Nursing Congress Australia 2019

All About Becoming a Registered Nurse in Australia

Registered Nurses may be the most sought-after healthcare position not only in Australia but also worldwide, as the demand for skilled and experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) far outweighs the supply. This increasing demand for #Registered_Nurses (RNs) is fuelled by multiple factors – among them is a sharp increase in the numbers of the ageing population and a far greater need for chronic care and acute care management. If you are interested in a career as a #Registered_Nurse (RN) in Australia, then this is certainly the best time to step into this field.

Nursing Conferences Australia 2019

Over the past decade, Australia’s health industry has achieved a reputation for world-class technology, medical innovation, high-quality professional competence and a robust research and development system. Registered nursing in Australia has become one of the most dynamic and evolving areas of nursing, and RNs are listed as one of 15 recognised healthcare professions (AHPRA 2018).

What does it mean to be an RN?

#Registered_Nurses (RNs) work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside other skilled professionals including doctors, surgeons, physiotherapists, specialty #nurses, therapists and others to provide ongoing patient care. They play a versatile role and may be responsible for coordinating activities that promote patient wellness. Some of your duties would include observing and recording patient behaviour, performing diagnostic tests, administering medication and establishing treatment plans. You will also be required to prep patients for examinations, assist in operations and post-operative care, update and maintain medical records and help in the treatment of medical emergencies.

As a #Registered_Nurse (RN), you can choose to study further in a specialty that interests you such as:

• Rural and Remote
• Rehabilitation
• Intensive Care
• Paediatrics
• Aged Care
• Community Health
• Surgical Nursing
• Aboriginal Health
• Oncology
• Mental Health
• Medical Nursing

#Registered_Nurses could also choose to specialise in health administration, education and the research field.

How to become a Registered Nurse in Australia?

To become a #Registered_Nurse in Australia you need to complete a 3-year Bachelor of Nursing, which is available at most Australian universities. In order to apply, you have to be over 17 years of age or should have completed your HSC with an appropriate Universities Admission Index (UAI).

There are many universities that offer 3-years, full-time Bachelor of Nursing courses or the equivalent part-time #Registered_Nurse courses, and the specific curriculums can vary slightly between universities. All of these #Registered_Nurse courses will provide a blend of theory and #nursing clinical experience in various settings, and give you experience working in medical and surgical wards, operating theatres, emergency departments, community care, intensive care units, mental health units, and aged care facilities, among others.

During the course of your studies, you can practice your clinical skills in simulation laboratories on specially constructed mannequins, under the guidance of experienced university educators. #Registered_Nurse (RN) students are exposed to a broad range of clinical areas and settings— so that you can get a better chance to discover what area of #nursing you like the best and can explore this field further.

After you complete your #Registered_Nurse course, you have to apply to the AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)  to practice as a #Registered_Nurse.

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