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BACHELOR OF NURSING Post-Registration Honours www.simge.edu.sg The programmes are developed and awarded by the University of Sydney, Australia CRICOS Number: 00026A
02 04 Welcome SIM CONTENTS Messages 10 Group 12 Sydney Nursing Bachelor of Nursing School (Post-Registration) 02
06 08 Network for Greater The University Success of Sydney 14 17 Bachelor of Nursing Application (Honours) and Admission 01
WELCOME MESSAGE Welcome to SIM Global Education respective fields and communities. (SIM GE) – A global campus with We also aim to inspire passion over 10 top-ranking international in them to excel and to strive for universities from the UK, the US, bigger goals. Europe and Australia. As a premier institution of higher learning, we are In today’s fast-changing world, the a gateway to the world with a wide ability to adapt and evolve will give range of academic programmes you an edge. With our multicultural to choose your ideal learning learning environment and diverse pathways from. campus life, you will gain the skills, knowledge and insights you need SIM GE is the global education to be career ready. These will arm of the Singapore Institute of enable you to gain a Global Edge Management (SIM Group) which as you make your mark in the was an initiative started in 1964 global workplace of the future. by the Economic Development Board to support Singapore's I invite you to come and be a Gain a Global industrialisation. As one of the largest and leading private member of our community, and discover how, like them, you can Edge at SIM GE educational institutions in Singapore, we take pride in our fulfil your aspirations by embarking on an exciting educational journey for the global reputation for quality academic standards and a vibrant student with us. workplace in the experience. future economy At SIM GE, we are committed to delivering a holistic education Dr Lee Kwok Cheong Chief Executive Officer to empower individuals in their SIM Global Education 02
I am delighted you are considering Our programmes continuously undertaking the Bachelor of undergo academic and industry Nursing (Post-registration) review to ensure that they remain offered by The University of relevant and focus on what is Sydney Susan Wakil School of important to those seeking care Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney and support at times of illness or Nursing School) in partnership vulnerability. with Singapore Institute of Management. During our 22nd The health faculties of the year partnership with SIM GE, University of Sydney are working over 3,500 of Singapore’s most together to reconceptualise health talented health professionals have and health care as a whole of graduated with nursing and health university concern. At Sydney science related degrees. Nursing School, we seek to ensure that the focus of our work remains The future of healthcare relies aligned to the genuine needs of on nurses and midwives who are people and their communities. The work at competent to work with people in many and varied contexts – I look forward to welcoming Sydney Nursing professionals who can deliver the most appropriate care, at you to our thriving academic community and wish you every School is aligned the right time, in the right place. Our vision at Sydney Nursing success in your studies. to the genuine School is to explore and expand ways of thinking about teaching Professor Donna Waters needs of people and researching the practices and outcomes of nursing and Susan Wakil Professor of Nursing Head of School and Dean, and their midwifery, and to prepare graduates who are personally and The University of Sydney School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney communities. professionally aware. Nursing School) 03
SIM GROUP SIM Global Education A leading private education institution SIM Global Education is the global education arm of the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group). Founded in 1964 on the initiative of the Economic Development Board to support Singapore’s industrialisation, the SIM Group also offers its educational and training services through four other brands: SIM International Academy (SIM IA), Singapore (Cambodia) 40 International Academy (SCIA), SIM Professional Development (SIM PD) and Platform E. SIM Global Education (SIM GE) offers quality overseas academic programmes awarded by top- COUNTRIES 150,000 ranking and reputable universities. SIM GE’s approach towards a holistic education is to develop students with a global edge for the global workplace with ability and adaptability for employability in the future economy. With over 150,000 alumni and about 19,000 students from over 40 countries, SIM GE is a leading private education institution in Singapore. ALUMNI 04
