Diploma of Nursing
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Sydney
230 North Tce, AUSTRALIA, SA 5005
Student Information
Fees & Entry by Student Type
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Study Mode
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Domestic:
- Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND)
- Satisfactory evidence of meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standards
- You must be 18 years of age at time of enrolment
International:
- International applicants: satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification (Most Foundation Studies Programs are deemed equivalent to Year 12). Academic IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in each band) or an equivalent approved English test (Cambridge C1 Advanced, CELPIP General, LANGUAGECERT Academic, MET, OET, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT); an ELICOS pathway is available if this isn't met. Applicants must be at least 18 years old on commencement (Diploma of Nursing requires applicants to have turned 18 on or before the start date).
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
- Enrolled Nurse, working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Hospital settings
- Community health settings
- Residential care settings
- Mental health settings
- Rehabilitation settings
- Rural and remote health settings (Note: registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA is required to practise as a nurse in Australia.)
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ANMAC
Course Content
Units of Competency
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
Core unit
Analyse and respond to client health information
Core unit
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Core unit
Apply communication skills in nursing practice
Core unit
Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
Core unit
Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
Core unit
Apply principles of wound management
Core unit
Confirm physical health status
Core unit
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions
Core unit
Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
Core unit
Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
Core unit
Implement and monitor care of the older person
Core unit
Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
Core unit
Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
Core unit
Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
Core unit
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Core unit
Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
Core unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
Elective unit
Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
Elective unit
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective unit
Provide First Aid
Elective unit
Research and apply evidence to practice
Elective unit
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TAFE SA offer a Diploma of Nursing?
Yes, TAFE SA's Diploma of Nursing (CRICOS 111783G) is delivered in a blended format across nine campuses including Adelaide City, Barossa Valley, Gilles Plains, Mount Barker, Mount Gambier, Noarlunga, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla.
What are the entry requirements?
Domestic applicants must be 18 at time of enrolment, complete an LLND assessment, and provide evidence of meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standards. International applicants need Year 12 (or equivalent, including most Foundation Studies programs), Academic IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.0 per band) or an approved equivalent test, and must have turned 18 on or before the course start date.
How much does the Diploma of Nursing cost?
Domestic fees vary by units enrolled: Concession $9,424, Subsidised $12,091, or Full Fee $34,049 per semester. International students pay AUD$38,175 total across four semesters.
How long does the course take and how is it delivered?
The Diploma runs over 21 months for domestic students, studied full time or part time in a blended format (classroom and online). International students study full time over approximately 1.77 years at Adelaide City or Gilles Plains, with January and July intakes.
What career outcomes does this Diploma lead to?
Graduates can work as an Enrolled Nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse across hospital, community health, residential care, mental health, rehabilitation, and rural and remote health settings. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA is required to practise as a nurse in Australia.
Application
How to Apply
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Step 03
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