Established in 1952, the University of Wollongong has been recognized by Federal and State Governments and by independent analysts as being a leading provider of higher education in Australia.

Ranked Australia's No. 1 university for teaching performance, based on the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) Student Outcome Indicators for the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund

Is the only university in Australia to be named Australian University of the Year two years running by the Australian Good Universities Guide

Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the nature of nursing and the role of the nurse;

Recognize the effects of cultural, social, economic, legal and ethical influences on the development of the nursing profession;

Discuss the concept of professionalisation in relation to nursing;

Critically evaluate the nursing literature;

Display readiness for positive change and technological innovation;

Offer leadership to less experienced and/or qualified members of the nursing team;

Demonstrate competencies that will enable the graduate nurse to accept responsibility for a more complex level of patient/client management; and

Evaluate and apply as appropriate, significant concepts drawn from nursing theory and research to a specific clinical context.