New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
Nursing
A course by
WITT
Gain the clinical and theoretical knowledge needed to become an enrolled nurse in New Zealand through an 18-month diploma combining classroom learning, simulation, and diverse clinical placements.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 18 months
Core skills this course teaches
Apply for registration as an enrolled nurse
Graduate with the required knowledge and clinical experience to seek registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as an enrolled nurse.
Develop skills in clinical nursing practice
Gain hands-on experience in simulated and real healthcare environments including acute care, rehabilitation, and mental health.
Demonstrate understanding of nursing theory and the human body
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) is an 18-month programme designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Students will engage in classroom learning, simulation exercises, and multiple clinical placements across healthcare settings such as rehabilitation, acute care, and mental health. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of nursing, clinical skills, and patient care, and provides practical experience necessary for a nursing career.
Course Content
- Theory of nursing practice
- Clinical practice in rehabilitation
- Acute care nursing
- Mental health nursing
- Practice in simulated healthcare environments
- Fundamentals of nursing
- Human body and healthcare
- Professional standards and ethical conduct
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Health Pathway or equivalent
If using non-NCEA qualifications (e.g. IB, Cambridge), these will be assessed for equivalency
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Enrolled Nurse (acute care, rehabilitation, mental health settings)
Healthcare assistant roles
Pathway to further nursing studies