for producing some of the highest quality nursingand midwifery graduates in Western Australia, and is recognised AS atop 100 nursing program worldwide.We have dedicated nursing and midwifery courses, including WA’s only nursing and midwifery dualdegree program. These courses offer an innovative and broad study approach for scenario-basedlearning. Students are provided with access to state‑of‑the‑art health and wellness facilitiesfeaturing simulated practice areas and practicum placements with a range of healthcare providers.Becomeworld readyat ecu.Why study Nursing and Midwifery at ECU?WA’S ONLYDUAL NURSING& 00state-of-the-artfacilitiesShanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking ofAcademic Subjects 2021 and QS WorldUniversity Subject Ranking 2021.ABOVE WORLDAVERAGEPERFORMANCEIN RESEARCHContentsNursing & Midwifery at ECU3Bachelor of Science (Nursing)6Bachelor of Science (Nursing) /Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)8Postgraduate Nursing & Midwifery9Admission Pathways to ECU12Applying to ECU14Facilities, Services & Support15OVER 160PLACEMENTPROVIDERSInspired to become a nurseGraduate Nurse Kellie McDiarmid is an inspiration to her family, her community andto mature age students who are still wondering if they can do it.She never completed Year 10. Didn’t even know what an exam was when shestarted university. And she studied while being a solo mother to four children,one of which she had at the age of 16.ECU is committed to reconciliation and recognisesand respects the significance of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples’ communities, culturesand histories. ECU acknowledges and respects theNoongar people as the traditional custodians ofthe land on which our campuses are sMiss McDiarmid, a proud Dieri, Arabana and Kokatha woman from South Australia,and Aboriginal Student Ambassador at ECU, says she was inspired to become anurse when she lived with her grandmother in a remote outback town.“I met a lady named Sister June – she was knowledgeable, humble, beautifuland kind. She was the only doctor, royal flying doctor, midwife and communitysupport where I grew up. I aspire to be half the nurse and person she was.”3
WORLD readyGraduates“I SPOKE TO NURSES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND THEY KNEW ECU ISAN AMAZING PLACE TO STUDY.”The reputation, location, facilities, curriculum, and employment opportunitiespost-graduation made the decision easy for me to decide where to study nursing.The staff are passionate about nursing and extremely knowledgeable in their fieldsof expertise. They have been extremely approachable and more than willing to help.The course provides practicum placements where I can enhance the skills learnt in class,and simulation wards provide a real-life set up to practice in. It makes interactive learningmotivating, and makes you feel like a nurse before you have officially become one.OUTSTANDING HEALTH ANDWELLNESS FACILITIESOur state‑of‑the‑art health and wellness buildingincorporates high and low fidelity simulatedpractice wards for both nursing and midwifery thatprovide a safe, authentic environment for clinicalskills development. These provide students withthe opportunity for experiential hands‑on practiceto learn skills in a variety of simulated scenarios,designed to increase the competence andconfidence of students. The wards include 66 bedson the Joondalup Campus and 23 beds on theSouth West Campus that simulate the real worldhealthcare environment, and dedicated midwiferypractice areas. The technology and equipmentutilised at our South West Campus is the sameas that featured at our Joondalup Campus,ensuring that all ECU nursing and midwiferystudents have access to the same supportivelearning environment.I work full-time, so the convenience and flexibility of engaging with staff online is pricelessto me, and I don’t have to reduce my working hours. I cannot recommend the amazingatmosphere more highly enough. I am so proud to be an ECU student.ECU’S NURSING AND MIDWIFERYCOURSES IN THE SOUTH WESTECU’s nursing and nursing/midwifery undergraduatedegrees can also be studied at our South West Campus.The upgraded facilities are the most sophisticated inregional Western Australia. They include nursing andmidwifery demonstration areas and a high dependencyward. We have dedicated staff in the South West tosupport students on their journey. We work with regionalclinical partners to provide real world experiences inthe area.Emily JamesECU Nursing student“ECU IS RENOWNED FOR OFFERING THE BEST NURSING AND MIDWIFERYCOURSES THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE REAL WORLD.”I undertook placements in many clinical areas including maternity, Emergency Department(ED), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), and the neonatal nursery which gave me the clinicalexperience needed to thrive in my career as a nurse and midwife.The course was flexible, and I was able to work part-time; study full-time with someclasses online; and manage a young family.The lecturers were approachable, encouraging and very knowledgeable in the subjectsthey taught, and I also made some amazing lifelong friends who I now work with in thesame industry and we chat and debrief all the time.Rosebeth KagoceECU Nursing and Midwifery graduate“I CHOSE TO STUDY NURSING AT ECU BECAUSE OF THE REPUTATIONOF THE PROGRAM.”As a teenager, I was always interested in science and the human body. Studying nursingat university is my opportunity to become the first person in my family that is qualified toprovide healthcare.The facilities at ECU’s South West campus are advanced, and the rooms for nursingpractice are set up similar to a real-life clinical ward.4Mums Adopting Midwifery Students(MAMS) ProgramPRACTICAL PLACEMENTPARTNERSHIP PROGRAMSTo consolidate the theory learnt in the classroom and tounderstand expectant and new parents’ experiences ofhaving a baby, all midwifery students participate in ourMothers Adopting Midwifery Students (MAMS) program.The MAMS program pairs students with pregnant womenfor their mutual benefit. Students