New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
Nursing
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
This programme prepares students to become enrolled nurses, equipping them with essential theoretical knowledge and extensive clinical skills for diverse healthcare settings.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Manukau, Auckland
It will take a total of 18 months
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Develop contemporary nursing knowledge
Gain an understanding of enrolled nursing as a profession including scope, responsibilities, and contemporary knowledge.
Demonstrate clinical skills in healthcare settings
Participate in simulation and gain clinical experience in a range of health care settings, meeting entry level competencies for the enrolled nurse scope of practice.
Safe clinical practice
Safely practice nursing skills in simulated and supervised clinical environments.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) at Manukau Institute of Technology is designed to launch a career as an enrolled nurse. Students will acquire critical skills through theoretical study and hands-on clinical experience in modern facilities and a variety of healthcare environments. Graduates are eligible to sit the State Examination and apply for registration as an enrolled nurse in New Zealand. The course includes academic and practical components, development of professional identity, and preparation for work in areas such as acute care, rehabilitation, mental health, and community settings.
Course Content
- Nursing as a profession: enrolled nursing
- Foundations for enrolled nurse practice (simulation and clinical experience)
- Clinical skills for enrolled nurses (simulated clinical setting)
- Applied structure and function of the human body
- Applied social science for enrolled nurses
- Enrolled nurse practice: rehabilitation and community
- Enrolled nurse practice: mental health and addiction
- Enrolled nurse practice: acute care
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 (10 credits in Level 1 Mathematics, 12 credits in Level 2 Science-rich subjects)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Ara Health Pathway or recognised equivalent
Alternative entry via evidence of tertiary study skills/work/life experience (RPL possible)
Current first aid certificate
Consent to NZ Police vetting
Two referee reports and/or interview
Meet Health Authority clinical placement requirements (e.g., MRSA clearance)
English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 Academic (no subtest lower than 6.5, valid for 2 years) OR OET C+ minimum across all bands
PTE is NOT accepted
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Enrolled nurse (various healthcare settings)
Acute care (medical/surgical/perioperative)
Rehabilitation settings
Mental health and addiction services
Community and public health
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