Over 10 international universities, 1 global campus Scan to view our Learning Spaces Why Study at SIM GE? AWARD-WINNING INSTITUTION STUDENT-CENTRIC CAMPUS BOND-FREE SCHOLARSHIP & Top 3 Best Private Institute for Wi-Fi enabled campus with BURSARY eight consecutive years in the annual comprehensive facilities for Scholarships are available to AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards. students’ academic and recreation students who excel in academics, needs. sports or arts. BOOST EMPLOYABILITY 82.7% of graduates found jobs VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE NETWORK FOR SUCCESS within 6 months of completing Participate in over 70 student A multitude of learning resources and their Bachelor studies. clubs with year-round activities in networking events for students and Source: SIM GE Graduate Employment arts, culture and sports. graduates offered through SIM GE Survey 2016/2017 platforms and SIM Membership. DEDICATED STUDENT SUPPORT THROUGH-TRAIN PATHWAY Support services include ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Over 80 full-time and part-time academic support at Student Stay connected even after academic programmes through Learning Centre, a dedicated graduation – benefit from events over 10 partner universities at Student Services Centre, Student organised by SIM GE Alumni diploma, undergraduate and Wellness Centre, and initiatives Office or volunteer your time postgraduate levels. such as financial assistance through mentorship initiatives. schemes and counselling services. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES & INSIGHTS Exposure to diverse cultures and a global network of faculty and peers bring broader perspectives to learning. 05
NETWORK FOR GREATER SUCCESS With a blend of 40 nationalities even after you graduate. The SIM from across the globe, SIM GE’s GE Alumni Family will help you remarkable global mix of cultural develop and expand your network diversities provides an excellent as you further your career aspirations. platform for cultural exchange You can look forward to privileges and knowledge sharing. A diverse and preferential access to student population, coupled with professional development courses. international faculty, is your Take advantage of our unparalleled gateway to a learning experience networking opportunities such as with a global mindset. Industry Forums, Networking Sessions, CEO Dialogue, annual Tap into the rich resource pools Homecoming dinners, and Overseas offered by our membership Alumni Chapter events. Be updated activities and stay plugged into on our calendar of events through the latest industry trends through SIM GE and SIM Membership 8 Special Interest Groups. Connect newsletters and publications. with other like-minded professionals for sharing of best practices and Embark on your journey with us experiences. With a community to build meaningful connections boasting over 37,000 individual and as a student, a graduate and a corporate members, you can leverage professional. our networks for greater success. Your relationship with us continues Homecoming Networking Session SIM GE Industry Forum 06
Interact and build rapport with industry experts through our networking platforms CEO Dialogue "The various knowledge sharing and industry networking events organised by SIM GE have helped to open doors for me. At one such event, I connected with a recruiter who helped me get an internship with Citibank, which then led to a permanent position. The events also provided an excellent platform for me to prepare for the challenging interviews and eventual role." (2018) Ali Yaakub SIM GE Alumnus Overseas Alumni Chapter 07
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY The University of Sydney, innovations of our alumni, who to world and regional society. Australia’s first university has include prime ministers, Nobel Within the region, the University an international reputation laureates, Oscar winners, business is also one of three Australian for outstanding teaching, as a leaders, medical pioneers, artists, universities in the Association of centre of research excellence intellectuals and activists. Pacific Rim Universities. This is a and as an active and engaged group of prestigious universities community leader. Our vision as The University of Sydney has drawn from Asia, the United States a global university is to ensure active Alumni associations and South America that aims to the students and staff we attract overseas, particularly in North foster education, research and are the best and brightest from America, the United Kingdom, enterprise thereby promoting around the world; that our Malaysia, Singapore and Hong scientific, educational and cultural teaching and learning is of the Kong. The Alumni Relations collaboration among Pacific Rim highest quality; and that the Office at the University of Sydney economies. The University is also University is recognised as a maintains strong contact with an official knowledge partner of centre of learning where leaders each overseas group and the the Organisation for Economic can grow and thrive. University regularly hosts Alumni Cooperation and Development events in each location. (OECD). The University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia and 4th in the world International Links Leaders in Research and for Graduate Employability (QS The University of Sydney is a key Teaching