Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
18 months
Become an Enrolled Nurse through hands-on training combining theory, simulation, and 400 hours of clinical placements. This 18-month diploma is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care across diverse healthcare settings.
You must be at least 18 years of age at course commencement. All 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. Domestic learners must have English as their 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. You must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) specified level of English. Credit transfers and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available on a case-by-case basis.
The course comprises 25 units: 20 core units and 5 elective units. Core units cover infection prevention and control, safe work practices, clinical assessment, end-of-life care, communication skills, primary health care, wound management, nursing care implementation, diversity, medicine administration, client health analysis, physical health assessment, legal and ethical parameters, acute and chronic health conditions, mental health care, aged care, professional practice reflection, Australian healthcare systems, and cultural safety. Elective units include evidence-based practice, diabetes nursing care, personal work priorities, stress management, and first aid. Students complete 400 hours of clinical placement across aged care, acute, mental health, and community healthcare settings.
Holmesglen is a leading TAFE institute offering state-of-the-art simulated hospital environments and immersive learning centres at multiple campuses. Industry-current Registered Nurse teachers provide expert instruction, and the institute registers all learners with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The comprehensive clinical placement network ensures diverse, practical experience across multiple healthcare settings, preparing graduates for real-world nursing practice.
Graduates can pursue careers as Enrolled Nurses in various healthcare settings including acute hospitals, sub-acute care, mental health facilities, aged care facilities, rehabilitation centres, and community healthcare services. With one year of advanced standing, graduates are eligible to progress to the Bachelor of Nursing program at Holmesglen, opening pathways to Registered Nurse positions and further specialisation in nursing.
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