Just thought I would see what other people have done and how hard the STAT test is. I can't find my statement of results which has my TER on it and from memory it was just below the score needed for the course I want to do.
I am considering doing external Bachelor of Nursing through UniSA and then postgrad doing Mid. If I was to do this I would be doing it part time and considering we will get posted elsewhere before I finish, external is the only way I can really study. I think I am finally ready to get back into study. How hard is it to get HECS?
For those who have some knowledge of the Defence Community Organisation assistance with study, what would I need to do to get info on that? What help do they offer?
I don't know much about Uni or what assitance I am eligible for. If anyone can help I would really appreciate it!!
If you want to do midi have you considered just a direct entry midwifery course? Would just cut out the general nursing part of you only were interested in the maternity side? Sorry not sure about HECS or defence stuff! Good Luck!
The STAT score was the same so that is an option but I wouldn't mind having the double degree, especially if we decide to go overseas for a few years once DH leaves the army. The TER however was 30 points difference so if I was to find my TER and skip the STAT then I would have to do the nursing first.
I think having your general nursing is always good anyway beacuse there are so many different avenues to explore. I have worked in most areas, is great when you get bored with one area - just move on somewhere else!! Although, can't say I really love nursing, at the moment it is a job and the shift work fits in well with the kids. If it is what you are passionate about doing - go for it!!
I'm curently studying nursing externally through that same uni... Its ok although there ALWAYS seems to be some big fat problem every time I go to an exam (eg: not enough exam papers for every one).
Anyhoo, I doubt you'd have any trouble getting HECS. I think you just have to be a citizen of Australia to be eligible. I think it's connected to your tax file number and as long as you havent used up all your HECS entitlement (which you wouldnt have if you havent been to uni before) then you will get it no probs.
I thought all Uni degrees were offering ONLY hecs (aka CSP) from 2008 onwards. and that you couldnt opt to pay full fees unless you werent eligible for hecs.
STAT is not particularly difficult - Its multiple choice, and its more about the way you think and approach problems. Its not really about how much stuff you know. I found it more annoying than anything else. Did you ever do those annoying "Maths Competitions" in High School? I thought it was pretty similar to those. Have a look on the Acer website - you can get some example questions there (website is www acer dot edu dot au).
Karina I got a Credit in the last Maths Comp I did. In 2001. I also have some TAFE from doing Aquacuture through TAFE at school. I am a pretty Lateral thinker. I might have a look at that site sometime during the day so that my brain is somewhat switched on. Right now I need to go and put some pasta in the pot boiling on my stove
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so if I was to find my TER and skip the STAT then I would have to do the nursing first.
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