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The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) programme specialises in training students to become competent nurses, focusing primarily on adults and children’s health process within the context of holistic person-centred care and contemporary nursing practice. The knowledge, skills and attitudes obtained by students will enable them to provide professional nursing care at all levels of health in hospital, urban clinic and rural health settings, not only in Papua New Guinea but also throughout the Pacific region. The BN has a mandatory number of clinical experiences as per the PNG Nursing Council requirements and BN graduates are eligible for registration with the Nursing Council of PNG.
The BN programme is 4 years in duration. At the end of the four years, the students will have completed 2170 clinical (practicum) hours from the Nursing Specialities courses in practicums carried out in approved hospitals, clinics and health centres around PNG and where required, overseas. Together with Theory, Independent Study and Supervised Laboratory/Tutorial Hours, the student will have completed 4,940 hours of learning.. These are offered within two semesters per year and a total of eight academic semesters over four years. The academic year begins in February as per the academic calendar of the University.
The aim of the course is to integrate sound nursing knowledge, skills and attitudes where nurses recognise each patient as a unique individual who is holistic in nature, is valued and respected, regardless of social, economic, religious and cultural background. Nurses must have the opportunity to develop and maintain standards of professional skills and practices at a high level of competency. Nursing is a team activity which involves cooperation between professional nurses, nursing colleagues and other health care providers.
The graduates from the BN will demonstrate competency in practice skills, critical thinking, analysis of research data, implementing findings and decision making. The research subjects prepare students for further studies.
A minimum upper C pass in Mathematics A or a minimum B pass in Mathematics B; plus a minimum upper C pass in one science subjects (biology, chemistry, or physics).
N.B. The Academic Registrar will advise on minimum equivalence grades for non-PNG applicants.
Bachelor of Nursing
PNGNQF LEVEL 7 YEAR & SEMESTER | SEMESTER 1 | CREDIT POINT | Clinical Practice (Jun-Jul) | SEMESTER 2 | CREDIT POINT | Clinical Practice (Nov-Dec) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level 4 | Year 1 | |||||
Certificate | UNIV1100 Academic Skills for University Success | 15 | NURS1300 Nursing Practice A | CHRS1100 Encountering Jesus Christ | 15 | NURS1350 NURS Nursing Practice B |
NURS1100 Human Lifespan Development | 15 | NURS1600 Applied Science for Nurses | 15 | |||
NURS1400 Professional Nursing A (Nursing Practice A) | 15 | NURS1250 Anatomy & Physiology B | 15 | |||
NURS1200 Anatomy & Physiology A | 15 | NURS1450 Professional Nursing B (Nursing Practice B) | 15 | |||
Level 5 | Year 2 | |||||
Diploma | NURS2100 Health Promotion for Nurses | 15 | NURS 2150 Nursing Practice C | NURS2500 Nutrition (Nursing Practice D) | 15 | NURS 2550 Nursing Practice D |
NURS2200 Psychology for Nurses | 15 | NURS2600 Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases (Nursing Practice D) | 15 | |||
NURS2400 Pharmacology for Nurses (Nursing Practice C) | 15 | NURS2700 Transcultural Care | 15 | |||
NURS2300 Environmental Health | 15 | CHRS2100 Adventist Beliefs Today | 15 | |||
Level 6 | Year 3 | |||||
Advanced Diploma | NURS3100 Medical Surgical Nursing A (Nursing Practice E) | 15 | NURS3500 Nursing Practice E | NURS3150 Medical & Surgical Nursing B (Nursing Practice F) | 15 | NURS 3550 Nursing Practice F |
NURS3200 Maternal & Neonatal Care A (Nursing Practice E) | 15 | NURS3250 Maternal & Neonatal Care B (Nursing Practice F) | 15 | |||
NURS3300 Pediatric Nursing (Nursing Practice E) | 15 | NURS3600 Community Rural Nursing (Nursing Practice F) | 15 | |||
NURS3400 Leadership & Management in Nursing | 15 | NURS3700 Spirituality and Health | 15 | |||
Level 7 | Year 4 | |||||
Bachelor | NURS4100 Perioperative Nursing (Nursing Practice G) | 15 | NURS 4700 Nursing Practice G | NURS4500 Critical Care Nursing (Nursing Practice H) | 15 | NURS 4550 Nursing Practice H |
NURS4200 Research Methods in Nursing | 15 | NURS4250 Research Project in Nursing | 15 | |||
NURS4600 Rehabilitation (Nursing Practice G) | 15 | NURS4300 Mental Health Nursing (Nursing Practice H) | 15 | |||
NURS4400 Palliative Care Nursing (Nursing Practice G) | 15 | NURS4800 Principles of Christian Ethics | 15 |
Total Credits Required: 480 (4,800 hours)
* Prompt Payment Discount
PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTED FEE– Will apply if Semester Fees are paid before 8/2/2021 and 19/7/2021.
