NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Nursing
A course by
EIT
A full-time, 18-month Level 5 diploma designed to prepare students for registration as an Enrolled Nurse in New Zealand, with hands-on clinical experience and strong employment prospects.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 18 months
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Work as an enrolled nurse in a range of clinical settings
Apply knowledge and skills in nursing care across rehabilitation, acute care, mental health, and the community.
Apply for Registration as an Enrolled Nurse
Fulfill requirements for application to the Nursing Council of New Zealand for registration as an enrolled nurse.
Demonstrate Professional and Ethical Practice
Show professional integrity, empathy, responsibility, and commitment to lifelong learning in nursing.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing provides students with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in nursing, social sciences, and the human body. It prepares graduates to work in clinical settings across acute care, mental health, community, and rehabilitation, and allows them to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as an Enrolled Nurse. The programme is suitable for school leavers and those employed or seeking employment in health care, and features both simulated and real-world clinical environments.
Course Content
- Nursing as a profession
- Social science
- Structure and function of the human body
- Clinical skills
- Foundations for enrolled nursing practice
- Acute care
- Mental health and addictions
- Rehabilitation and community
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 (including 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics) OR EIT NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3 or 4) OR equivalent OR evidence of ability to succeed as determined by Admissions Committee
Two confidential references
Current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (or evidence of enrolment/intention to complete)
Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions record
Health declaration (and any health-related reports, if requested)
Interview may be required
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Enrolled nurse in hospitals
Rehabilitation wards
Acute care settings
Mental health and addiction services
Community healthcare settings
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