assist throughout thepregnancy all the way through to the first few weeksafter childbirth. The program offers invaluable learningopportunities outside of a ‘typical’ classroom setting,where students can develop both their clinical andinterpersonal skills.Our partnership programs offer nursing and midwiferystudents the opportunity to undertake the majority oftheir practical placements in one health service, allowingthem access to helpful resources, as well as networkingopportunities. These unique partnership programs areavailable at a range of healthcare facilities, includingSir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital andNorth Metropolitan Mental Health Service.The staff at ECU are supportive and the university provides many workshops forassignments which include formatting and referencing. I found these were extremelyhelpful and was able to use the skills I learnt to hit the ground running with myassessments.Kavan PatelECU South West Nursing student5
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)Clinical or Professional Work PlacementIndicative ATAR: 70Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalentAvailability & Campus:JOMLSWFull-time Part-time OLThis course provides a broad knowledge and skill basethat will enable students to practice independentlyand interdependently as a registered nurse within theAustralian healthcare industry. The course is designed toenable graduates to be well prepared to make significantcontributions to the outcomes of patients within a diverserange of health care settings.Admission RequirementsIt is desirable that all applicants have completed study ina science related subject at WACE – general or ATAR level.Applications for this course are not accepted throughECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme.Reporting ObligationsECU has an obligation to report details of studentsenrolled in this course to the Australian Health PractitionerRegulation Agency (AHPRA), see the unit set on ourwebsite for more information.Students are required to successfully complete 840 hoursof clinical practice as part of the course. Placements areundertaken with a range of clinical partners as full-timeclinical placements.Students enrolled in entry-to-practice programs will berequired to travel to professional experience placementsin a variety of health services within the region of thecampus they are enrolled and may be required to travelto other regions of Western Australia. Students enrolledat ECU South West will be required to travel to Perth forsome clinical placements. Students are responsible forany travel and accommodation related costs. Professionalexperience placements require rostered shifts covering the24-hour period, inclusive of weekends and public holidays.Students are expected not to undertake paid employmentduring a period of full-time professional experienceplacement, as it is a requirement that students have asufficient length of breaks between shifts.There are attendance requirements for this clinical orprofessional work placement.Clearance and/or Risk ManagementProtocols Required:To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil theirduty of care, students are required to complete clinicalpractice orientation, risk management training andobtain various screening, vaccination and clearances,as appropriate on commencement of the course andin subsequent semesters. These clinical placementrequirements include, but are not restricted to:y International students on temporary visas may berequired to provide a Certificate of International PoliceClearance where possible.y WA Police National Police Certificate.y WA Health Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check.Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwiferyprofessions, there are inherent requirements applicableto this course that may impact upon the success ofsome potential students. Applicants and students witha disability or other issue likely to impact on their abilityto perform in practice are encouraged to contact theDirector, Undergraduate Nursing Studies to discuss thesupport and inherent requirements of this course.RegistrationStudents on clinical or professional work placement mustobserve professional practice rules.CareersFor more information, see course details on our website.Nurse, Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Registered NurseSee more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/C33y Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.Professional Recognitiony Manual Handling Certification.Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council(ANMAC) have accredited this course.y Evidence of immunisation status aligned with theAustralia Immunisation Handbook.Students will need to graduate to be eligible to registerwith the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Boardof Australia is required to practice in the profession.Graduates are entitled to apply for registration with theNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practice as aregistered nurse.y Tuberculosis screening.y MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to,a health facility outside of Western Australia in the12 months.y WA Working with Children Check.y Confidentiality agreement.y COVID-19 related requirements.6Available at the Joondalup CampusAvailable at the Mount Lawley CampusAvailable at ECU South West, BunburyAvailable onlineComing IN 2025Our new campus in the heart of the Perth CBDwill represent the future of university education– urban, connected, integrated with businessand community – and part of the lifebloodof a thriving city.ECU City will seamlessly bring together Creative Industries,Business and Technology to deliver a world-class universitycampus that transforms the city of Perth.Campus keyJOMLSWOLECU CityTo follow the journey, visit www.citycampus.ecu.edu.auPlease note accreditation or professional recognitiondetails are correct as at time of print.For latest information please visit ecuworldready.com.au7
