Why Study This Course?

• Approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Become a qualified Enrolled Nurse in just 18 months
• Gain real-world experience in:
  • Hospitals
  • Community healthcare
  • Residential care settings
• Learn to work under Registered Nurses in clinical environments
• Pathway to Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)

Programme Structure / Subjects

Core Nursing Skills:

• Nursing care fundamentals
• Patient support & daily living assistance
• Health assessment basics
• Care planning & implementation

Clinical Practice:

• Work in:
  • Hospitals
  • Community settings
  • Aged care facilities

Key Learning Areas:

• Human health & wellbeing
• Infection control
• Communication in healthcare
• Ethical and professional practice

Practical Skills:

Students learn to:

• Provide care and comfort
• Monitor patient conditions
• Assist with treatments
• Promote patient independence

Specialisations / Disciplines

• No formal specialisations

Covers broad nursing practice including:

• Acute care
• Rehabilitation
• Mental health
• Community healthcare

Career Outcomes

Job Roles:

• Enrolled Nurse

Work Settings:

• Hospitals
• Community healthcare
• Rehabilitation centres
• Aged care facilities

Role Scope:

• Work under Registered Nurse supervision
• Assist in:
  • Patient care
  • Monitoring health conditions
  • Supporting recovery

Further Study Pathways

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing M?ori
• Bachelor of Nursing Pacific

Highlights

• Fast-track nursing career (18 months)
• Approved by Nursing Council NZ
• Strong clinical placement component
• High demand healthcare profession
• Pathway to Registered Nurse qualification

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Health screening and immunisation proof required
• Police/safety clearance mandatory
• Clinical placements compulsory
• Additional costs for uniforms, travel, vaccinations

Final Summary

The New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) is ideal if you want:

• A quick entry into healthcare (18 months)
• Hands-on clinical experience
• A pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse
• A career in a high-demand global profession