
Study Outcomes
Qualification
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 the health sector. A lifespan approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.
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.
Note: The Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 qualification has been superseded by the Diploma of Nursing HLT54121. Fox Education and Consultancy will be transitioning to the new qualification once we have approval from ANMAC to commence teaching. Students applying for the March 2023 intake will be transitioned across from HLT54115 to HLT54121 through an RPL process without any additional costs.
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.
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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 |
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | Term 2 | |
HLTWHS002 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Term 2 | |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | Term 2 | |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | Term 1 | |
HLTENN004 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans | Term 4 | |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | Term 4 | |
HLTENN013 | Implement and monitor care of the older person | Term 2 | |
HLTENN008 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | Term 2 | |
HLTENN002 | 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 | HLTENN001 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system | Term 3 |
HLTENN003 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | Term 5 | |
HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | Term 5 | |
HLTENN005 | Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs | Term 5 | |
Three | HLTENN006 | Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment | Term 6 |
HLTENN009 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | Term 4 | |
HLTENN012 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems | Term 5 | |
HLTENN015 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | Term 5 | |
Four | HLTENN007 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | Term 6 |
HLTENN007 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems | Term 6 | |
HLTENN010 | Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice | Term 6 | |
Five | HLTENN025 | Implement and monitor care for 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

Course Fees
Tuition Fee: $27,249
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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