Diploma of Nursing

Provider:

Acknowledge Education

Course Code:

HLT54115

CRICOS Code:

095803A

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Nursing

Duration:

2-Year

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 29,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

January, April, July, October

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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under supervision of a registered nurse. This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across all areas of the health sector. Enrolled Nurses can work in all areas of hospital-based care, primary health care settings, aged care facilities, operating theatres, community nursing sector, mental health, and a broad range of other settings. You will have gained considerable skills and knowledge in the clinical environment, and around critical thinking, understanding of research and evidence-based care, which are essential skills moving into the nursing sector

Course Structure

The course is conducted in 8 terms, each comprising 10 weeks, inclusive of holidays. To receive this qualification, you must complete 25 units – 20 core and 5 electives. Students attend college 20 hours per week.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	All applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 or it's equivalent.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	English Language proficiency must be shown by an IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0) or it's equivalent.

Career Opportunities

A graduate from a Diploma of Nursing program approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is able to apply for registration with the NMBA as an enrolled nurse.

This qualification is also a gateway to a bachelor course in nursing. Students can possibly enter directly into the second year of a three-year degree, and work as an EN whilst completing the bachelor.

Internship or Work Placements

The course requires 400 hours (10 weeks) of mandatory Placement Experience, in four separate blocks. Fieldwork Placements are a requirement of the AHPRA registration process. We find these placements for you, as they are fully supervised, and require several competencies to be achieved at each placement.