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Bachelor of Nursing – Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse pathway

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Southern Cross University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed for enrolled nurses to progress to registered nurse status in as little as two years full-time (or part-time equivalent). The pathway includes specialist conversion units and builds knowledge across professional nursing, biological sciences and social sciences, drawing on prior study and experience. Students complete work integrated learning placements and train in modern simulation-based facilities. This is a Bachelor-level nursing pathway for enrolled nurses.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to transition from Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse roles across diverse healthcare settings. The course develops capability for contemporary, person-centred nursing practice supported by clinical placement experience. Career opportunities typically include registered nursing positions in hospitals, community and primary health services, aged care and other specialist health contexts, depending on prior experience and placement availability. This is a Bachelor-level nursing qualification leading toward RN practice.


Living Costs in Gold Coast**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 22 - 29
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,564 - 2,068
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,096 - 1,449
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$5,936 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

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March, June, July

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Coffs Harbour
Gold Coast
Lismore

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3007303

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE CHANCELLOR’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconINTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconSCU INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

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