Diploma of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing
The accredited Diploma of Nursing prepares you to provide expert nursing care across the health sector. You will learn anatomy and physiology, infection control and medication administration to work in a range of health care settings including: acute, aged care, rehabilitation and mental health. TAFE NSW has developed this course…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The accredited Diploma of Nursing prepares you to provide expert nursing care across the health sector.
You will learn anatomy and physiology, infection control and medication administration to work in a range of health care settings including: acute, aged care, rehabilitation and mental health.
TAFE NSW has developed this course in consultation with peak bodies and industry partners. Our extensive network gives you the opportunity to learn in diverse workplaces and to improve your technical and professional nursing skills.
Numeracy Requirements:
All international students will be required to undertake a Numeracy test prior to commencing the Diploma of Nursing. The purpose is to demonstrate sufficient numeracy skills. This is a requirement of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
To meet this requirement you will need to complete an assessment and achieve a competency of at least Exit Level 3 in Numeracy.
How will I do the test?
As part of your application process, a TAFE NSW support officer will contact you to arrange to take the test. The test is online access to a computer and the internet is required.
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
Through theory and practical course work learn to:
Care for a person with complex needs
Effectively communicate with patients and colleagues
Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans
Tend and Manage wounds in the clinical environment
Work within legal and ethical parameters
Build your practical skills in:
Responding to and solving problems
Carrying out clinical practice with a mannequin
Managing your time, productivity and patient care
Experiencing and adapting to the pressures of the workplace
Develop the attributes to get ahead in this industry:
Professionalism and integrity
Analytical and pragmatic problem solving approach
High energy and commitment
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Key trends shaping nursing and the healthcare industry include:
Virtual reality (VR) simulations to get ready for real world hospital situations, including how to assess patients symptoms
Telehealth and remote nursing
Nursing informatics to manage patient data
STUDY PATHWAYS
Build your expertise with a University Degree:
- Students who successfully complete the TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing may articulate with credit transfer into the undergraduate pre-registration nursing degree program at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
- The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) gives TAFE NSW graduates guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Nursing with 48 credit points towards the Bachelor of Nursing (this is one year credit transfer of full time study).
REQUIREMENTS
Year 12 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 across all bands or equivalent
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
