RMIT University
2 years
Develop practical nursing skills to register and work as an enrolled nurse in Australia. This nationally-accredited diploma combines classroom learning with 400+ hours of clinical placement, preparing you for immediate employment in diverse healthcare settings.
You must be at least 18 years old by the course commencement date and have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent. English language proficiency is required, with specific minimum scores on approved tests (IELTS, OET, PTE, TOEFL, or Cambridge English). No prerequisite subjects are required. You must meet immunisation requirements including dTpa, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Tuberculin screening. A valid Working with Children Check, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check are mandatory before clinical placement.
Year 1 covers foundational knowledge including basic anatomy and physiology, Australian healthcare system, cultural diversity training, infection control and safe work practices, legal and ethical parameters of nursing, patient assessment and nursing care plans, communication and medical terminology, end of life care and palliative approach, and nursing care for mental health conditions. Students complete 5 weeks of clinical placement. Year 2 develops advanced skills in caring for patients with acute and chronic conditions including diabetes, medication and intravenous administration, nursing care plan implementation and evaluation, wound management, and professional practice reflection. An additional 5 weeks of clinical placement is completed, with students working morning (7am start) or afternoon (10pm finish) shifts Monday to Friday.
RMIT University is a leading Australian institution with extensive healthcare education expertise and strong industry connections. The program is nationally accredited and recognized by AHPRA, ensuring graduates can register and work as enrolled nurses anywhere in Australia. RMIT's technology-enhanced learning environment combines simulation laboratories with real-world clinical placements, providing work-ready graduates. The university offers pathways to further study including the Bachelor of Nursing, and provides comprehensive student support services and scholarships.
Graduates can work as enrolled nurses in diverse healthcare settings including acute hospital care, medical centres, mental health facilities, rehabilitation services, palliative care units, and aged care settings. The diploma provides credit and guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Nursing with 2 semesters of advanced standing, enabling progression to registered nurse status. Strong job demand and positive employment expectations in the nursing field provide excellent career prospects. Enrolled nurses play a vital role in healthcare teams, supporting registered nurses in delivering patient care across all healthcare environments.
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