Diploma of Nursing

The Diploma of Nursing has been designed to help you build knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment. Through on-campus simulation laboratories and industry placements, you'll graduate ready to help others.There continues to be a high demand for enrolled nurses, and job expectations in this field are strong. In this nationally-accredited diploma, you will gain the skills to help provide acute, curative and rehabilitative care under the direction of a registered nurse. You’ll learn to work with patients of all ages in different environments. There is a focus on aged care, community, acute care and mental health. You’ll also learn how to administer intravenous medications and gain the skills in acute care, which involves medical and surgical nursing skills.Throughout your study, you can expect to study topics including:basic anatomy and physiologywound managementanalysing health informationinfection controlmedications and intravenous administrationcaring for patients with acute and chronic conditionsnursing care for diabetesimplementing nursing care plansevaluating the care providedresearching and applying evidence-based practice.You’ll benefit from a technology-enhanced learning experience using simulation laboratories, and a new web-based simulation. This combined with a minimum of 400 hours of work placement ensures that you will graduate work-ready.[110709C]