Good on you for contacting the Board Karina. And don't listen to people who tell you it is going to be too hard for you. If you are passionate about it nd enjoy it, that is all that matters. And there is plenty of help around if you need it.
Yes, you can do subjects that aren't on the recommended part tiem plan. I don't think I EVER followed the Uni's plan . At one point, I was studying subjects from all three year levels! Haha.
It is a good idea to try and get a clinical placement close to home if you can BUT I recommend NOT doing all your placements at the one hospital... and try to make sure a couple of your placements are at Public Hospitals. By going to different hospitals, you will be exposed to different methods etc. And public hospitals (as a rule) have a wider range of conditions for you to experience where as Private hospitals tend to have lots of the same (or similar) things.
I have to say, I only ever came across one other UniSA student on placements and she was in a lower year level and in a different ward. I did, however, meet other students close to home via the discussion pages I mentioned earlier. In fact, one of them became such a great friend of mine and we used to study together regularly (she lived 20 minutes away)! She eventually moved back to SA but we still keep in regular contact and visit whenever we're in the same state.
When you're on placements, try and find out who the Grad's are on the ward and pick their brains about how to apply for a Grad position, the processes, what they found useful (or not) etc. Also keep an eye out for any nursing expo's as they are a great way to find out more about the hospitals and what they offer.
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. At one point, I was studying subjects from all three year levels! Haha.
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