Boarding and Meals – Dorm | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Fee | 38,345.00 | 38,040.00 | 38,040.00 | 38,325.00 |
Corporate Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 36,427.75 | 36,138.00 | 36,138.00 | 36,408.75 |
Regular Fee | 25,981.70 | 25,676.70 | 25,676.70 | 25,961.70 |
Regular Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 24,682.62 | 24,392.87 | 24,392.87 | 24,663.62 |
Day Student – Campus | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Fee | 23,481.00 | 23,336.00 | 23,336.00 | 26,825.00 |
Corporate Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 22,306.95 | 22,169.20 | 22,169.20 | 25,483.75 |
Regular Fee | 13,386.60 | 13,241.60 | 13,241.60 | 15,468.80 |
Regular Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 12,717.27 | 12,579.52 | 12,579.52 | 14,695.36 |
Married Student Accommodation 1BR | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Fee | 37,537.20 | 36,992.20 | 36,992.20 | 37,277.20 |
Corporate Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 35,660.34 | 35,142.59 | 35,142.59 | 35,413.34 |
Regular Fee | 25,173.90 | 24,628.90 | 24,628.90 | 24,913.90 |
Regular Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 23,915.21 | 23,397.46 | 23,397.46 | 23,668.21 |
Married Student Accommodation 2BR | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Fee | 38,683.80 | 38,138.80 | 38,138.80 | 38,423.80 |
Corporate Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 36,427.75 | 36,138.00 | 36,138.00 | 36,408.75 |
Regular Fee | 26,320.50 | 25,775.50 | 25,775.50 | 26,060.50 |
Regular Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 25,004.48 | 24,486.73 | 24,486.73 | 24,757.48 |
Married Student Accommodation 3BR | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Fee | 40,103.40 | 39,558.40 | 39,558.40 | 39,843.40 |
Corporate Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 38,098.23 | 37,580.48 | 37,580.48 | 37,851.23 |
Regular Fee | 27,740.10 | 27,195.10 | 27,195.10 | 27,480.10 |
Regular Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 26,353.10 | 25,835.35 | 25,835.35 | 26,106.10 |
Day Student with Transportation | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Fee | 29,869.00 | 29,724.00 | 29,724.00 | 30,009.00 |
Corporate Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 28,375.55 | 28,237.80 | 28,237.80 | 28,508.55 |
Regular Fee | 17,505.70 | 17,360.70 | 17,360.70 | 17,645.70 |
Regular Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 16,630.42 | 16,492.67 | 16,492.67 | 16,763.42 |
Day Student without Transportation | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Fee | 28,019.00 | 27,874.00 | 27,874.00 | 28,159.00 |
Corporate Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 26,618.05 | 26,480.30 | 26,480.30 | 26,751.05 |
Regular Fee | 15,655.70 | 15,510.70 | 15,510.70 | 15,795.70 |
Regular Fee – Prompt payment Discounted | 14,872.92 | 14,735.17 | 14,735.17 | 15,005.92 |
The 40th-anniversary homecoming event for Pacific Adventist University will be held between Monday, 1 July until Sunday, 7 July 2023.
The homecoming event will be held at Pacific Adventist University, 14 Mile, Sogeri Road, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
The homecoming event is open to all Pacific Adventist University alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends!
Yes, there is. Pacific Adventist University and the Government of Papua New Guinea have subsidised airfares with Air Nuigini and meals and accommodation to make it affordable so that everyone to be part of the celebrations.
To find out more about costs and packages, please visit Accommodation & Logistics menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/
It depends. If you are flying into Papua New Guinea from overseas, it will be the cost of an airfare, plus a meal and accommodation package to stay at PAU.
We have created three packages for you:
There are three types of accommodation available at PAU:
You can stay for the whole week (package ranges from PGK640-850), or just the weekend package (PGK280-400).
This cost includes meals, accommodation and transfers to and from the airport.
If you so choose, you are welcome to stay off-site and register for the meals only package (PGK30 p/meal plus PGK50 registration pack).
