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Return-to-Practice Program for Division 2 Nurses

This course enables Division 2 Nurses who have not practiced for more than five years, to update their knowledge and skills in order to satisfy the criteria for re-registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (NBV). Upon successful completion of this course, participants may apply to the NBV for registration in Division 2 of the Victorian Nursing Register.

Entry Criteria

Please see the attached Return to Practice Enrolment Steps document to ensure you complete all documentation satisfactorily.

• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate (HLTFA301B)
• Letter of approval from NBV (no letters being issued by AHPRA)
• Attendance at Information Session
• Interview
• Police check
• Resume with 2 referees
• Immunisation status

Training Program Comprises:
• New technologies
• Evidence based nursing care
• Occupational health and safety
• Infection control
• Wound management

Delivery
• Two days per week for 6 weeks plus clinical placement
• 80 hours theory: 8.30am to 4.30 pm at Mayfield Education
• Structured learning offsite
• 160 hours of clinical placement (20 days)

Dates
Intake 1: Commencing 4 March 2010
4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 March; 8, 9, 15, 16 April 2010 (plus 20 days of clinical placement)
Intake 2: Commencing 5 August 2010
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 August; 2, 3, 9, 10 September 2010 (plus 20 days of clinical placement)

Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Tests, assignments and clinical experience logbook. Both the theory and clinical component must be successfully completed.

Award
Certificate of Completion

Learning Pathway
Mayfield Education structures this course for the Return to Practice student, when qualified, to articulate into Medication Endorsement for Division 2 Nurses (HLTEN507A and HLTAP501A).

Fee
$3,848.
Additional costs: Books approximately $500
Uniform $25;

The Royal Callege of Nursing administers a Nurse Scholarship Program for those wishing to return to practice. You will need to check the RCNA website for information regarding scholarships for 2010. Scholarships can also be available for Medication Endorsement if this course is undertaken following completion of the RTP program. Contact 1800 117 262 or click on the website below for further details.

http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships

A further funding avenue is through the Department of Human Services "Bringing nurses back to the workforce (BNBW)". Please click on the link below for further information.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/nursing/furthering/bnbw

Closing Date
Intake 1: 12 February 2010
Intake 2: 16 July 2010

Location
Caulfield campus