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Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:07 pm
Just wondering how many days a week are your requiered to study whilst doing a full time Bachelor of nursing? Trying to work out just how full time studying can be for a mum of two!!!!!
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keeshy
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Jul 18, 2007, 09:46 pm
Hi Jade, It depends on the uni and what subjects you choose and all of that sort of thing as to how many hours you will spend on campus. I am doing div 2 so it's not the same hours but I have heard the range can vary from 12 hours a week on campus to 20. Some Div 1's may be able to help you there. I am a Mum of 2 little ones as well and my 2 days a week plus all the extra study on top of that does take up alot of time. I need to study more but I do get caught up with the kids alot. But no matter what...if this is what you want to do...you will and absolutely can do it. You just need good time management and determination. Good luck with all of it and use this site whenever you need. It's a little quiet but there is some great advice floating around here. Lisa
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Jul 19, 2007, 07:20 am
Lisa
Thanks for that. I have a 5 and 3 year old and my biggest dream in life is to study nursing and one day midwifrey. I'm just not sure weather to start off with Div 2 which I was certain on doing, or go in all the way and do bachelor of nursing! I'd just love to know around abouts how much time you need to commit yourself to!!!
Anyone else out there doing a bachelor of nursing at La Trobe, I'd love to here your thoughts as well!! Jade
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Jul 19, 2007, 01:26 pm
Hi Jade, I want to do midwifery as well. I am just taking the loooooong way round hehe. I knew in myself getting some part time tertiary study in first would be beneficial for me, but it is different for everybody. You know I think if it's what you want to do, then go for it. Apply for everything and just put yourself out there. Try calling the uni's too and asking them what the hours roughly are for on campus study for each course. Good luck :D
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Jul 19, 2007, 02:37 pm
Lisa
Thanks again, I think I will end up doing Div 2 first, I'm in a country town with only one university that does nursing, and I was informed today that it's pretty much 4-5 days a week. She said that the conversion course for Div 2's is part time 2-3 days a week which I was happy about. It may be the long way around, but it will prepare me anyway, so when I am working as a Div 2 nurse and my kids are at school I can go do the conversion. I guess it dosn't matter how long it takes me, I will get to where I want because my hearts in it 100%!!!!! How do you find your Div2 course? Full time part time? I'm going to see a lady tomorrow about enrolling!!!!
Jade
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Jul 19, 2007, 05:46 pm
That sounds like a great plan Jade. I do my course part time and am on campus 2 full days a week. It's over 18 months and in that 18 months I have 8 weeks of clinical placements. They are broken up into 4 lots of 2 weeks in different areas of nursing. Don't forget also that div 2's can work anywhere these days so you might even be able to get some good maternity exp before midwifery! Also the div 2 courses are changing apparently and they are planning on offereing alot more post grad studies for div 2's. So there may even end up being other ways to get to the end goal. Good luck with seeing about enrolling. Let me know how you go!!! Lisa
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Jul 19, 2007, 09:44 pm
Hi Jade.. I've been making the same enquiries myself with TAFE and Uni. I was originally looking at the TAFE course but am now considering Uni straight up front because as you know.. it'll be shorter time-wise. I'd recommend talking with nurses/graduates. I paid a visit to a local hospital where someone showed me around the hospital and I had the opportunity to talk with some nurses and their nurse educator.. it was very informative. I also managed to have great timing and went to the Griffith Uni open day last weekend where they had a 'lecture' about the BN degrees and showed us the facilities with 3rd year students on hand to answer questions. One thing I found interesting was that the Lecturer acknowledged that many of the Uni students were mature age and therefore having to work, commit to their families etc. so they try to arrange contact hours over 3 days to leave you with 2 days to work etc. There also seemed to be a lot of support from what is a smaller campus which I personally appreciated. They got my vote !! I think you should go with whichever direction you're comfortable with. Do the research, apply and you can't go wrong... and if you do.. you can come back to NurseCentral (Like I'm sure to be doing !!) Definitely find out about the contact hours etc. with Uni and TAFE. Even though they can't tell you what the schedule will be for next year.. you can see what its like now. I can't imagine it'd change too much. Good Luck !!!!!
