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Diploma of Nursing

CRICOS 108196H Course Code HLT54121

Entry IELTS 7.0 or equivalent
Duration
  • Full time
  • 2 Year(s)
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Fees
  • $17,900
  • Per Year
Campus
  • Bourke
  • St
  • Melbourne
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Diploma of Nursing covers the nursing skills and knowledge you require to be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled nurse, providing preparation for nursing practice that is client-focused and holistic.

Career Opportunities

  • Graduates of the Diploma of Nursing can pursue careers in various settings, including acute hospitals, sub-acute care, mental health, aged care, rehabilitation, or community settings.

Pathway to further studies

  • BNURS20 Bachelor of Nursing

Studying the Diploma of Nursing at Holmesglen

You will learn in our Simulated Hospital Environment and Immersive Learning Centre at both our Moorabbin and Bourke St Campuses.<p>Our industry-current, qualified Nurse teachers/staff will support you through the course. You will learn through a combination of on-campus theory, simulation activities in a nursing environment, and supported clinical placements in a variety of clinical settings. <p>The range of clinical placements reflects the diverse opportunities for employment for enrolled nurses in the health workforce, which includes aged care, rehabilitation, community, sub-acute, and acute settings.<p>Holmesglen will register all students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).<p>For information on healthcare workers and students living with blood-borne viruses and performing exposure-prone procedures at risk of exposure to blood-borne viruses, please refer to the<a href= "https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/courses/bachelor/cdna-national-guidelines-healthcare-workers.pdf"> Australian national guidelines (PDF 895KB)</a>.

Entry Requirements

<strong>Diploma of Nursing English Language Requirements.</strong><br>You must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 with no individual bandscore less than 7.0. For equivalent English language tests see <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility</a>.<p>The Diploma of Nursing has entry criteria set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. All students entering this course must demonstrate they have achieved the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) specified level of English language skills, prior to commencing the course. <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/diploma/diploma-of-nursing/Diploma-of-Nursing-Entry-Requirements.pdf">Download the English language requirements here (PDF - 60kb) </a>.<p><strong>Other entry requirements</strong><p>Satisfactory completion of Year 12/matriculation or the overseas equivalent, with passes in all subjects including Mathematics.<p>Students must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement. Prior to undertaking clinical placement, students must complete a National Police Records Check, a Police Records Check from their overseas country of residence (English translation), a Working with Children Check in Australia, and be prepared to declare their health and immunisation status<p>Students will be registered by Holmesglen with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)<p><strong>Inherent requirements of the Diploma of Nursing </strong><br>The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students. <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/courses/bachelor/Inherent-requirements-for-Nursing-courses.pdf">Download the inherent requirements here.(PDF - 361kb)</a>.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

Classes can be scheduled between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, 3-4 days per week, which can change each semester.<p>Students can expect to be on campus for a minimum 20 hours per week. Semester breaks will be scheduled into the timetable.<p>This course includes a minimum of 400 hours of clinical placement, which may be arranged for you during the semester or during semester breaks. Clinical placements will be arranged at locations across Victoria. Prior to the first clinical placement, all students must be fit tested for a N95 mask and may be required to hold a NDIS screening. All students must be available during these periods.
Unit code Unit name
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person
Unit code Unit name
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTENN057 Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Apply Via Agent

Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. Further information of the GTE requirements is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.

If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:

T: 03 9564 1703

E: intl@holmesglen.edu.au

Visit How to Apply for more information on the application process.

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will receive the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
International Fee $17,900 Per Year
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Materials fee $500 Per Course

Additional Course Cost

The Nursing student uniform is 'Scrubs' - Navy Blue Colour - approx $110 Reading materials – approximately $500 <br>Strong, non slip Sturdy Black Shoes - covering entire foot approx $150 <br>Stethoscope $79.95 - $99 Watch with second hand $15 - $50 <br>Protective eyewear $5 - $25. Identification badge $20 - $30 <br> <br>National Police Check approx $45 yearly. <br>Working with Children's Check $130.00 NDIS workers screening check - approx $130.00 <br>Various: Australian Immunisations approximately $500 dependent on previous vaccinations and GP billing <br> <br>Rural clinical placement costs : dependent on type of accommodation and length of clinical placement. <br>Note: Students can apply to Holmesglen (Student Well Being) for Grants to assist with costs of Rural Accommodation during clinical placements.

An additional administration fee may apply where the application is submitted directly to Holmesglen and not through a Holmesglen-approved education agent.

Tuition Fee Protection Service

The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study for which tuition fees are paid. Read more about the TPS

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