Diploma of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing
Build a career that’s meaningful, fills you with a sense of purpose, and provides diverse job opportunities, with this Diploma of Nursing course. Offered via a blend of on-campus and online learning the Diploma of Nursing is the ideal starting point for South Australia or Western Australia residents looking to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Build a career that’s meaningful, fills you with a sense of purpose, and provides diverse job opportunities, with this Diploma of Nursing course. Offered via a blend of on-campus and online learning the Diploma of Nursing is the ideal starting point for South Australia or Western Australia residents looking to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse in Australia.
If you’ve always wanted to be a nurse, this is where to start!
Why study this course??
- Learn from experienced nurses and clinical specialists onsite at Open Colleges School of Health’s state-of-the-art campuses in Adelaide and Perth.
- Get flexible! Some of your learning will be delivered online, so you can study anywhere, anytime.
- Gain hands-on experience with skills lab training and clinical placements.
Assessments
Case studies, Knowledge tests, Oral assessments, Practical skills assessments, Role plays, Third party evidence, Written assessments
Delivery Method
We use a Flipped Classroom methodology supported by blended learning (online and on campus), for the Diploma of Nursing. You will engage with pre-readings and self-directed learning packages before attending your face-to-face facilitated education sessions on campus. The delivery schedule consists of two (2) full days of attendance on campus per week for facilitated education sessions with your educator and practical sessions in our skills lab.
REQUIREMENTS
The minimum entry requirements for this course are as follows. You will need to:
- Be 18 years of age or over;
- Have successfully completed the overseas equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12);
- Complete one of the following English language proficiency tests and meet the requirements for test results:
o IELTS (Academic module) test and achieved a result of 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each component from one test sitting; or a maximum of two (2) test sittings in a six month period only if you achieve a minimum overall score of 7.0 in each sitting and you achieve a minimum score of 7.0 in each component across the two sittings with no score in any component of the test being below 6.5
o OET Online test and achieved a result of B overall and B in each of the four components from one test sitting; or a maximum of two (2) test sittings in any six month period only if you are testing in all four components in each sitting and achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings and no score in any component of the test is below C
o PTE Academic test and achieved a result of 65 overall and 65 in each of the 4 components in one test sitting; or a maximum of two (2) test sittings in any six month period only if a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting and you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings with no score in any of the communicative skills being below 58
TOEFL iBT test and achieved a result of 94 overall and 24 in listening, 24 in reading, 27 in writing and 23 in speaking from one test sitting; or a maximum of two (2) test sittings in any six month period only if a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting and you achieve a minimum score of 24 in listening, 24 in reading, 27 in writing and 23 in speaking across the two sittings.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education), established in the year 1921, is an institution that offers distance learning. The Institution offers courses in over 15 subject areas, some of which are accounting & finance, hospitality & retail, information technology & design, occupational health & safety, business & marketing, and creative arts & leisure. These courses are offered in the form of certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs. The head office is located at Artarmon, New South Wales.
