Diploma
Designed to help you build knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment, this full-time course will give your career in the health industry a boost.
Delivered over 18 months at four of our main campuses, this comprehensive Diploma of Nursing reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the supervision of a registered nurse in a variety of clinical settings. When you're done, you'll be able to register as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) under the National Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
You will be taught by industry professionals in simulated working environments, with mandatory clinical placements allowing you to link theory to practice.
While this is a physically demanding program, the rewards are endless.
There has never been a more important time to get involved in the healthcare industry and provide care for those who need it. We can help you open the door to a nurturing career as an Enrolled Nurse with our Diploma of Nursing.
This course will give you the advanced skills to work as a nurse in a contemporary healthcare environment, with the confidence to perform clinical assessments, look after people with acute and chronic care needs, monitor and administer medications, attend to wounds and apply theory to your practice.
Delivered on campus for a period of 18-months full time and two years part time, you will be guided by industry current teachers who will support your learning every step of the way, giving you the best head start when it comes to employment.
Go on to work in a range of health care settings including aged care, acute surgical and medical wards, mental health, rehabilitation and community health. Want to take your studies further? Why not study a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (offered at Federation University) or a Bachelor of Paramedical Science offered at a variety of universities.
Your pathway is entirely up to you.
Introducing Sherryl, one of our Nursing teachers
Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.
This qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a variety of clinical settings. This may include but not limited to nursing work in hospitals, aged care, community centres, district nursing, schools, mental health and medical clinics.
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Paramedical Science
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
Completing students can obtain 120 credit points to the Bachelor of Nursing at Federation University
Some credits can be given toward the Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery at Federation University
Knowledge and Skills that are required to work as an Enrolled Nurse in a variety of settings across the health care industry include, medications, legal and ethical, patient assessments, effective communication, personal care, clinical skills, documentation processes, WHS and Infection control principles and practices, palliative care, critical thinking and analysis, and appropriate medical terminology. Students will also learn correct referencing styles (APA) and study skills.
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
This qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a variety of clinical settings. This may include but not limited to nursing work in hospitals, aged care, community centres, district nursing, schools, mental health and medical clinics.