Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) (HLT51607)
Entry Criteria
Mayfield Education will accept without further testing, 2012 high school graduates who have a VEC score that will enable them to enter a nursing program. These applicants will need to meet all other entry requirements.
Applicants do not require a VCE enter score to apply for this course. You will be required to meet entry criteria as stated below.
• Minimum age 18 years
• Attendance at a Mayfield Education information session
• Cited VETASSESS test completed in last 3 months or;
• Successful Mayfield Education Nursing test (literacy and numeracy). (Studying for the exam is STRONGLY recommended to avoid disappointment in not passing. The minimum requirement is a 65% pass.)
• Interview
• Police check
• Immunisation status required
Prospective students
- Need to bring photo ID to sit the exam so we can verify the person sitting the exam is the person on the application form
- Will not be able to take mobile phones into the classroom during the testing.
Training Program
Compulsory Units
- Work in the Nursing Profession (HLTEN40B)
- Apply First Aid (HLTFA301C)
- Apply effective communication skills in nursing (HLTEN502B)
- Confirm physical health status (HLTAP401B)
- Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care (HLTEN504B)
- Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301C)
- Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300B)
- Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice (HLTEN509B)
- Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans (HLTEN503B)
- Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment (HLTEN506B)
- Implement and monitor nursing care to consumers with mental health conditions (HLTEN510B)
- Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (HLTHIR404D)
- Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (HLTHIR403C)
- Implement and monitor care for older clients (HLTEN515B)
- Contribute to nursing care for clients with acute health problems (HLTEN512B)
- Administer and monitor medications in the workplace (HLTEN507B)
- Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems (HLTEN513B)
- Contribute to complex nursing care of clients (HLTEN505B)
- Analyse health information (HLTAP501B)
- Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health (HLTEN508B)
- Apply understanding of the Australian healthcare system (HLTEN516B)
- Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment (HLTEN519B)
- Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment (HLTEN514B)
- Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care (HLTEN511B)
- Apply principles of diabetic nursing care (HLTEN611B)
- Maintain an effective work environment (CHCORG405D)
Course Benefits
The aim of the HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) course is to prepare the Division 2 nursing student who is entering the nursing workforce to safely and effectively work within the Division 2 registered nurse scope of practice and as members of the collaborative health care team in an increasingly diverse and complex health care system.
Upon successful completion of this training, you will be eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
Delivery
• On site at Mayfield Education Caulfield campus
• Clinical placement in full week blocks
Date
Intake: Commencing 5 March 2012 5-16 March 2012 (two week initial block); Every Tuesday and Wednesday thereafter (Completed over 18 months)
Intake: Commencing 7 May 2012 7-18 May 2012 (two week initial block); Every Thursday thereafter (starting Thursday 24 May 2012) (Completed over 2 years)
Intake: Commencing 10 September 2012 10-21 September 2012 (two week initial block); Every Thursday thereafter (starting Thursday 27 September 2012) (Completed over 2 years)
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study in a variety of ways. Journal Writing, Case Studies, Group Presentation, Assignments, Role Play, On-line Learning, CD-ROM, self-paced learning packages and short answer & multi-choice questions. You are required to successfully complete all theoretical and clinical components.
Award
Nationally Recognised Certificate
Learning Pathway
Some course credit is offered to EN Diploma nurses upon entry to a Registered Nurse nursing course.
Units of competency leading to Advanced Diploma.
Fee
Applicants who are upskilling will be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the Funded Courses tab for eligiblity criteria.
This course can also be undertaken as a traineehsip. Please refer to the Mayfield Traineeship tab for further information about eligibility and funding options through Skills Victorian Training Guarantee.
Students who are eligible for a funded place will be required to pay a student contribution fee. The contribution fee for the Diploma of Nursing is to a maximum of $5,000, and is apportioned over the duration of the course.
For further information contact Mayfield Education Student Services.
Full Fee: Price on Application
Fee instalment plans may be negotiated with students depending on individual circumstances.
Additional costs:
Materials fee $525
Study loans are available through ‘Nurses First’, www.nurses1st.com.au
Location
Caulfield campus
