Are you an International Student in Australia? Study Diploma of Nursing in Melbourne for only A$16,200!!

Where:               Holmesglen Institute of TAFE 

Start Date:          February, April, July 

Course length:    Full Time: 2 years

Campus:              Bourke St Melbourne, Moorabbin

The Diploma of Nursing covers the nursing skills and knowledge you require to be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled nurse, providing preparation for nursing practice that is client focused and holistic.

This course allows you the time to develop your skills and build confidence in your knowledge.

Holmesglen have industry current nursing staff who will support you through the course. You will learn through a combination of on-campus theory, simulation activities in the nursing environment and supported clinical placements in a variety of clinical settings.

The range of clinical placements reflects the diverse opportunities for employment for enrolled nurses in the health workforce, which may include aged care, rehabilitation, sub-acute and acute settings.

Holmesglen will register all students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Course structure

Classes are scheduled Monday to Friday with one non-attendance day each week, which can change each semester.

Classes can be scheduled in the hours between 8am and 8pm

Students can expect to be on campus on average 12-15 hours per week. Semester breaks will be scheduled into the timetable.

This course includes clinical placement, which may be arranged for you during the semester or during semester breaks. All students must be available during these periods.

ASSESSMENTS

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards

SUBJECTS

Code

Name

HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

HLTENN007

Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

HLTENN005

Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

HLTENN008

Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

HLTENN012

Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems

HLTENN010

Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice

HLTENN002

Apply communication skills in nursing practice

HLTENN013

Implement and monitor care of the older person

HLTENN011

Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems

HLTENN015

Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting

HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

HLTENN009

Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTENN025

Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes

HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

HLTENN006

Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment

HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

BSBWOR404

Develop work priorities

HLTENN001

Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

HLTENN004

Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

HLTENN003

Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care

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Entry requirements

Diploma of Nursing English Language Requirements.
- You must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 (Academic) with no individual bandscore less than 7.0

Other entry requirements

- Satisfactory completion of Year 12/High school or the overseas equivalent, with passes in all subjects including Mathematics.

- Students must be 18 or older at the time of course commencement. 
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- Prior to undertaking clinical placement, students must complete a National Police Records Check, a Police Records Check from their overseas country of residence (English translation), a Working with Children Check in Australia, and be prepared to declare their health and immunisation status. 

- Students will be registered by Holmesglen with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. 

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Outcomes

QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION

After completing this course, you will receive the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing, which will allow for registration as an Enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (entry level criteria applies).

For more information, please visit the Nursing Midwifery Board website.

PATHWAYS

Pathways for International students

On satisfactory completion of the Diploma of Nursing, you will be eligible to enter into the Bachelor of Nursing with 1 year’s advanced standing, subject to meeting the following requirements:
• Achieving a minimum ‘Credit’ grade average for the Diploma of Nursing
• Attending a Transition Program prior to commencement of the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing. The Transition Program fee will be AUD $1,200.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Enrolled nurse in an acute hospital, sub-acute, mental health, aged care, rehabilitation or community
setting.

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How to apply

APPLY THROUGH GRADUATE AUSTRALIA

The team at Graduate Australia will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. 

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Fees

Type

Cost

International Fee

$16,200.00