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) /Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)PostgraduateNursing & MidwiferyIndicative ATAR: 75Duration: 4 years full-timeAvailability & Campus:The School of Nursing and Midwifery seeks to make a real difference to people and their families,their careers, our communities, and the broader health and education sectors. We have a uniquerange of educational and research programs and offer world-class facilities and strong academicleadership in the fields of nursing and midwifery postgraduate studies. We firmly believe that withthe right support, everyone can achieve their ambitions and excel in their careers. Our courses aredeveloped in collaboration with industry partners to ensure contemporary and responsive curriculato enhance our students’ knowledge and career progression.JOFull-time MLSWOL Part-timeThis comprehensive course is unique in WA, preparinggraduates for flexible career options in dynamic healthcaresettings. The course offers an innovative and broad studyapproach, with graduates ready for entry-level practice inboth midwifery and nursing. It provides students with theknowledge and skills to deliver high quality care within thehealthcare environment.Admission RequirementsAll applicants are required to provide a personal statement.This statement must outline their understanding of theRegistered Nurse’s role and of a Registered Midwife’srole, their reasons for wishing to undertake this course,and an outline of their plan for managing the workload.Applications for this course are not accepted throughECU’s Experience Based Entry Scheme.y International students on temporary visas may berequired to provide a Certificate of International PoliceClearance where possible.y WA Police National Police Certificate.y WA Health Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check.y Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.y Neonatal Resuscitation Certification.y Manual Handling Certification.y Evidence of immunisation status aligned with theAustralia Immunisation Handbook.y Tuberculosis screening.y MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to,a health facility outside of Western Australia in the12 months.y WA Working with Children Check.y Confidentiality agreement.Reporting Obligationsy COVID-19 related requirements.ECU has an obligation to report details of studentsenrolled in this course to the Australian Health PractitionerRegulation Agency (AHPRA), see the unit set on our websitefor more information.Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwiferyprofessions, there are inherent requirements applicableto this course that may impact upon the success ofsome potential students. Applicants and students with adisability or other issue likely to impact on their ability toperform in practice are encouraged to contact the Director,Undergraduate Nursing Studies to discuss the support andinherent requirements of this course.Clinical or Professional Work PlacementStudents are required to successfully complete 840 hoursof nursing clinical practice hours and a further 640 hoursmidwifery clinical practice hours. Students are also requiredto follow ten women throughout their pregnancy journey,accumulating a further 200 hours of midwifery clinicalplacement hours.Students enrolled in entry-to-practice programs will berequired to travel to professional experience placementsin a variety of health services within the region of thecampus they are enrolled and may be required to travelto other regions of Western Australia. Students enrolled atECU South West will be required to travel to Perth for someclinical placements. Students are responsible for any traveland accommodation related costs. Professional experienceplacements require rostered shifts covering the 24-hourperiod, inclusive of weekends and public holidays. Studentsare expected not to undertake paid employment during aperiod of full-time professional experience placement, as itis a requirement that students have a sufficient length ofbreaks between shifts.There are attendance requirements for this clinical orprofessional work placement.Clearance and/or Risk ManagementProtocols Required:To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil theirduty of care, students are required to complete clinicalpractice orientation, risk management training and8obtain various screening, vaccination and clearances,as appropriate on commencement of the course andin subsequent semesters. These clinical placementrequirements include, but are not restricted to:Students on clinical or professional work placement mustobserve professional practice rules.For more information, see course details on our website.Professional RecognitionGraduate Certificate in Careof the AgeingSuited to nurses and other health professionals wantingto develop knowledge and expertise in the care of olderadults in a variety of settings.The course aims to develop excellence in leadership,innovation and contemporary care delivery to older adultsin a variety of settings (including acute care, communityand residential), to meet the rapidly increasing demand forhighly skilled professionals.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/I68Graduate Certificate inHealthcare Leadershipand ManagementProvides a strong focus on the application of leadershipand management principles in a range of healthcare settings.Graduates of this course will be equipped for leadershiproles in all health care environments, including clinics,hospital settings, outpatient facilities, businesses, schools,and community centres.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/J50Graduate Certificate in Childrenand Young People’s NursingThis course builds on the skills and knowledge acomprehensive nurse has attained at undergraduatelevel. It equips nurses working with children to meet theeducational needs as stated by various professional bodiesto specialise in children and young people’s nursing.Nurses wishing to specialise in the care of children andyoung people can study this course to enable themto meet the educational needs required by a range ofprofessional bodies.