The Diploma of Nursing is a nationally accredited course that teaches the essential skills and knowledge required to work as an Enrolled Nurse. Upon completion of this course you will be qualified to provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a variety of health care settings. Learning in purpose-built labs, you will be taught how to implement basic nursing care, assess clients' health, and analyse health-related information.
The course is completed over 18 months and involves 440 hours of mandatory supervised clinical placements in 4 key healthcare environments: aged care, mental health, sub-acute and acute care. Major study areas within the course include anatomy and physiology, nursing communication, legal and ethical parameters, medication delivery, wound management, infection prevention and mental, acute, chronic and aged care. The Diploma also provides the opportunity to apply for an undergraduate nursing course.
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369 Stud Road, Wantirna 3152
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
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