Help is needed to get a BSN.

Hello To everyone!

I'm Currently a RN in Singapore. I'm currently working in a Haematology Ward, I've been in Nursing for 3 years. I'm having plans to upgrade myself to BSN level. It has been my wish to further studies and be a Nursing educator to pass on the knowledge of thirst.

I would like to ask the RNs and Nurse Practitioners from Australia, Which is the leading school in Australia's Nursing? I plan to study in Melbourne as compared to Sydney,the standard of living is slightly cheaper am I right? Due to I have three years of experience, I need only a year to 2 years to complete to get my BSN, am I right?

I knew of three famous schools in Australia: La Troube, Uni. of Melbourne and Uni of Sydney. Well, I'm a little confused on choosing on which school should i pursue my studies.Hope you all can provide me better choice on the schools around Aust for nursing degree. Thanks!

I heard of the La Troube is very theoritical based, tons of books and papers to studies and assignments to work on.. Is that true? Hope the La Troub-ies can help me too!

The subject I dislike most is research, due to I don like the process of data collection and entry, to get all the graphs! Guess I'm more of a practical than theory person.

Well, I hope all the little Nightingales angels can help me out. Hope to hear more post and reply to facilitate my understanding and getting a school that suits me most.

Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Welcome to AllNurses!

Well, you can't get away from research because you have to do them to get either Bachelor and Masters Degree.

Are you planning to teach nursing in Singapore or Australia?

You really need to contact the individual universities and they should be able to advise you how long it would take to complete a BSN, seeing that you already have a Diploma in Nursing from Singapore Poly.

Have you thought about doing your BSN via distance learning through open universities Australia www.open.edu.au I think University of South Australia is offering a nursing programme. There may be other universities who offer distance learning also. Some universities offer a fast track BSN course, can't remember which one though.

The other option would be for you to apply for nursing registration in Australia and work here for a few months and then apply to study part time. DIMIA processes work permits for nurses very quickly when you have registration and job offer. And then you can apply for permanent residency after you have been employed 6months. With PR, it would be cheaper for you to study.