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Study this degree online through a combination of online resources and some on-campus residential workshops. Benefit from excellent online resources, regular tutor contact and extensive supervised professional placement and clinical experience in real-world settings, beginning in your first year.Australian clinical placement is provided in a range of contemporary health settings. Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context, preparing you for smooth transition into the workplace. JCU’s exceptional learner engagement and teaching resources ensure you graduate job ready.Graduates will be eligible for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).View the handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studentsIf you identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, JCU can assist you in your pursuit of a health career through the Indigenous Health Careers Access Program (IHCAP) (PDF, 617 KB) Additional informationStudy nursing online with JCU’s Bachelor of Nursing Science (External). Our Bachelor of Nursing Science, or BSN, programs allow eligible candidates to study externally with limited attendance at JCU’s Townsville or Cairns campuses. With registered nurses in high demand, graduate as a sought-after professional ready to pursue your dream career in a variety of settings.Earn a contemporary nursing degree in Queensland with the flexibility of an external study mode. Learn from leading professionals in the health industry and benefit from their teaching excellence and experience. Learn how to plan and implement nursing interventions and manage and evaluate care.A JCU nursing degree online will train you to work in all settings, from metropolitan private and public hospitals to rural and isolated clinics. Gain expert knowledge in communication, Indigenous health studies, law and ethics, working with vulnerable population groups, mental health and the Australian healthcare system.Studying a Bachelor of Nursing Science online means you apply your theoretical knowledge to 880 hours of supervised professional practice in a variety of acute and diverse community health settings. Learn how to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds as you work closely with rural, remote, tropical and Indigenous communities.Graduates of JCU’s BSN work in a variety of areas including mental health, aged care, oncology, community health and health education. All JCU nursing programs are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.Make a Difference TogetherJCU is passionate about helping Bachelor of Nursing Science (External) students to develop a healthy study routine and be confident in your abilities.JCU offers short courses designed to revise your knowledge of maths, statistics and academic reading and writing. You can sign up for self-study workshops focusing on effective note taking, studying for exams and writing assignments.Studiosity is an after-hours online study support providing personalised, live help from a trained network of advisors. You can receive feedback on your academic writing and fine-tune your assignments before you submit them.Succeed in nursing on your own terms. JCU’s Bachelor of Nursing Science (External) program is a unique opportunity for students to join the health care profession without committing to an on-site campus program. Hide Additional Information