New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
Nursing
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Prepare for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand through this 18-month diploma. Gain hands-on and theoretical skills in nursing at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 18 months
This course requires 40 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse
Be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as an Enrolled Nurse, and to sit the NCNZ Registration Exam.
Deliver professional nursing care
Provide nursing care and health education across a range of healthcare settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Work in partnership with health consumers and teams
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with health consumers, whānau, and multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of care.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to become an Enrolled Nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll study nursing, social sciences, and human body function, and benefit from modern teaching facilities and clinical placements under the direction of registered health professionals. Graduates will be eligible to sit the NCNZ Registration Exam and apply for a practicing certificate. The programme is delivered full-time on campus over 18 months, including clinical experience both in Dunedin and the wider Otago/Southland region. The qualification provides a pathway to further study in health-related fields including the Bachelor of Nursing.
Course Content
- Nursing as a Profession: Enrolled Nursing
- Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body
- Applied Social Science for Enrolled Nurses
- Clinical Skills for Enrolled Nursing
- Foundations for Enrolled Nursing Practice
- Enrolled Nursing Practice: Rehabilitation and Community
- Enrolled Nursing Practice: Acute Care
- Enrolled Nursing Practice: Mental Health and Addictions
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics, or equivalent secondary school qualification for international students.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Community Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Enrolled Nurse in hospitals, aged care, community, and rehabilitation settings
Health education roles
Further health sector positions under Registered Nurse supervision
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