Graduate Employability Rankings member of the Group of Eight, The University of Sydney is a 2018). With more than 50,000 which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive university. students from 145 countries, we research-intensive universities. The Our partners include some of are unique among Australia’s University is also a member of the the world’s leading universities, leading universities in the Worldwide Universities Network and with them we take part in breadth of disciplines we offer, and Academic Consortium 21, research collaborations, academic providing wide opportunities for which is an international network of and student exchanges, and personal development and cross- educational, research and industrial discourse on global issues. disciplinary study that delivers organisations in Asia, the United unique insights and breakthroughs. States and Europe. The Consortium Our researchers pursue cutting- was established to encourage the edge breakthroughs, researching The University of Sydney further advancement of global across disciplinary barriers to find graduates are found across the cooperation to the benefit of unique solutions to improve and globe. We constantly build on the higher education and to contribute transform our lives. By studying 08
The University of Sydney, Australia’s first university has an international reputation for outstanding teaching, as a centre of research excellence and as an active and engaged community leader. alongside these top researchers, and in some cases contributing to their research, Sydney students are exposed to excellence – and challenged to succeed as leaders in whatever career field they choose. Because of our research excellence, our teaching is informed by up- to-date scholarship, which means all students have the opportunity to engage in research activities as part of their studies. The University provides students with an effective knowledge base of language, concepts, key technical skills and learning structures to both assimilate and create new knowledge. A Commitment to Quality The University of Sydney places a high priority on continuous quality improvement and on ensuring appropriate linkages with national educational and research priorities. The University runs a programme of regular academic and administrative reviews, and conducts annual reviews of its strategic and budgetary priorities to improve its performance. CRICOS Number: 00026A 09
SYDNEY NURSING SCHOOL Sydney Nursing School is development and engagement programmes offered in Singapore currently ranked 2nd in Australia with all health professions at the Singapore Institute of and 15th in the world for University enables us to provide advice and Management. The school is proud nursing education and research consultancy across many key to be educating the best nurses excellence (QS World University areas of nursing and midwifery and midwives for communities Rankings by Subject 2019). and make real differences to near and far and to be patient care. undertaking research to influence Our vision is to create and sustain future trends in treatment, patient a vibrant environment of engaged Sydney Nursing School has care and disease prevention. enquiry of the highest quality and designed its nursing programmes impact; one which emphasises at both pre and post-registration Within a research-intensive the indivisibility of nursing and levels to help students develop university, Sydney Nursing midwifery research, education, the knowledge, skills and School values the development practice and policy. The purpose experience to prepare them of a strong research community of our engaged enquiry is the for rewarding careers in clinical among staff and students and advancement of health and practice and nursing and encourages cross-disciplinary and wellbeing, through nursing and midwifery research. Our students collaborative research. At Sydney midwifery, at all levels from learn in an academically rigorous Nursing School students enjoy individual care to issues of global environment, which, at the interdisciplinary research and health. same time, is stimulating and practice by learning from leading supportive. clinical experts and academics, Sydney Nursing School’s values many of whom are writing key ensure research, education, Our international reputation in health textbooks and driving policy and practice development research is significant, with an health policy both locally and are carried out in a culture Australian Research Council ERA internationally. Some are working of transparency, respect, rating of 5, ranked for its 'above in front-line health care and others inclusiveness, collegiality and world class' research in 2015. are engaging in research, making cultural safety. This is a culture, real differences to the health care which relishes constructive, Our research and coursework landscape and bringing innovation critical debate and intellectual degrees have a strong to students’ learning experiences. challenge. It rewards innovation international reputation, and creativity for students, staff including the Bachelor of and our clinical and professional Nursing (Post-registration) and partners. Our practice and policy Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) 10
