Nursing

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An exciting part of your Nursing degree involves on the job training through Work Integrated Learning (WIL).

To assist with the WIL journey, the following tabs contain important information and guides to ensure students are aware of the WIL requirements.

The following indicates compulsory Work Integrated Learning (WIL) components:

Bachelor of Nursing (4421NS)

  • NRS173 Nursing Workplace Learning 2 (80 hours)
  • NRS276 Nursing Workplace Learning 3 (160 hours)
  • NRS282 Nursing Workplace Learning 4 (160 hours)
  • NRS386 Nursing Workplace Learning 5 (200 hours or 25 days)
  • NRS398 Nursing Workplace Learning 6 (200 hours or 25 days)

It is mandatory as a Charles Sturt University student to obtain and maintain NSW Health and Charles Sturt University compliance requirements. The following information will assist in achieving student compliance.

NSW Health student compliance requirements - Mandatory

Due within first year of study and no later than Start of Year Enrolment 31 May and Mid-Year Enrolment 30 September

  • Australian National Police Check
  • NSW Health Code of Conduct
  • Immunisations and Vaccinations
  • Influenza vaccination

NSW Health student compliance requirements - Highly Recommended

  • COVID-19 vaccination

Visit NSW Health for more information

Use the following checklist to help organise student compliance requirements:

Download NSW Health compliance checklist

Once NSW Health student compliance requirements are obtained, submit them by email to a NSW Health representative for assessment and verification.

When sending documents to NSW Health please enter in the email subject line: CSU / Student ID / Student Name / Discipline / Compliance

Charles Sturt University student compliance requirements - Mandatory

Due within first year of study and no later than the dates indicated below.

  • First Aid including CPR
    1st session enrolment: 31 May. 2nd session enrolment: 30 September.
  • Working with Children Check
    1st session enrolment: 31 May. 2nd session enrolment: 30 September.
  • Uniforms and Student Placement ID Card
    As per Bachelor of Nursing WPL Handbook
  • Fit Testing
    Prior to first scheduled placement block as per the WPL Calendar

Charles Sturt University student compliance requirements - Highly Recommended

  • Mental Health First Aid

Visit Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Brightspace site for more information

Download the discipline requirements checklist

Once student compliance requirements obtained, instructions on how to upload to InPlace can be found on the above Faculty of Science Brightspace site.

To assist with the Work Integrated Learning journey the following services provide important information:

  • Student support services – Student Charter, Financial support, technical support, Special Consideration, Make a complaint and Appeals and reviews.
  • Support and wellbeing services – Access to Disability services, First Nations students, International students, Research students, LGBTIQA+ students, Refugee students, Elite athletes
  • Three Rivers Department of Rural Health – Support for eligible students with subsidised accommodation or financial assistance while on placement in the Three Rivers locations, Online learning modules, access to the Charles Sturt Student Rural Health Club, rural career opportunities and pathways to further health study. Students can also access the UDRH map here which has all of the UDRH mapped across Australia with contact details to check their placement locations.
  • Scholarships and Grants – Access to apply for Charles Sturt University Scholarships and Grants and also from external providers.
  • WorkPlace Health and Safety Incident management reporting – reporting an incident or hazard within 24hrs or as soon as possible after the event via the Protecht online form
  • Insurance - Work Integrated Learning Student Insurance

To assist with the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) journey, the following resources provide important information:

Student Resources

Electronic ANSAT Trial 202530 selected students only

To assist with the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) journey, the following resources provide important information:

External Partner Resources

External University Marker ANSAT Trial 202530 only

Need help or assistance?

Please contact the Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Team.

Phone: +61 26933 3010
Email: FOSH-WPL@csu.edu.au