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Diploma of Nursing

Course Code HLT54121

Duration
  • Full Time
  • 18 months
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Bourke St Melbourne
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Free TAFE Course

You may be eligible to study this course for FREE.

Overview

The Diploma of Nursing (DN) prepares you for registration as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). You will develop evidence-based, client-focused nursing skills and confidence in both theory and practice. Learn in Holmesglen’s Simulated Hospital Environment and Immersive Learning Centre at Moorabbin and Bourke Street campuses, supported by qualified Registered Nurses. Complete 400 hours of supervised clinical placements across aged care, acute care, mental health, peri-operative, and community settings. Holmesglen also registers all learners with AHPRA.<p><strong>Clinical Placement Requirements</strong><br>Prior to clinical placement, learners must:<br>• Apply for and provide a current Australian National Police Records Check<br>• Provide a Police Records Check from their overseas country (with English translation if applicable)<br>• Complete an NDIS Worker Screening Check<br>• Hold a Working With Children Check in Australia<br>• Declare health, immunisation, and vaccination status, including COVID-19 booster

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

  • <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/explore-courses/nursing-community-and-health-sciences/nursing/higher-education/bachelor-of-nursing">BNURS20 Bachelor of Nursing</a> - You will be eligible to enter the Bachelor of Nursing program at Holmesglen with one (1) year of advanced standing.

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><a href= "https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/commonwealth-prac-payment"> Did you know, you may be eligible to receive financial support during your placement training through the new Commonwealth Prac Payment?</a>.<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

• All learners must be at least 18 years of age at course commencement.<br>• All potential learners must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test using the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) and achieve a minimum exit level 3, working at level 4 in numeracy and literacy.<br><strong>English Language Requirements</strong><br>Learners must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) specified level of English:<br>Domestic learners:<br>• English as primary language, with at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between Years 7 and 12.<p><strong>Inherent requirements</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>.
You may be enrolled to the DN course with credit transfers for units of the qualifications that have been completed at another Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Credit Transfers (CT) and Recognition of prior learning (RPL) are judged on a case-by-case basis.

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 are scheduled Monday to Friday for a minimum of 4 days per week each semester. Students will be on campus for 6 hours per day, with classes running between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm.<p>In addition to on-campus learning, you will be required to complete online learning activities and independent study in your own time.<p>The course includes 400 hours of clinical placement, arranged by Holmesglen during the semester or semester breaks. All learners must be available during these periods to gain practical, hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings.<p>To receive this qualification, you must complete a total of 25 units, consisting of 20 core units and 5 elective units. All chosen electives must contribute to valid, industry-supported vocational outcomes.<p>You may be enrolled to the DN course with credit transfers for units of the qualifications that have been completed at another Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Credit Transfers (CT) and Recognition of prior learning (RPL) are judged on a case-by-case basis.
Unit code Unit name
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Unit code Unit name
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTENN057 Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
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

Direct

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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.

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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

<strong>Inherent requirements of the Diploma of Nursing</strong> 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>.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $37,570
Government subsidised $17,856
Free TAFE eligible student FREE
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Materials fee $1,100
General Services Fee $80 Per Semester

The General Services Fee (GSF) at Holmesglen is a mandatory annual fee applicable to all students enrolled in Certificate I through Advanced Diploma courses. This fee supports various student services such as counselling, welfare support, and learning assistance provided by our dedicated student support and wellbeing teams. For more details on the GSF and its specific allocations, please visit the <a title=" General Services Fee page" href="/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/General-Services-Fee.html">General Services Fee (GSF) page</a>.

Additional Course Cost

• Nursing student uniform is 'Scrubs' - Navy Blue Colour - approximately $110 <br>• General service fee- $ 70 per Semester <br>• Materials fee – approximately $ 1060.00 <br>• Strong, non slip Sturdy Black Shoes - covering entire foot approximately $150 <br>• Stethoscope $79.95 - $99 <br>• Watch with second hand $15 - $50 <br>• Protective eyewear $5 - $25. Identification badge $20 - $30 <br>• National Police Check approximately $50 yearly (using Fit To Work). <br>• Working with Children's Check approximately $130.00. Free if applying as a volunteer <br>• NDIS workers screening check - approximately $130.00 <br>• Various Australian Immunisations approximately $500 dependent on previous vaccinations and GP billing <br>• Rural clinical placement costs dependent on the type of accommodation and length of clinical placement.

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-funding">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

VET Student Loans are available to eligible student to pay for tuition fees for this course. <a href="/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/vet-student-loans">Read more about VET Student Loans</a>.

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