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Jul 20, 2007, 02:09 pm
Thanks heaps guys!!!'
You both gave some great advice!
I spoke with someone from Tafe today and although I'm a little clearer on what I;m expected to put in, I'm still not quite sure!!!
I know that either way I'm going to be a nurse anyway but its just so confusing!!!
I guess deep inside I want to go to uni and do DIV 1, but I don't want to throw myself into something I can't possibly mannage!!!
Its a little scary to think about but I guess thats something I'm going to have to risk in order to acheive my goal.
Should I be enrolling in both courses and see how I go, or should I make a desission before I enroll???
I'm so excited about getting a chance to possibly study nursing next year either way!!!
Jade
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Jul 20, 2007, 04:08 pm
You know Jade no matter what you choose I think it will be the right decision for you. I think it is confusing at this point cos you are doing all of your initial research and it can be quite overwhelming. There is alot of information out there and the only person who can tell you the right path to take for you, is you. The hardest thing is making that decision. But you knwo what you want to do so you are closer than most people! I am quite sure that you will cope with either div 2 or div 1 and that you will end up being quite successful at your studies. I chose Div 2 simply cos I have been out of school for 10 years and wanted to work up to uni pace. But I also wanted to spend time at ome with the kids and with my div 2 course I could do it part time and it was only an extra 6 months than doing it full time, and it buys me 6-12 months credit for the div 1 course. You will end up making the right choice for you and your family I am sure.
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Jul 20, 2007, 05:37 pm
Lisa
Thanks, your right again, I'm the only one that knows what will be!!!!
My family will always come first, and that dosn't mean that I won't be able to put in 100%, it just means i need to choose whats not only best for me but for them too.
If that means doing things the longer way around, so be it. In the end I know I will be the best nurse I can be!!!!
Happy studying!!!!
Jade
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Jul 21, 2007, 12:06 am
Hiya.. I agree with Keeshy. You'll do your research and figure out what'll be best for you. I was also freaked out at the thought of Uni.. was.. AM !!.. assignments/essays, exams..god !! I'm 30, so have been out of school for 13 years now. Horrifying prospect actually having to do 'school' work again after all that time. If I apply.. It'll be for Uni as well as TAFE as a back-up. I'm heading in the uni direction for the pure reason that the campus I visited on the weekend seemed great and supportive of mature age students. I've also enquired about courses & books to try and figure out the whole essay writing thing. Given time, you'll make your decision and it'll be the right one for you. Apply for both so you have your options open if you're not sure and keep researching. Good luck !!!!
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Jul 21, 2007, 12:51 pm
Applying for both is definitely the best option. I mean if you get into a TAFE course before knowing about uni you still have 6-8 weeks (depends on the tafe) to cancel your enrolment without having to pay anything. So if you end up getting accepted into uni, decide you want that more then you can take it. Make sense?? Give yourself as many options as you can. Everything will all work itself out and fall into place. It always does. When you look at it as the bigger picture it's overwhelming, but you will take things one step at a time and it will all work out. Anga best of luck for you too. I know you will also be fine with all that you have coming your way. Don't worry about the assignments etc just yet. That stuff is overwhelming at first but will all come with time and practice :-) Lisa
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Sep 09, 2007, 02:57 pm
Another thing to consider is Div 2 is cheap because it's a TAFE course, once you're a div 2 many Unis offer a 2-year Bachelor of Nursing to convert to Div 1, this cuts out a year of paying HECS or Fees. Also once you are a Div 2 then all the costs of becoming a Div 1 are tax deductable. One of the girls in my course did not get accepted to the Bachelor of Nursing straight off so she went and studied Div 2 then got into the 2-year Bachelor and is now in the same position but financially better off because she can work as a registered Div 2 and also claim all her study expenses on tax. Good luck which ever way you go about it.
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