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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.

 

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

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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.

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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

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

    Term 6

 

More information about the course

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 VETASSESS).

From 1 July 2018 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

 

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Course Fees

Tuition Fee: $27,249, 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.

Further Information

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