Sydney Nursing School is ranked 2nd in Australia for University nursing education and research excellence “The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) will prepare nurses with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking ability needed to care for patients in the contemporary healthcare setting. Students will be taught by academics who are leaders in their fields in areas of cutting edge research, education and clinical practice and will have the opportunity to build professional networks. This degree program offers scope for professional development, personal growth and preparation for nursing leadership. All nurses who are serious about furthering their career in nursing should take up this degree.” Associate Professor Jacqueline Bloomfield Director of International Strategy Sydney Nursing School 11
BACHELOR OF NURSING (POST-REGISTRATION) The Bachelor of Nursing (Post- • develop enhanced skills for • SNGP 3010: Law and Ethics in Registration) programme offered critical thinking in relation to top Healthcare by Sydney Nursing School at the nursing practice and advance • SNGP 3005: Nursing University of Sydney is developed your problem solving skills in Management and Clinical to equip you with critical thinking clinical practice Governance skills and research understanding. • develop greater clinical and • SNGP 3004: Clinical Practice It provides you with the professional leadership within Project opportunity to study for two the context of nursing workforce additional years to graduate with skillmix changes and 21st century Mode of Delivery Honours and potentially progress health care advancement. Blended learning comprising: to doctoral work. • Activities Duration and Intake • Exercises Objectives • Laboratory work The main objective of the Programme Duration Intakes • Lectures programme is to enable you to be • Online learning more confident in your role as a 1 Year Part-time July • Guided and self-directed study nurse in the health care team and • Tutorials provision of excellence in nursing 2 Years Part-time January, July • Workshops care. Units of Study Each lecture is typically 3 hours. By completing this programme, • SNGP 3009: Nursing Knowledge Each tutorial or clinical laboratory you will: and Practice session is typically 2 to 4 hours. • gain a greater understanding • SNGP 3001: Comprehensive of the role of nursing in the Nursing Assessment Assessment provision of health care globally • SNGP 3003: Clinical and Patient • Assignments / Projects • gain a greater appreciation of Education • Practical Examinations the value of research to practice • SNGP 3011: Primary Health Care • Written Examinations and an ability to translate and Community Nursing • Continuous Assessments such as: research into practice • SNGP 3007: Inquiry and - Class participation Research in Nursing - Essays 12
- Clinical laboratory exercises Accreditation The University of Sydney - Presentations The Bachelor of Nursing (Post- undertakes selection for admission - Quizzes Registration) programme is to the course. Applicants for the - Tests accredited by the Singapore 1-year course are advised not - Tutorial exercises Nursing Board. to attempt to maintain full-time employment while completing Candidature Period: 1 to 4 years Admission Criteria the course. Sydney Nursing There will not be any refund or • A Diploma in Nursing from School considers a full-time recourse should the student fail Nanyang Polytechnic or Ngee workload will preclude students to complete the programme Ann Polytechnic, Singapore; OR from satisfactorily meeting the within the maximum period of • An approved Diploma in academic requirements of the candidature. Nursing from an approved course. However, the level of institution; OR employment a student wishes to Minimum Class Size: 90 • A Certificate in Nursing from the maintain during the course is at In the event that the class Singapore School of Nursing or the student’s discretion. cannot commence due to its equivalent; AND low take-up rate, applicants • Current registration with the Programme Fees will be informed within one Singapore Nursing Board, and, S$26,065.20 month before programme • ‘O’ level English or English commencement. language proficiency as detailed Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST in the faculty resolutions. and payable in four instalments. The amount of each instalment is Career Prospects dependent on the number of units A Bachelor’s degree is the Applicants who obtained their undertaken for each semester. Fees do springboard for further study qualifications from countries not include textbooks. Please refer to and the pursuit of a career in where English is not the standard SIM GE website for the latest fees. advanced nursing practice, medium of instruction or the research, education or ward first language, will be required to management. provide evidence of proficiency in English language. 13
