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    Your first day on campus will be at orientation. You do not need to have ordered any books, uniform or equipment. We will explain it all to you at Orientation! But please bring your laptop computer.

  • Orientation Days

    Orientation consists of 2 days on campus in the first week of your course. The 2 days is dependent on which campus your course is being held. You will find out what group your are in on your first day of orientation.

    Please bring your Laptop to Orientation


    		 Box Hill Campus
    Group


    E4A1

    E4A2

    E4A3- Blended

    E4A4 
    Orientation Days Monday 15th April 2024, 0900-1600
    Tuesday 16th April 2024, 0900-1500

  • Course Information

    The information below is a guide to some of the core information of the Diploma of Nursing. 

    There are 2 classes a day that run at:

    • 0830-1200
    • 1300-1630

    Please see below for allocated attendance days for your first semester. Days may change each semester. You will find out your allocated group on the first day of orientation.

    Group Normal Days of Attendance
    E4A1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    E4A2
    		 Monday, Tuesday, Friday
    E4A3 Blended Monday, Wednesday
    E4A4 Monday, Thursday, Friday

    • In case of any public holiday on your regular attendance day, students will be required to attend another day of the week.
    • SWOT is not a period of break.  Students will be required to attend any teaching/placements/assessments during the SWOT block.
    •  Student may be required to attend some resits during the second week of break


    Course Structure:
    Your course will run for 2 years.  This is broken into 4 x 6 month Semesters known as Phases. You will complete 6-8 units per Phase. At the end of each Phase you will be required to go on a 2-4 week clinical placement.
    Please refer to the Course Planner relevant to your commencement date for all relevant dates and times.

  • How to get to campus

    The Diploma of Nursing is run over 3 of Box Hill Institute's Campuses

    Instructions: Select each campus to learn more

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    Elgar Rd Campus

    Box Hill Location: Box Hill Elgar Campus is located at 465 Elgar Rd, Box Hill, Building 5 Floor 2 and 3.

    Public Transport: 

    •  walking distance to Box Hill Station
    •  across the road from the 45 tram

    Parking: student parking is available with a parking pass available at student administration. Cost for the pass is $5 and daily parking cost of $3.50 via ticket or the PayStay app.
    Lilydale Campus

    Lilydale Location:  Jarlo Drive, Lilydale, Building L4

    Public Transport: 

    •  walking distance to Lilydale station
    •  several local buses stop on campus

    Parking: free student parking available at the back of campus
    City Campus

    City Location: 21 DeGreaves, Melbourne 3000

    Public Transport: 

    •  across the road from Flinders St Station
    •  across the road from various trams

    Parking: no student parking

  • Nursing Equipment and Resources

    Please do not purchase any Books or Uniform before Orientation Days

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      Clinical Key for Nursing User Guide File
      1.5 MB PDF document

    • Text Books and Resources


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      Text Book List

      Students please note that prescribed text books are essential to support your learning in the units of competency. Textbooks are important resources for knowledge and skills content in the course, learning activities, tasks and assessments. It is recommended that you obtain a copy of the prescribed textbooks for the course to assist you with your learning. Further recommended texts are optional. Please note that prescribed text books purchased in Phase 1 and 2 will continue to be used in the next phases/semester of study and support you practice development as a graduate nurse.

       mportant Note: The textbooks in BOLD are the only books you are required to purchase. All other textbooks can be viewed online via an Elsevier: Clinical Key subscription that is included in your course fees.

       List

      Book

      Approx Price

      Unit of Competency

      Estes MEZ, Calleja P, Theobald K et al 2019, Health assessment and physical examination, 3rd Edn. Australian & New Zealand Edition, Cengage Learning

      $135.96

      HLTENN037, HLTAAP002; HLTAAP003 & continue to support learning in clinical units

      Koutoukidis G, Stainton K, & Hughson J 2016, Tabbner's nursing care: Theory and Practice. 8th edn. Elsevier Australia, Chatswood

      $135.96

      All units, main text book.

      Koutoukidis: Essential Enrolled Nursing Skills for Person-Centred Care 2nd Ed 2020- (Web Code 9780729543309)

      $63.71

      All clinical skills units – main Clinical skills text book. Used to teach and assess clinical skills.

