Nursing is a highly rewarding career that can take you from outback Australia to capital cities, or even overseas. As a registered nurse, you will combine your nursing skills and knowledge with your passion for caring for others in their time of need. CSU's Bachelor of Nursing is a contemporary and competitive course developed in close association with the industry. This course is ideal if you have just completed high school, or you are an enrolled nurse looking to upgrade your qualification. CSU nursing graduates are highly sought after and have excellent job prospects in both metropolitan and rural areas. Course highlights CSU's Bachelor of Nursing is a leading course in nursing and health education in Australia, preparing you for future practice in a range of settings and specialisations. You will benefit from CSU's strong industry links and ties to regional communities across NSW. Practical learning from the beginning We will support you to develop the knowledge, attitudes and practical skills needed to become a registered nurse – this includes 20 weeks of clinical practice in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities in rural and regional areas. Professional understanding As a nurse, you will be an advocate for your patient's care and healing. Patient care requires a holistic approach, and this course provides you with the skills and understanding you will need in the workplace. CSU's nursing course will give you an understanding of Indigenous Australian cultures, international and national perspectives of primary health care, law, mental health nursing, aged care nursing, family health care, chronic and acute care and much more. Professional affiliations CSU has strong links with the Western, Far Western and Murrumbidgee Local Health Districts of New South Wales. These affiliations provide the opportunity for you to gain real-world practical experience and ensure course material is industry-relevant. International placements Explore exciting international study opportunities as a CSU nursing student with overseas clinical placements available. Possible destinations include India, Thailand, Samoa and the Philippines. Take it further All CSU Bachelor of Nursing graduates can undertake further study if they wish to specialise. Opportunities include clinical nursing specialities, nurse practitioner, research, midwifery, leadership and management and clinical education; the opportunities are endless. Career opportunities CSU's Bachelor of Nursing graduates are recognised for their skills and professionalism. Many CSU-trained nurses have received overseas recognition and now work internationally. Public and private healthcare facilities 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, workplace health and safety. Improve patient care Use your skills to conduct research to improve and advance patient care practice. Specialise After graduating with a CSU Bachelor of Nursing, you have the opportunity to specialise in any area of nursing that interests you.