Diploma of Nursing
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The program will prepare you, once graduated, to successfully find employment nationally as an Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse.
Global professional employment opportunities will depend on the individual country recognition of the Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse qualification.
The diverse courses and clinical placements offered enable the you to seek employment in a variety of nursing disciplines.Aims of the ProgramThe aim of this program is to provide you with education and training in line with the Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing Entry to Practice Requirements, embracing the ANMAC Code of Ethics and the ANMAC National Competency Standards.The national competency standards for the Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse may be assessed to gain and retain a licence to practice as an Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing in Australia, and to provide you with the professional values, underpinning knowledge and clinical skills to pursue further studies and successfully articulate into a Bachelor of Nursing Program.A further aim of this program is to reflect the expanded scope of practice for Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing in Victoria in the provision of patient centred care including the safe delivery of oral, topical, enteral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medication to a variety of clients in a range of health care facilities, as described within the Health Training Package HLT54115.
RMIT University will ensure that the training will equip you with the skills and knowledge to foster a holistic approach to nursing in line with the standards of the ANMC competencies and AHPRA registration requirements.ANMAC Code of Ethics for NursesNurses value quality nursing care for all people.
Nurses value respect and kindness for self and others.
Nurses value the diversity of people.
Nurses value access to quality nursing and health care for all people.
Nurses value informed decision-making.
Nurses value a culture of safety in nursing and health care.
Nurses value ethical management of information.
Nurses value a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable environment promoting health and wellbeing outcomes.Note:
The term Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse, as stated in the ANMaC Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse entry to practice requirements, is equivalent to the AHPRA registration requirements.
ANMC Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse Entry to Practice Requirements:ANMC Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse at all times retains responsibility for his/her actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care.
An Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse is required to work under the direction and supervision of a Division 1 Nurse.
The Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse is a nurse who demonstrates competence in the provision of patient centred care which includes recognition of normal and abnormal pain assessment, intervention and evaluation of individual health and function status.The Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse’s responsibilities also include the provision of support, comfort, assistance with activities of daily living to achieve optimal level of independence, and providing for emotional needs of individuals.
Enrolled-Division 2 Nurses may administer medications by the topical, enteral, oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous route.Enrolled-Division 2 Nurses are required to be information technology literate with specific skill in the application of health care technology.
The Enrolled-Division 2 Nurse is required to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills in contributing to decision making which includes, reporting changes in health and functional status and individual responses to health care interventions.Enrolled-Division 2 Nurses work as a part of the health care team to advocate for and facilitate the involvement of individuals, their families and significant others in planning and evaluating care and progress towards health outcomes.
(Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council – National Competency Standards for Enrolled -Division 2 Nurses).Need for the Diploma of NursingThe delivery of the Diploma of Nursing at RMIT University is a response to a nursing shortage.
This is a result of a greater demand for nursing services, particularly in the aged care sector due to people living longer and an increasing in the number of people with dementia, cognitive and other functional disabilities.
Structure
C5365 Courses
C5365 Core Units - Select ALL Twenty (20) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) | 40 | EMPL7092C | City Campus |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002) | 25 | HUSO5218C | City Campus |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003) | 120 | EMPL7094C | City Campus |
| Confirm physical health status (HLTAAP002) | 90 | NURS5362C | City Campus |
| Analyse and respond to client health information (HLTAAP003) | 60 | NURS5359C | City Campus |
| Practise nursing within the Australian health care system (HLTENN001) | 100 | NURS5371C | City Campus |
| Apply communication skills in nursing practice (HLTENN002) | 50 | NURS5373C | City Campus |
| Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care (HLTENN003) | 50 | NURS5375C | City Campus |
| Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans (HLTENN004) | 110 | NURS5377C | City Campus |
| Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs (HLTENN005) | 90 | NURS5379C | City Campus |
| Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment (HLTENN006) | 45 | NURS5381C | City Campus |
| Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy (HLTENN007) | 250 | NURS5383C | City Campus |
| Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice (HLTENN008) | 30 | NURS5385C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions (HLTENN009) | 60 | NURS5387C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems (HLTENN011) | 70 | NURS5389C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems (HLTENN012) | 50 | NURS5391C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor care of the older person (HLTENN013) | 75 | NURS5393C | City Campus |
| Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting (HLTENN015) | 80 | NURS5395C | City Campus |
| Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001) | 25 | OHTH5930C | City Campus |
| Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002) | 25 | OHTH5910C | City Campus |
C5365 Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes (HLTENN025) | 80 | NURS5397C | City Campus |
| Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301) | 60 | HWSS6066C | City Campus |
| Research and apply evidence to practice (CHCPOL003) | 65 | GEDU6100C | City Campus |
| Research and report on nursing trends and practice (HLTENN033) | 60 | NURS5401C | City Campus |
| Recognise and respond to oral health issues (HLTOHC001) | 30 | DENT5845C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Entry requirements:
- You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education, or an equivalent qualification.
- If you have not completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) qualification, you may choose to sit a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) in order to be considered for this program. Applicants who wish to supplement their academic record may also choose to sit the STAT Multiple Choice. STAT Multiple Choice applicants must meet the eligibility requirements.
- You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date of the program.
English language requirements:
The Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards require all applicants (international and domestic) to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standard prior to enrolling in the program. Applicants should refer to the NMBA website for further information.
Applicants whose primary language (as defined by the NMBA) is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency by achieving the minimum English language test results as specified in the NMBA English language skills registration standard, e.g. a minimum IELTS (academic) overall score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components.
Inherent requirements: For further information please go to https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements.
Prior to undertaking this course, students must provide at their own cost:
- Working With Children Check: Students must hold a valid Working With Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.
- Police Check: Students must present evidence of a successful National Police Records Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.
- Immunisation Policy: Students must be adequately vaccinated prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.
Failure to obtain satisfactory checks may result in students being unable to complete this program.
Equity Admissions Schemes RMIT understands that people's backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT's equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success. For further information go to: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/equity-access-schemes/types-of-equity-access
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for.
Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes.
Institution