BACHELOR OF NURSING (HONOURS) The Bachelor of Nursing literature; constructing a concise Mode of Delivery (Honours) is a 48 credit-point, thesis argument; and presenting Blended learning comprising: two-year part-time degree. It is your research findings to peers; • On-campus Research designed to equip you with the • engage in experiences Workshops* readiness to undertake research that promote personal and • Individual Research Supervision and potentially progress to professional development Meetings doctoral studies and a research through interactions with • E-Learning. career. colleagues and experts in the *Students are required to attend a 5 theory and practice of nursing; days research theory workshop which Objectives and, is held at Sydney Nursing School as Throughout the programme you • be prepared for higher degree part of their candidature. will be introduced to a variety of research studies and/or research research perspectives from which in the clinical setting. Assessment an individual research project is • Literature review (5,000 words) developed as an honours thesis. Duration and Intake • Research proposal presentation You will work with research • Thesis (15,000 words) supervisor(s) to develop both Programme Duration Intakes the theoretical and practical Candidature Period: 2 to 3 years components of your individual 2 Years Part-time January, July There will not be any refund or honours project. recourse should the student fail to Students enrolled in the Bachelor complete the programme within By completing this programme, of Nursing (Honours) offshore in the candidature period. you will: Singapore may only enrol part- • gain a comprehensive overview time in order to meet Singapore Minimum Class Size of contemporary research Nursing Board requirements for There is no minimum class size philosophies and methodologies; their research projects because this degree is based on • enhance your knowledge of individual research. ethical considerations, research Units of Study design, data collection, data • NURS 4020: Theory, Method and Career Prospects management and analysis; Ethics in Research Eligible to apply and gain entry to a • further develop your skills for • NURS 4021: Honours Thesis A PhD. The research training is also a comprehensively searching, • NURS 4022: Honours Thesis B valuable asset for any nurse because reviewing and critiquing research • NURS 4023: Honours Thesis C of the emphasis on evidence- 14
based nursing. It may be seen as an education and development. In advantage for gaining promotion. these cases, admission will be at the discretion of the Dean. Accreditation The Bachelor of Nursing Candidates who do not meet the (Honours) is accredited by the above criteria may be admitted Singapore Nursing Board. by the Dean on the advice of the Associate Dean (Research). Admission Criteria • Bachelor of Nursing or Entry will be on a case-by-case equivalent awarded by the basis however, a minimum grade University of Sydney with a point average (GPA) of 3.25 or credit average or above; OR 65% (credit average) will be the • Equivalent qualifications benchmark for admission. from other universities with a minimum of WAM of 65; AND Students are required to provide a • Satisfaction of the English brief research proposal when they language proficiency submit their application. requirements detailed in the faculty resolutions: AND Programme Fees • Current Registration as a S$23,540 registered nurse in Australia or a country other than Australia Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST and payable in four instalments. The amount of each instalment is Qualifications used as the basis dependent on the number of units of admission must have been undertaken for each semester. Fees completed less than 10 years prior do not include textbooks, airfares and to application. accommodation expenses. Please refer to SIM GE website for the latest fees. Qualifications older than 10 years will be considered subject to the applicant providing further information substantiating appropriate continuing 15
"The course has a forward-looking focus approach on the development of nursing leadership, changes to the skill-sets and 21st century healthcare advancement. The programme is also taught by leading clinicians and academics, who share their professional experiences in the classroom. This makes learning relatable and understandable." (2018) Tan Jian Fu Student Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) Staff Nurse Singapore General Hospital "Through this course, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of nursing and global issues, polished my critical thinking and clinical reasoning abilities, and came to appreciate the art of leading a team as a nurse manager. Being able to translate theory into practice at NUH makes nursing even more fulfilling." (2018) Judith Kaylene Lee Graduate, Class of 2014 Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) Nurse Manager National University Hospital “I learned to make evidence-based decisions that enable me to provide quality care for patients and their families. The course has equipped me with greater awareness of the local and global healthcare systems and how nurses can exercise leadership to shape the future of healthcare and in improving patient outcomes." (2018) Nur Sakinah Binte Sani Student Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) Staff Nurse Singapore General Hospital 16
