Nursing
For some, nursing is a career — but for many, it’s a calling.
A world-class healthcare system needs nurses who can not only connect with and care for patients, but also nimbly adapt to and adopt new technology throughout their career.
Our nursing courses give you the skills you need to work as an enrolled nurse or registered nurse. Your degree will also give you the knowledge and understanding to provide patient-centred care in a variety of settings, with technology that’s always changing.
With nursing courses at Swinburne, you’ll learn in cutting-edge facilities that simulate real-life situations and settings.
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Choosing uni?
Don't be put off by the whole VTAC process - it really is easier than it looks (thanks to our VTAC-TICAL Toolkit.) Inside it, you'll find 'power tools' like our Plan of VTAC web session with the experts - which we recorded recently - the ATAR calculator plus the opportunity to chat one-one-one with a course expert.
Why study with us?
#1 in Australia for teaching quality and student support#
#1 in Victoria for skills development*
Hands-on experience with 800 hours of clinical placement^
Our nursing facilities
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Innovative nursing degree accredited
SWINBURNE LAUNCHES BACHELOR OF NURSING
Commencing Semester 1 2018, Swinburne’s new Bachelor of Nursing replaces lectures with patient cases, allowing students to interact with simulated and real-life scenarios through innovative technologies. Work placements in health, aged-care and community service mean students can graduate with industry experience and an edge for employment.
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"This course has allowed me to gain a much better understanding of the nursing profession and has been a great stepping stone into the industry. I’ve enjoyed every moment of the course. My experience on my first aged-care placement was one I’m truly grateful for, as I was given the space to learn and participate in everyday life at the hostel."
Samantha , Diploma of Nursing (enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
The Swinburne Advantage
An undergraduate degree must be about more than just knowledge – it’s also job readiness, professional experience and access to further opportunities.
We partner with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. Our degrees can include placements, internships, industry-linked projects, study tours and more. This is your chance to work on real-life projects, solve day-to-day challenges in your field and gain the professional skills that put knowledge into practice. You’ll build invaluable skills and confidence, knowing you have what it takes to land a job by graduation or even before.
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How to become a nurse
Becoming a nurse is more than just a rewarding and fulfilling career choice — for many it’s a calling. Learn how to become a registered or enrolled nurse and help people in your community.
Looking for more?
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Course guide
Find the course that will help you achieve your academic goals.
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Got a question?
Speak with our friendly team and book a one-on-one appointment
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Course planner
Begin planning the units you will study in your course.
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*Good Universities Guide 2020
#Good Universities Guide 2020
^ Included in our Bachelor of Nursing