Are you an enrolled nurse? With recognition of prior learning you could complete this degree in two years through our pathway options. Contact us for more info.
Domestic on campus
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $5,784.00 pa
Part-time - $2,892.00 pa
Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $5,784.00 pa
Part-time - $2,892.00 pa
Why study a nursing degree with Charles Sturt University? Our accredited course will prepare you for the healthcare workforce, and you'll benefit from our strong industry links and ties to regional and metropolitan communities across New South Wales. Patient care requires a holistic approach, and this course provides you with the theory, skills and understanding you'll need in the workplace.
The Bachelor of Nursing supports students to undertake at least 800 hours of clinical placements in an exciting range of authentic healthcare settings.
During your bachelor's degree in nursing you'll work in a broad range of contexts and with patients across the lifespan, graduating as a competent and adaptable registered nurse. You'll be able to think creatively and critically; and be a reflective and ethical practitioner, educator and facilitator. You'll also advocate for patient health and wellbeing.
Charles Sturt University has strong links with the Western, Far Western, Murrumbidgee and Mid-North Coast Local Health Districts of New South Wales. These community health affiliations provide the opportunity to gain real-world practical experience and ensure our course is relevant to the industry and serves contemporary nursing needs.
If you are an Australian First Nations student you can choose to apply to study our Bachelor of Nursing online with a First Nations cohort. This will give you the opportunity to attend dedicated intensive schools with other First Nations students and access support from dedicated tutors.
If you’re in high school and completing a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) – or if you’ve successfully completed a Certificate III in any course through TAFE or RTO vocational education – you could get entry into our Bachelor of Nursing.
Are you an enrolled nurse? Or are you currently completing a Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent)? With recognition of prior learning you can gain eight subject credits and complete the Bachelor of Nursing in just two years full time study to become a registered nurse!
Hone your skills with HealthiERSim, Australia’s leading medical record simulation technology. Developed by Charles Sturt for our students, it’s an exclusive tool you’ll use to practice crucial healthcare processes. So you graduate fully prepared for your nursing career.
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Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
Our Bachelor of Nursing graduates are recognised for their critical thinking, diversity and professionalism. Many Charles Sturt University-educated nurses have received overseas recognition and now work internationally. When you graduate, you'll be a registered nurse – with experience in professional practice – ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers. You could:
From emergency situations to post-procedure care, nurses are needed in public and private hospitals and health facilities, community health centres, defence forces, primary and secondary industries, insurance, justice health, mental health, and workplace health and safety.
Use your knowledge and skills to conduct research and improve and advance patient care nursing practice. You could also return to undertake postgraduate study, such as one of our nursing graduate certificates, a graduate diploma, or one of our health research degrees
After graduating with the Bachelor of Nursing, you have the opportunity to specialise in any area of nursing that interests you.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Want to take the stress out of work placement so you can focus on what matters? We're making it easier with our Work Place Learning Grants. You could receive $2,000 to put towards your first work placement to help cover the costs of accommodation, travel, food - whatever you need! After all, hands-on learning is at the heart of what we do at Charles Sturt. Eligible for Bachelor of Nursing students enrolled in online study commencing in 2023 only, who will be studying the subject NRS276 in that same year. The grant will be paid post-census in the session in which you study that subject. Call 1800 275 278 for further information.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| NRS160 | Contexts of Nursing | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS165 | Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS162 | Nursing Workplace Learning 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS163 | Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 1 | 8 credit pts |
| NRS171 | Health Challenges 1: Acute Care A | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS175 | Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS173 | Nursing Workplace Learning 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS174 | Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS274 | Health Challenges 2: Acute Care B | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS275 | Caring in Nursing | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS276 | Nursing Workplace Learning 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS277 | Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 3 | 8 credit pts |
| NRS280 | Indigenous Health Care For Nurses | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS281 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nurses | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS282 | Nursing Workplace Learning 4 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS283 | Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 4 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS384 | Health Challenges 3: Mental Health Care | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS385 | The Registered Nurse in Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS386 | Nursing Workplace Learning 5 | 8 credit pts | ||
| NRS387 | Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 5 | 8 credit pts |
Brush up on your skills with our short, online subjects that prepare you for university. Topics range from essay writing and grammar, to maths, statistics, and chemistry - best of all they're free for most Australian residents. Visit Study Link to see our full range of subjects.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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The English-language requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing align with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standard (2025).
Students must meet one of the following criteria:
Students from a non-English speaking background must:
Examples of equivalent requirements are provided below. Details of other accepted tests are available from the NMBA website.
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If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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