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION How to Apply Following are the requirements SIM PL has appointed Etiqa Insurance Visit www.simge.edu.sg/ge/how-to-apply which Singapore Institute of Pte. Ltd. and Lonpac Insurance Bhd for the application process, list of Management Pte Ltd (SIM PL) has as our FPS insurance providers. required supporting documents, put in place: Under the FPS insurance scheme, documents verification process and students’ fees will be insured by the more information. PEI-Student Contract FPS insurance provider pre-assigned CPE, in aiming to enhance the by SIM PL. In case of events as stated For an international applicant confidence of students and their above, students will be able to claim applying to a full-time programme, parents in the quality of education their paid fees from the respective you must submit an online Student’s in Singapore, has stipulated that FPS insurance provider. Pass (STP) application form. all PEIs must sign a PEI-Student Your Student’s Pass application Contract with students. The contract More details of the FPS can also be is subjected to approval of sets out the terms and conditions found in the FPS Instruction Manual, the Singapore Immigration & governing the relationship available at www.cpe.gov.sg. Checkpoints Authority (ICA). between the student and PEI. SIM PL will honour all terms and Medical Insurance Application Fees conditions in the contract and in all SIM PL has in place a group medical An application fee is payable communication materials. insurance scheme for all its students. for each application form that is This medical insurance scheme submitted. This fee (inclusive of the Students may request for a copy of will have a minimum coverage as prevailing GST) is non-refundable the PEI-Student Contract from SIM follows: an annual coverage limit and non-transferable. The fee will be PL or view it on the CPE website of S$20,000 per student, covers fully refunded only if the intake does (www.cpe.gov.sg). up to B2 ward in government and not commence. Unpaid applications restructured hospitals and provides will not be processed. Cooling-Off Period for 24 hours coverage in Singapore There will be a cooling-off period of and overseas (if student is involved Payment Mode: MasterCard/Visa 7 working days after signing the PEI- in SIM PL-related activities) credit cards or eNETS Student Contract. Students have the throughout the course duration. right to cancel the contract within Local International the 7 working days and be refunded For more information on medical Application applicants applicants the highest percentage of the fees insurance, visit: Fees already paid if the students submit www.simge.edu.sg/ge/medicalinsurance. S$96.30 S$321.00* written notice of withdrawal to SIM PL within the cooling off period Refund, Course Transfer, Leave of *This does not include all fees related to (refer to Clause 2.3 of PEI-Student Absence and Withdrawal Policies Student's Pass application. Contract). After the cooling-off For refund, course transfer, leave of period, SIM PL’s refund policy will absence and withdrawal policies, Private Education Act apply. please refer to Under the Private Education Act, www.simge.edu.sg/ge/refund. legislated in December 2009, a Fee Protection Scheme Council for Private Education was SIM PL adopts a mandatory Fee Confidentiality set up to regulate the private Protection Scheme (FPS) to protect SIM PL is committed to maintaining education industry in Singapore. the paid fees of both local and the confidentiality of the student's From 03 October 2016, the Council international students. The FPS personal information and undertakes for Private Education became part serves to protect the student’s not to divulge any of the student's of a new statutory board - fees in the event that the PEI is personal information to any third SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Under unable to continue operations due party without the prior written the new structure, the SSG Board to insolvency, and/or regulatory consent of the student SUBJECT TO appointed the Committee for Private closure. In addition, the FPS protects the obligation of SIM PL to disclose Education (CPE) to carry out its the student if the PEI fails to pay to any Singapore government functions and powers relating to penalties or return fees to the authority any information relating private education under the Private student arising from judgments to the student in compliance with Education Act. made against it by the Singapore the law and/or to the organisation courts. conferring/awarding the qualification. All Private Education Institutions (PEIs) are required to comply with the regulations under the Act in order to continue operations. 17
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