KIMY there is always a way. The UAI is not the only way to get into courses. It may just take you a little longer. Seek another pathway to that Nursing Uni course.
Do some TAFE courses and become an Enrolled Nurse. You may not be able to just jump into the Nursing degree now but eventually.
Look here:
http://www.dest.gov.au/archive/highered/eippubs/eip01_16/4.htm
In the mean time, I suggest joining St John Ambulance Operations Division and put some first aid skills into practice while learn some people and medical skills as you go - many St Johnnies go on to enter Nursing as Mature aged students or as Enrolled Nurses and find their St John work has been very beneficial. In fact, some even become Ambulance Officers as well or instead!
I hope this helps. Good luck. Remember, if you want it badly enough, you WILL get there.
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EXTRACT FROM ABOVE WEBSITE:
Therefore, the entry points into a Bachelor of Nursing (or however titled) include:
- Required tertiary entry score or however titled
- Enrolled nursing
- Certificate 4 / diploma / advanced diploma / other Bachelor degrees (including Bachelor of Midwifery)
- Certificate 4 Aboriginal Health Worker
- Special entry categories (eg. Mature aged entry)
Entry points into an enrolled nursing program include:
- Completion of Year 11/12
- Certificate 3 / other certificate 4 / diploma / advanced diploma / other Bachelor degrees
- Special entry categories (eg. Mature aged entry)
