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Diploma of Nursing

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing (Release 5) is a vocational qualification in Nursing that will equip you to work as an Enrolled Nurse and also provide a pathway to the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Wollongong (UOW). 

Nursing is one of the most sought after and rewarding careers in healthcare today. Enrolled Nurses work under the supervision of a registered nurse in a variety of healthcare environments to provide clinical care and emotional support to their patients.

You’ll learn how to communicate effectively with patients and other staff, administer and monitor medications, manage the care of wounds and prepare health assessments and care plans. You will also benefit from on-the-job clinical placements in which you will work as part of a team and under the supervision of Registered Nurses.  
  
You will graduate with a nationally recognised qualification in Nursing in just 18 months with a diverse range of real, practical skills ready for a rewarding career with a world of opportunities.

The theory components and practical laboratory simulations of this course will be delivered on the University campus. Students must complete a minimum of 400 hours of clinical placement to qualify for this program. UOW College will arrange all clinical placements with healthcare facilities in the Illawarra and Sydney regions. Students will have the opportunity to complete placements in various settings, including rehabilitation, sub-acute, and acute wards. 

Progression to: Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing is designed for individuals interested in becoming a registered nurse. 

Registered nurses play an important role in the healthcare system and are involved in a range of activities that are designed to provide care and support to people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions. Registered nurses are integral in the treatment of individuals, families, communities and whole populations. 

While studying nursing at UOW, you will develop an increased understanding of how social, cultural, economic, legal, political and ethical forces impact the nursing profession and health care. There will also be plenty of opportunities to apply theory to practice during 21 weeks of professional workplace experience undertaken in hospitals, aged care and community facilities. You will be immersed in all elements of nursing throughout your studies to ensure you are ready for your transition to practice.