Diploma of Nursing – HLT54121

Study Outcomes

Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse. Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and at all stages of life.

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. Further information on registration is available at nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au. This course is an accredited program and has approved provider status with ANMAC.

Diploma of Nursing Information Booklet

Career Pathways

This qualification is a professional pathway into Nursing and then further exemplary streams of practise ie. Advanced Diploma and/or Undergraduate Degree.

The target client groups are:

Existing workers in the care service industry
Mature aged including health workers from fields other than
Those with a previous nursing qualification and
nursing lapsed registration
School leavers
Trainees

The Bachelor of Nursing is offered by the Flinders University College of Nursing and Health Services. Students who successfully complete 108 units of study will be granted the award of Bachelor of Nursing and be eligible for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Enrolled nurses registered with the NMBA and holing a Diploma of Nursing may be eligible for up to 36 units of credit. For more information please visit their website. https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-nursing-preregistration

Educators and learning support

Learn from the industry experts and people with hand-on practical experience

The course is delivered by local, qualified industry professionals, who understand the context of practice and embrace the principles of cultural safety in their teaching.

A series of inherent requirements have been developed which are specific to the Diploma of Nursing. To be successful in your studies all course requirements need to be meet. Please read the inherent requirements to see if this course is for you. Inherent requirements

Learn more about the course subjects

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Course subjects

25 competency units are required for award of this qualification, including 20 compulsory units and 5 elective units, which have been chosen through industry consultation.

Unit Commences	Unit Code	Unit Title	Unit Concludes
One	CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	Term 6
	HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	Term 2
	HLTWHS002	Participate in workplace health and safety	Term 2
	HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment	Term 2
	HLTAID011	Provide first aid	Term 1
	HLTENN038	Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans	Term 4
	HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status	Term 4
	HLTENN045	Implement and monitor care of the older person	Term 2
	HLTENN041	Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice	Term 2
	HLTENN036	Apply communication skills in nursing practice	Term 2
	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Term 2
	CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	Term 2
Two	HLTENN035	Practise nursing within the Australian health care system	Term 3
	HLTENN037	Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care	Term 5
	HLTAAP003	Analyse and respond to client health information	Term 5
	HLTENN043	Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions	Term 5
Three	HLTENN039	Apply principles of wound management	Term 6
	HLTENN042	Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions	Term 4
	HLTENN044	Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems	Term 5
	HLTENN047	Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting	Term 5
Four	HLTENN040	Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy	Term 6
	HLTOHC007	Recognise and respond to oral health conditions	Term 6
	HLTENN068	Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice	Term 6
Five	HLTENN057	Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes	Term 6
Five	CHCPOL003	Research and apply evidence to practice	Term 6

Entry Requirements

All applicants are required to provide evidence of having sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to successfully undertake the program’s academic and workplace experience requirements, prior to commencing the program. Evidence refers to a language, literacy and numeracy test result from an Australian Government approved provider (eg BKSB).

All Diploma of Nursing program applicants that would be required by the NMBA to provide a formal English language skills test when applying for registration, must now provide a formal English language test result demonstrating achievement of the NMBA specified level of English language skills, prior to program entry.

Diploma of Nursing Information Booklet (46)

The learning and skills that I have achieved with Fox Education and Consultancy has been an important career change for me. The opportunity in expanding my knowledge and skills in the health industry, has enabled me to pursue a new career choice. Thank you for giving me the skills and support throughout my learning I will continue to acquire new skills throughout my nursing career.

Cathy

Thank you for opportunity in expanding my knowledge and skills in the health industries. I will continue to develop skills and knowledge throughout my nursing career. I learned and achieved with Fox Education and Consultancy. This has been important career change for me.

Irene

It was such a privilege to study at Fox Education and Consultancy. I have gained skills and am ready to work in the health sector.

Kabwe

Thank you, I enjoyed classes. Educators were fantastic, making learning enjoyable. Onwards to a new career.

Megan

Fox Education has instilled concepts of time management, prioritisation, revision of knowledge and upskilling very well. My scope of practice was well defined and this has enhanced my performance in work placement. The program is an excellent program that enables a student to transition into a safe competent Enrolled Nurse.

Celeste

Thank you for your guidance and inspiring my career change to becoming the person I am today. My journey has been a challenge and it has given me greater choices in my new career as an Enrolled Nurse.

Fatima

Course Fees

Tuition Fee: $27,600.60, an upfront cost of $1,400 is required prior to commencement of the course. This is required after you have received your letter of offer.
Vet Student Loans: Yes, for eligible students. For further information, VET Student Loans

Additional costs

Closed-in black shoes
Ochre Card - issued by SAFE NT
Black business pants
Any additional vaccinations you may require
Fob watch with second hand
Printing/photocopying at 10c per page
Criminal history check - issued by SAFE NT
Replacement clinical manual or ID card

All fees must be paid before a Certificate or Statement of Attainment is issued.

Textbooks and Uniforms

Students are required to purchase text books for this course at an additional cost. The details of the text will be provided to all students at orientation as the text may change from year to year. Students can also refer to our Diploma of Nursing Information Booklet for list of current textbooks.

Students will be issued with 2 uniform shirts prior to commencement of the first clinical placement.

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing