Nursing resources
We’ve put everything you need in one spot. Your course structures, textbook link, placement info, attendance requirements and more. So handy. Maybe bookmark it.
Semester dates
First years follow the standard Federation academic calendar, but years 2 to 4 start four weeks earlier. This makes it easier to break each semester into dedicated teaching, assessment and placement blocks.
2026 semester dates for years 2–4:
Semester 1: 26 January to 19 June
Semester 2: 22 June to 24 December
Coursework and assessments will take place in the first half of each semester, and placement in the second half.
2026 semester dates for years 2–4:
Semester 1: 26 January to 19 June
Semester 2: 22 June to 24 December
Coursework and assessments will take place in the first half of each semester, and placement in the second half.
Find your course structure
Attendance
There’s a 100% attendance requirement for on-campus labs (uniforms must be worn) and an 80% attendance requirement for online classes and tutorials. If you’ve chosen blended delivery, most of your training will be online but you’ll have to attend some on-campus study blocks.
Placement
Before classes start
Ordering items through School Locker is quick and easy. Select ‘Subjects’, choose your semester, search by unit code, add items to your cart and complete the checkout process.
Fedstore has everything you need for your placement, including scrubs, shoes and nursing kits. And if you can’t get to campus, you can order online.
Before you go on placement, you’ll need to upload a set of mandatory documents to InPlace. Some of these can take 6–12 weeks to organise, so best start early.
There are some attributes, skills and abilities that you must have in order to complete your degree, such as cognition, communication, strength and mobility.
Library subject guides
Our librarians have made researching easier by grouping all of your discipline resources together (including ebooks, textbooks, websites and free image libraries). You'll also find handy search and referencing tips.
Nursing subject guide
Nursing subject guide
Course structures
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