Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) (HLT51607)
Entry Criteria
• 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
- Who have NOT booked in for the information and testing session and just turn up will not be accepted into the session - they will be requested to book in for the next available session
- 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.
Friday 23 July, 2.00 pm;
Thursday 5 August, 9.30 am;
Monday 16 August, 9.30 am;
Friday 20 August, 2.00 pm;
Monday 23 August, 9.30 am
Training Program
Compulsory Units
- Work in the Nursing Profession HLTEN401A
- Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B)
- Apply effective communication skills in nursing (HLTEN502A)
- Confirm physical health status (HLTAP401A)
- Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care (HLTEN504A)
- Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301A)
- Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300A)
- Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice (HLTEN509A)
- Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans (HLTEN503A)
- Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment (HLTEN506A)
- Implement and monitor nursing care to consumers with mental health conditions (HLTEN510A)
- Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (HLTIR404B)
- Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (HLTIR403B)
- Implement and monitor care for older clients (HLTEN515A)
- Contribute to nursing care for clients with acute health problems (HLTEN512A)
- Administer and monitor medications in the workplace (HLTEN507A)
- Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems (HLTEN513A)
- Contribute to complex nursing care of clients (HLTEN505A)
- Analyse health information (HLTAP501A)
- Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis (HLTEN516A)
- Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment (HLTEN519A)
- Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment (HLTEN514A)
- Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care (HLTEN511A)
- Apply principles of Diabetic nursing care (HLTEN611A)
- Maintain an effective work environment (CHCORG405C)
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 a Division 2 Nurse.
Delivery
• On site at Mayfield Education Caulfield campus
• Clinical placement in full week blocks
Date
Intake 1: Commencing 12 July 2010
12-23 July; Every Wednesday thereafter
Intake 2: Commencing 25 October 2010
25 October - 5 November; Every Tuesday thereafter (course duration 2 years)
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. 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 RN2 Certificate IV Nursing nurses upon entry to a Division 1 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 funding table for eligiblity criteria or contact Mayfield Education Student Services for further information.
$17,450 Fee for Service
Traineeship Funding might be available
Additional costs:
Mayfield Literacy and Numeracy test $25
Materials fee $500
Text Books fee approx $1,000
Uniform $90
Nursing Calculations CD $30.45
Study loans are available through ‘Nurses First’, www.nurses1st.com.au
Location
Caulfield campus