Check out the Accommodation & Logistics page here for more information: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/
The homecoming will feature a variety of activities, including speed friending, grad year meet-ups, reunion activities, street preaching, talent concerts, official opening program, live music, street parade, sightseeing in Port Moresby, keynote speakers, open day and campus tours, fellowship and worship, international meals, Sunday market, workline, awards night, sporting events, cultural performances, and more!
We encourage all guests to bring comfortable clothing for warm days and nights, your national dress, sun protection, toiletries and your Bible and notepad.
If you are staying on-site in the dormitories, you will need just a pillow and toiletries. If you are staying in the classrooms, you will need to bring your bed linen, pillow, towels and toiletries. If you are camping on the PAU campsite, you will need to bring your tent, sleep mat, linen, pillow, towel and toiletries.
Yes! Please register so we know you are coming. That way we can put aside accommodation, food and even transfers from the airport and will be ready for your arrival.
If you do not register, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate or feed you, and we want your anniversary experience to be wonderful!
Cost to register only is PGK50 and you will receive a registration pack on arrival.
Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!
You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.
Please register before 30 June 2023.
To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/
To register, please book now here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/
When you register online, you will receive a registration pack when you arrive at PAU. The registration pack comes free with any accommodation package, but if you purchase just meals and/or just the pack, it will be an additional PGK50.
YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE ARRIVING AT PAU.
Your special edition anniversary cotton bag will include:
To register, please click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/
Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!
You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.
Please register before 30 June 2023.
To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/
Dormitories, classrooms and campsites are available at Pacific Adventist University at a discounted rate for all Alumni and friends.
Our team at PAU have also sough out alternative accommodation at UPNG, and discounted rates in other hotels and accommodation.
To learn more, visit the Accommodation & Logistics menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/
PAU has created three packages for you:
There are three types of accommodation available at PAU:
You can stay for the whole week (package ranges from PGK640-850), or just the weekend package (PGK280-400).
This cost includes meals, accommodation and transfers to and from the airport.
If you so choose, you are welcome to stay off-site and register for the meals only package (PGK30 p/meal plus PGK50 registration pack).
Check out the Accommodation & Logistics page here for more information: https://www.pau.ac.pg/accommodation-logistics/
Yes! All meals are included in the PAU accommodation packages.
We have organised special themed meals for each evening including two banquet dinners.
Our meal planning team are organising something special for you!
Even if you live and/or work on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!
You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can purchase a flexible meal plan so you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.
Please register before 30 June 2023.
To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/
Even if you live in Port Moresby or live on campus, we encourage you to register so you can be part of the action!
You too will receive a registration pack, and if you like you can eat with friends and family visiting for homecoming.
To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/
Registration will stay open for guests travelling overseas until 30 June 2023.
Local guests can register for meal and registration packs up until close of business on Friday, 5 July.
To register, click here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/anniversary-booking/
The PAU Alumni Association is facilitating class reunions during the program and fun events all week.
You can contact them when you arrive and register to become re-connected with your classmates.
Yes, you are welcome to plan a reunion for your class or department.
PAU Alumni Association has already provided two events at homecoming so you can re-connect with both your graduating year and your graduating school.
Please contact the Alumni team for more information on <[email protected]>.
Yes! Not only will you receive a registration pack that includes a program when you register, we also have program available on the Pacific Adventist University Alumni WhatsApp Community.
Make sure you are connected to your Alumni chapter, and it is part of the PAU Alumni community and you will receive all event updates!
The homecoming will feature a variety of activities, including speed friending, grad year meet-ups, reunion activities, street preaching, talent concerts, official opening program, live music, street parade, sightseeing in Port Moresby, keynote speakers, open day and campus tours, fellowship and worship, international meals, Sunday market, workline, awards, sporting events, cultural performances, and more!
To view the program, visit the program menu here: https://www.pau.ac.pg/program/
Bring any medicines that you need and check with the country laws so you can bring them with you on the plane. Declare what is necessary when you arrive. On campus throughout the event, we will have ambulance support on hand, as well as our university clinic team. If you require any non-urgent medical support, we encourage you to visit our clinic or a nearby doctor.
Also, ensure when you travel overseas, to include travel insurance with your airfare.
Our team here at PAU are here for any emergency.
For security, please call +675 7297 0958.
If you wish to contact the Alumni organising team, please call Kym on +675 7277 4823 or email <[email protected]>.
