In the distance education mode students study theoretical subjects through specially developed teaching packages whilst clinical subjects are studied both by study packages and associated residential schools and clinical block placements. Clinical experience Over the duration of the course students will be required to undertake 19 weeks of clinical experience in an allocated health care facility. While on this clinical placement, students will work as part of the health care or nursing team and deliver nursing care under the supervision and guidance of their clinical teacher. Clinical teachers, who are experienced nurses familiar with the Bachelor of Nursing course at CSU, will supervise and guide students during all hospital and community placements. Other subjects residential schools are compulsory but application for exemption can be applied for in extenuating circumstances.
All clinical placements are compulsory unless otherwise indicated.
Students commencing FCN2 in Spring enrol in NRS215 for two sessions. FCN2 can be completed in one session by distance education by enrolling in NRS225 in either spring or autumn.