Diploma of Nursing

EQUALS’ Diploma of Nursing graduates benefit from quality employment pathways. As a graduate, you can build on your Diploma by continuing onto the HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Mental health) or undergraduate university studies at a number of Australian universities. EQUALS’ Diploma of Nursing course will provide 12 months credit at most undergraduate nursing degrees (subject to approval).
The Enrolled Nurse (EN) works with the Registered Nurse (RN) as part of the health care team and demonstrates competence in the provision of person-centred care. Core practice generally requires the Enrolled Nurse to work under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. At all times, the Enrolled Nurse retains responsibility for their actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care (NMBA Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice 2016).
Students undertaking a HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing will be registered with the Ahpra student register.

EQUALS is committed to supporting applicants into the course of study that will best suit their goals, needs and abilities. For the best opportunity for success, EQUALS requires applicants for the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing are 18 years or over at the time of application and have successfully completed:

• Year 12 or equivalent; and/or
• an Australian Certificate III or higher qualification (or equivalent)

All applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in the health care environments. Domestic applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate literacy and numeracy skills at pre-admission interviews through formal assessment.

Applicants of the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing are required to demonstrate English Language Skills requirements in line with the NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard and the ANMAC Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards.