<strong>Applicants with higher education study and/or vocational education and training (VET) study</strong><br>The following entry requirements apply:<br>your entire academic record will be considered<br>you may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning in accordance with your previous qualification/s<br>you must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test online. Applicants must contact 9209 5606 to arrange to sit the BKSB test.<br>you must hold NMBA registration as an enrolled nurse prior to commencement if applying through a Diploma of Nursing pathway.<p>Applicants who have successfully completed the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing or the HLT541607 Diploma of Nursing may be eligible to pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing with advanced standing and enter into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing program.<p><strong>Bachelor of Nursing English language requirements</strong><br>The Diploma of Nursing has entry criteria set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). All students entering this course must demonstrate they have achieved the <a href="https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills">Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) specified level of English language skills</a>, prior to commencing the course. <p>You must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 (Academic) overall. With a minimum score of 7.0 in listening, reading, and speaking and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing. For equivalent English language tests see <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility</a>.<p><strong>Inherent requirements of the Bachelor of Nursing</strong><br>The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.<a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/Holmesglen/media/Nursng-entry-requirement-documents/Inherent-requirements-Nursing.docx">Download the inherent requirements here.(Word - 402kb)</a>.<p><strong>Prior to undertaking clinical placement, </strong>students must be prepared to declare their health and immunisation status, complete a National Police Records Check annually and hold a valid Working with Children Check. <p>Required immunisations include:<br>Measles/Mumps/Rubella<br>Hepatitis A<br>Hepatitis B<br>Tuberculous<br>Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis<br>Polio<br>Influenza<br><strong>COVID-19 immunisations</strong><br>Prior to the commencement of the course students must be fully vaccinated, including having had their booster shot (third vaccination) to attend clinical placements.<p>Holmesglen will register all students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).<p><strong>Transition program</strong><br>To ensure a smooth transition from previous studies, students enrolling in the degree via alternative entry or advanced standing will be required to attend an on-campus transition course prior to commencing the degree.