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Unlock your potential with an EN to RN pathway
TAFE Queensland's Bachelor of Nursing provides Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) graduates with a unique diploma-to-degree pathway. Our degree has been designed by nurses for nurses and will help you develop job-ready skills to work as an RN. The Bachelor of Nursing will be delivered flexibly, allowing you to learn online and face to face at the South Bank campus in Brisbane and the Southport campus on the Gold Coast. Eligible diploma graduates could transition seamlessly into our nursing degree with a full year of credit*.
Why choose an EN to RN pathway with TAFE Queensland?
Designed by nurses for nurses
Our educators are trained nurses who regularly return to industry to keep their skills and knowledge current, giving you confidence that frontline workers are teaching you real-world skills.
Earn while you learn
Completing a diploma first gives you valuable industry insight and essential hands-on skills, meaning you have the knowledge to start working in your industry and earning money while you finish your degree.
Supportive teachers
Our educators are the best at what they do. They are passionate about the nursing industry and encourage and mentor you throughout your studies to ensure you reach your full potential.
Flexible, hands-on education
Our Bachelor of Nursing combines hands-on learning with uni thinking, giving you the best of both worlds. Plus, our degree is flexible, allowing you to study online and on campus.
The degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and provides the necessary academic qualification for eligibility as a Registered Nurse in Australia.
We have clinical labs that are very much like what to expect in the hospital setting and in acute care settings. We also have new, innovative technology where we can use virtual reality.
* Completing the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) may provide up to one year credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing, eligibility checks will be done during enrolment.
This course is listed as an approved course with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and accredited by Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The course is CRICOS registered for the South Bank and Southport campuses. Additional eligibility applies for international students.
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