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/L84WA UNIVERSITYNURSINGPostgraduate Full-time Employment andMedian Salary, Good Universities Guide 2022Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council(ANMAC) have accredited this course.RegistrationStudents will need to graduate to be eligible to registerwith the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board ofAustralia is required to practice in the profession.Non-Standard TimetableProspective applicants are advised that there is an ‘on call’component to this course. It is a requirement in Australiathat midwifery students provide Continuity of Care to tenwomen throughout the course of their studies; this includesbeing on call to attend them when they give birth.CareersMidwife, Regional Midwife, Rural Midwife, Remote Midwife,Nurse, Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Registered NurseSee more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/Y769
Graduate Certificate inMental HealthProvides students from a range of health related disciplineswith an overview of contemporary and evidence-basedapproaches to the delivery of mental health care. Studentswill gain an appreciation of the historical context of mentalhealth care and develop a range of assessment andintervention skills that can be applied in a range of mentalhealth settings. The choice of an elective unit offers studentsthe opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a range ofspecialised mental health care contexts.The course also enables students to critically evaluate thestrengths and weaknesses of various management strategiesfor supporting clients with a mental illness in the community.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/L54Graduate Certificate in MidwiferyDiagnostics and PrescribingProvides knowledge and skills to Australian RegisteredMidwives who wish to extend their scope of practice toinclude ordering and interpreting investigative tests, as wellas the safe and effective prescribing of scheduled medicines.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/L90Master of Clinical NursingThis coursework Masters allows nurse clinicians to enhancetheir individual specialty knowledge and competencewhilst working in their selected area of specialisation.Theoretical and practical knowledge will be augmentedby a substantial clinical project to enable the developmentof advanced critical thinking and project writing skills.The course encourages innovative evidence-based practicethat will ultimately lead to improved nursing practice.Specialisations:Advanced Nursing, Children and Young People’s Nursing,Critical Care Nursing – Intensive Care, Emergency Nursing,Mental Health.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/I52Master of Nurse EducationPrepares nurses to undertake senior roles in nurseeducation, training, continuing education, and/or staffdevelopment in the healthcare sector.The course focuses on developing and enhancingteaching and learning knowledge, skills, and practicesthat enable graduates to have an impact on the nextgeneration of nurses.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/I33Master of NursingThis course provides Registered Nurses with an opportunityto develop in-depth knowledge of contemporary healthcare practice and the skills to apply this knowledge topractice within a national and international context.Students will undertake core units of study related toclinical leadership and management, global healthissues, chronic condition management, clinical education,health practice evaluation, and evidenced based practiceand research design.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/J88Master of Nursing(Graduate Entry)This coursework Masters is a graduate entry programfor applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline,with a strong focus on clinical practice and research whichleads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Boardof Australia.The program will provide experiential and authenticlearning opportunities, supplemented by theoreticalcomponents, to ensure graduates are industry-ready uponentry to practice.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/J46Master of Nursing(Nurse Practitioner)Builds upon a student’s foundation and experienceas a specialist Registered Nurse with advancedpractice abilities.The course will include study of the biophysical, social,cultural, political and clinical sciences that underpinprofessional nursing practice. Learning experienceacross all course units will enhance and apply students’knowledge of cultural awareness, including the historyand specific health needs of Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples.Study in this course includes development of new clinicalskills that incorporate practice activities that extendbeyond the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse,as well as the professional, legal and ethical behavioursnecessary to support this practice within a nursing modelof care into the future.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/L88HIGH QUALITYRESEARCH,REAL WORLD IMPACTOur research programs on improving health andwell-being across the lifespan, and quality andsafety of healthcare, is consistently assessedas being internationally recognised and highlycited. Our research in the fields of chronicdisease management, child and family health,safety and quality of healthcare are recognisedas innovative and relevant to national andinternational audiences.We collaborate with world-class researchers,industry leaders and clinical experts in thedevelopment, conduct and application of ourresearch in our drive to conduct high qualityresearch with real world impact.Master of Nursing (Research)Prepares students to be independent researchers withthe ability to develop and implement a research proposalrelevant to nursing.The course is directed both at students with an interest inresearch and those planning a research career, preparingnurses to practice in the field of nursing research.