NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ENROLLED NURSING Enrolled nurses work under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse in a variety of health and disability settings
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Enrolled nurses assist registered nurses to deliver nursing care to individuals in community, residential and hospital settings. Enrolled nurses contribute to nursing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation; however the registered nurse remains responsible overall. The Enrolled nurses perform delegated interventions from the nursing care plan to: provide care and comfort for individuals and groups, assist and support clients with the activities of daily living, observe and report changes in individual/group conditions and behaviours, safeguard dignity and promote independence.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION The 18 month Diploma is a combination of theory i.e. classroom based sessions at our Porirua campus, and supported clinical experience, which is practical/ hands-on work completed in a variety of community and hospital settings. It is taught in two parts as follows: Part A (Full year) The first year of the programme provides the foundational knowledge and skills required to enable students to work as part of the health care team with clients/ patients/residents in a range of hospital and community settings. Part B (Half year) In the second year, students enrol for six months and work towards being prepared to work effectively, efficiently and safely within a variety of broad practice areas including hospitals and community settings.
This programme provides theory and hands-on experience to develop the skills required to become an enrolled nurse
Students prepare for State Final Examinations that are conducted by the Nursing Council of New Zealand for Enrolled Nurse registration.
QUALIFICATION Graduates gain a New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES An enrolled nurse can work in any nursing and health setting under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Graduates can apply to enrol in further study at Whitireia or other tertiary institutions.
www.whitireia.ac.nz
0800 944 847 info@whitireia.ac.nz
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LOCATION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Porirua campus, Wineera Drive, Porirua
Domestic: NCEA Level 2, including 12 credits in Level 1 mathematics; or equivalent study/work experience; and evidence of suitability based on interview, health declaration, safety check and referee reports.
START DATE February
DURATION
International: IELTS 6.5 in each band
18 months, full-time
LEVEL 5
FEES Current fees are available on the Whitireia website
ENROL NOW! NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ENROLLED NURSING
June 2017