Diploma of Nursing

There continues to be a high demand for enrolled nurses, and job expectations in this field are strong. In this nationally-accredited diploma, you will gain the skills to help provide acute, curative and rehabilitative care under the direction of a registered nurse.

You'll learn to work with patients of all ages in different environments. There is a focus on aged care, community, acute care and mental health. You'll also learn how to administer intravenous medications and gain the skills in acute care, which involves medical and surgical nursing skills.

Throughout your study, you can expect to study topics including:

• basic anatomy and physiology
• wound management
• analysing health information
• infection control
• medications and intravenous administration
• caring for patients with acute and chronic conditions
• nursing care for diabetes
• implementing nursing care plans
• evaluating the care provided
• researching and applying evidence-based practice.

You'll benefit from a technology-enhanced learning experience using simulation laboratories, and a new web-based simulation. This combined with a minimum of 400 hours of work placement ensures that you will graduate work-ready.