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/I67Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an opportunity topursue a topic you’re passionate about at the highestacademic level.A PhD is an independent, supervised research project thatis assessed on the submission of a thesis or creative workand exegesis.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/L61Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a researchdegree commencing with a cohort-based foundationyear of research preparation followed by an independent,supervised research project.The subjects covered in the first year support thedevelopment of the research project and includegeneric research training and discipline-specific units.These provide you with strategies for a successfulresearch journey, appropriate research design andmethodology, timely completion, and effective writingand communication skills. You must achieve an overallWeighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% in the first year ofresearch preparation in order to continue into the thesiscomponent of the course.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/J42Master of Midwifery (Research)This research Masters prepares students to beindependent researchers with the ability to develop andimplement a research proposal relevant to midwifery.The course is directed both at students with an interest inresearch and those planning a research career.“NURSE PRACTITIONERS ARE THE FUTURE.”See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/I19Master of Midwifery PracticeThis coursework program prepares Registered Nursesto become competent, confident midwives registeredwith the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.See more course informationecu.edu.au/courses/I8010I have been a flight nurse since 2005 and felt now was the time to advance my clinical skills. My greatest challenge wasto take the plunge to start my study. “Was I too old? Would I get through the rigours of the course? How would I jugglekids, work, family?”I considered becoming a Nurse Practitioner many years ago but doubted myself and did not see an opportunity for aNurse Practitioner with the RFDS at the time. Now the time has changed, and Nurse Practitioners are the future.Shane MillerECU postgraduate Nurse Practitioner graduate and Flight Nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service11
ADMISSION PATHWAYSTO ECUThings torememberStudying4 or moreATARsubjectsWe believe everyone should have the opportunity toaccess a university education. That’s why we’ve createda range of entry options.The admission process can vary, based on whether youare in Year 12, your educational qualifications and thecourse for which you are applying for.Please note there are minimum academic and Englishrequirements for all courses at ECU, and some alsohave inherent requirements, additional prerequisitesand/or special admission requirements. Please referto the Course Entry requirements for your course atecuworldready.com.au. Another component to enteringinto an ECU course is meeting English competency ofwhich applicants have a variety of options. To viewthese please see our website h-competencyIf you are unsure we recommend you contact us for apersonal consultation about your options with one ofour experienced Future Students staff.Considerapplying throughExperience BasedEntry Schemepathway asbackupATAR StudentsAustralian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a rankingbased on eligible subjects studied in Year 12. If your ATARdoesn’t meet entry requirements for the course you’vechosen, you have some options:y If you’ve attended a school on our ECU Accesslist, your selection rank may be adjusted upwardsand you may meet entry requirements for anundergraduate course. Please search ECU Access listat www.ecu.edu.au for more informationy Alternatively, you may apply for consideration via ourExperience Based Entry Scheme pathwayYESApply via TISCYear 12studentCompletingCertificate IVAre youcompletingATAREnglish?y Or, you can search for another course with a lowerATAR requirementy Or, you may be eligible for our UniPrep course whichwe recommend you include as a preference onyour application.School LeaversApplyvia TISCAre you studyingat an ECUAccess school?For all Year 12 students applying for ECU courses, you willneed to meet English competency as well as achieveWACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education).You can use the Experience Based Entry Scheme pathwayif you’re currently in Year 12 and:If you are unsure of your pathway, our Future Studentsteam is available to discuss course requirements andentry options specific to your interests.y You haven’t generated an ATAR but you’ve passed3 ATAR subjects 1 General subjecty You had a near-miss ATAR for your chosen course; orandy You’ve completed WACENOStudying3 ATARsubjects 1 GeneralsubjectApply viaTISC viaExperienceBased EntryScheme PathwayCompletingGeneralsubjectsAPPLY VIA TISCFOR UNIPREPApplyingfor WAAPAincluding theBachelor ofEducation(Secondary)MusicEducationApply directto ECUAPPLY VIA TISCPROVIDINGEXPERIENCEBASED ENTRYSCHEMEDOCUMENTSy You meet the English competency requirementsy You satisfy any prerequisites for the course you want toapply for.If you are a current Year 12 ATAR student seekingadmission for Semester 1, please submit your courseapplication via TISC. If you are also applying through ourExperience Based Entry Scheme pathway then pleaseattach your documents to your TISC application.If you don’t have an ATAR, but satisfy English competency,please submit your application and documentationvia TISC.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON APPLYING,VISIT ecuworldready.com.au/apply12FOR INFORMATION ON EARLY OFFERS, VISIT ecuworldready.com.au/early-offers13
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Studying nursing at university is my opportunity to become the first person in my family that is qualified to provide healthcare. The facilities at ECU's South West campus are advanced, and the rooms for nursing practice are set up similar to a real-life clinical ward. The staff at ECU are supportive and the university provides many workshops for
