Diploma
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.
Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the course commencement.
All applicants must sit a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test. This test will be administered via Holmesglen. You must achieve a minimum exit level three (3), working at level four (4) in numeracy & literacy.
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Diploma of Nursing English Language Requirements. 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. Download the English language requirements here (Word - 55kb) .
You need to be motivated to practise safely and professionally within the defined scope of practice of the enrolled nurse.
Inherent requirements of the Diploma of Nursing
The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.Download the inherent requirements here.(Word - 402kb).
Clinical placement requirements
Prior to the first clinical placement, all students must:
hold a valid Working With Children Check
hold a valid National Police Record Check
Hold a valid NDIS worker screening check
meet the following immunisation requirements.
Measles/Mumps/Rubella
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Tuberculous
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
Polio
Influenza
Varicella
COVID-19 Immunisations
Prior to the commencement of the course students must be fully vaccinated, including having had their booster shot (third vaccination) to attend clinical placements.
You may be admitted to the course with advanced standing for units of the qualification that have been completed at another registered training organisation. Advanced standing will be judged on a case-by-case basis.
You will learn in our Simulated Hospital Environment and Immersive Learning Centre at both our Moorabbin and Bourke St Campuses.
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.
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.
Holmesglen will register all students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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 Australian national guidelines (PDF 895KB).
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.