      Herlihy B 2013, The human body in health and illness, ANZ Adaptation Pack 2021, Elsevier

      $101.96

      HLTAAP002, HLTAAP003 and continue to support learning in clinical units. Essential textbook

      Walker S, Wood M & Nicol J 2020, Mastering Medical Terminology, ANZ 3rd Edn. Mosby/ Elsevier

      $84.15

      HLTAAP002, HLTAAP003 and  continue to support learning in course and as a graduate nurse

      Brotto: Clinical Dosage Calculations 3rd Ed 2019 (Web Code 9780170423694) optional

      $50.96

      HLTENN040 & will continue to support learning in course and as a graduate nurse

      Bryant B & Knights K 2015, Pharmacology for health professionals, 5th edn 2018 ANZ. Mosby/Elsevier

      $127.46

      HLTENN040 Essential text book will continue to support learning in course and as a graduate nurse

      Brown D, Edwards H, Seaton L et al 2019, Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 5th edn. Mosby/Elsevier 

      $169.96

      All Clinical-Nursing Units.

      Tiziani: Havards Nursing Guide to Drugs 11th Ed 2021

      $74.76

      HLTENN040 and continue to support learning in course and as a graduate nurse

      Mental Health in Nursing : Theory and Practice for Clinical Settings 5th edn 2020, Elsevier

      $93.46

      HLTENN042 continue to support learning as a graduate nurse

      Schneider Z, Whitehead, D, Lo-Biondo G & Haber J 2016, Nursing and midwifery research: methods & appraisal for evidence based practice, 6th edn 2020, Elsevier

      $84.15

      CHCPOL003 and continue to use for later research projects

      Abbott: Monitoring and Administration of IV Medications for the EN 2016 (Web Code 9780170261517)

      $59.46

      HLTENN040 & will continue to support learning in course and as a graduate nurse
      Online Textbooks and Resources

      Elsevier Clinical Key for Nursing is your go to place for access to up to date textbooks, journal articles, videos and other resources for your Diploma of Nursing. Access to Clinical Key for Nursing is included in your enrolment.

      Please read the user guide in this section to help you set up access. Your username is your Box Hill Institute student email address. On your first log in it will prompt you to set a password. 

      You will need to be on campus the first time you login to Elsevier. Then you can set up remote access after this.

      After you have set up your initial access please also set up Remote access by clicking here on the settings tab. This will allow you to access Clinical Key from Nursing from home or anywhere else

       


    • Uniforms

      At BHI we pride ourselves on the high standard and professionalism of our Nursing Students.  You are expected to wear the Nursing Student uniform to all nursing clinical skills labs and all clinical placements.

      We have a specific supplier for student uniforms. Uniforms must be purchased through this supplier. The supplier will have a representative on campus on day 2 of orientation so you can try on sizes.



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      Uniform


      • Go to elkapm.com.au/bhishop/
      • We recommend you buy 2 sets of uniform so that you can wash them between wears when on placement



    • Nursing Kits

      An important part of your Nursing is to develop assessments skills. These will need to be constantly practiced to ensure proficiency and accuracy. You will be provided with a nursing kit as part of your enrolment. This will include:

      • Stethoscope
      • Blood Pressure Cuff (Sphygmomanometer)
      • Nurses Fob watch
      • Safety glasses
      • Penlight torch
      • Scissors
      • Carry pouch

  • Timetables

    • How to access your timetable

      Your timetables are accessible through Studentweb.

      STEP 1:  Log into studentweb, ensure the menu is open and click on "Timetables"


      STEP 2: There are 2 ways to access your timetable. Using either 1. My Personal Timetable or 3. Group Timetables. On occassion it has been found that the "1. My  Personal Timetable" option is not always accurate, so we recommend you use the "3. Group Timetable" option.

      To use 3. My Group Timetables  click on the Group-based timetables link


      STEP 3:  Then choose Nursing from the List of Departments


      Then find your group and click on either "Today" or "Semester". We recommend using the "Today" option as the "Semester option" can be hard to read.


       If you have any problems at all please reach out to your coordinator or a teacher.


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