Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) / Bachelor of Nursing - Dual Award with QUT
Qualifications Attained
- HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
- NS40 Bachelor of Nursing
What will I get out of this program?
The responsibilities of the enrolled nurse include :
- assisting clients with the routine activities of daily living
- recognising the changing needs of clients
- performing assigned and delegated functions from the nursing care plan.
The enrolled nurse monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication and provides support and comfort.
On successful completion of this course, students are eligible to apply for registration with Qld Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse with medication endorsement EN (Med).
What job opportunities will I have?
Students may be eligible for employment within private or public hospitals, domiciliary services, aged care facilities or medical practices.
Do I need to have prior knowledge or work experience?
Completion of Year 12 with sound achievement in Maths, Science and English recommended. Mature age students are welcome to apply.
For entry into this program please contact QTAC on 3858 1222 or visit www.qtac.edu.au for further information.
What can I study after this?
Upon successful completion of this program students may continue into University study in specialised areas.
Study Option: Dual Award with QUT - Full Time (QTAC Entry)
Delivery Package Number: Prospective
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Attendance Type: Full Time
Location: Caboolture
Entry Mode: QTAC
How do I enrol?
For first preference entry into this qualification, please contact QTAC on 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822) or visit www.qtac.edu.au for further information.
When can I start?
February. The next available intake is Monday, February 01, 2010.
How much time will I commit?
Students will attend Brisbane North Institute of TAFE, Caboolture Campus for 18 months to complete the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing) and will then continue the Bachelor of Nursing with QUT which will take 2 years.
Vocational Placement
This program has a component of 400 hours mandatory Vocational Placement over 3 semesters which ALL students must attend. This is arranged by Brisbane North Institute of TAFE staff according to program requirements. Vocational Placement may consist of shift work (ie. 7.00am - 2.30pm commencement). Students will be required to have the following prior to commencement of Vocational Placement : Current Senior First Aid Certificate Student Blue Card Criminal History Check Hepatitis B vaccinations which can be obtained from your family doctor. Proof of commencement or completion of Hepatitis vaccinations will be required at time of application.
How much will it cost?
Estimated cost for 1st semester of study is - Full Fee : $2,260; Concession : $1,842.
It is expected fees will cost approximately $7,000 full fee or $5,780 concession fee over 3 semesters.
Students will also be required to pay an additional $30 administration fee.
This program attracts some government funding, therefore limited concessions may be available for eligible students. There are no refunds provided after enrolment for this program unless requested within 5 business days prior to start of study.
Fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please check at the time of enrolment for confirmed fees.
Resource Requirements
In addition to paying enrolment fees outlined above, students will be required to purchase the following items, which include estimated costs, listed below :
- Textbooks over 3 semesters (approximately $600)
- Uniform to be worn during Vocational Placement and practical sessions in the clinical lab - navy skirt or pants. Students will be required to purchase shirts with Brisbane North Institute of TAFE logo (approximately $35)
- Closed in shoes
- Fob or wrist watch with a second hand (approximately $80)
- Nurses Kit containing scissors, stethoscope and pen torch, (approximately $79). This equipment may be purchased from the Qld Textbook Warehouse.
Additional Information
The requirement of the completion of the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing) qualification consists of competency in 21 core units and 5 elective units.
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE has packaged and recommends the following program to provide students with a range of skills to meet pre and co-requisite requirements of units.
This list of unis should be used as a guide only and may be subject to change in response to industry requirements.
Course Structure
Legend: C=Core Unit, E=Elective Unit
Pattern Name: Semester 1 (Core Units)
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
HLTEN401A |
Work in the nursing profession «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to practise as a nursing professional with clients across the lifespan in a range of health care environments, such as acute care, community care, mental health, aged care, medical / surgical |
| C |
HLTEN502A |
Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for effective communication in complex communication situations and its application to nursing practice; the function and purpose of small groups; meeting procedures; and the dynamics of group work and evaluation as a tool for continuous improvement. |
| C |
HLTIN301A |
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to comply with infection control policies and procedures. All procedures must be carried out in accordance with current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the organisation This unit acknowledges the importance of complying with an effective infection control strategy that ensures the safety of the client (or end-user of health-related products/services), maintains personal protection and prevents the transmission of infections from person to person. All tasks must be carried out in accordance with State or Territory legislative requirements that affect work practices of the organisation and/or worker. |
| C |
HLTOHS300A |
Contribute to OHS processes «more»This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee to contribute to OHS processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others. |
| C |
HLTEN515A |
Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for the Enrolled Nurse to perform nursing interventions to support the health care needs of the older person in both acute care settings and residential aged care environments. |
| C |
HLTAP401A |
Confirm physical health status «more»This unit describes a detailed level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to confirm physical health status. |
| C |
HLTAP501A |
Analyse health information «more»This unit describes the application of in-depth level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to analyse available health information in relation to specific services to be provided. Prerequisites:
- HLTAP401A: Confirm physical health status
Corequisites:
- HLTAP401A: Confirm physical health status
|
| C |
HLTEN503A |
Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required of an Enrolled Nurse in contributing to the development of individualised health care plans by collection of data captured during a client's preliminary and ongoing health assessments. Assessment is based on a lifespan approach. |
| C |
HLTEN509A |
Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for an enrolled nurse to perform within the legal and ethical parameters of professional practice, supporting client rights and meeting duty of care requirements. |
| C |
HLTEN516A |
Apply understanding of the Australian health care system «more»This unit describes skills and knowledge required to function independently in developing strategies to practise within the current and future health care environment taking into account the Australian health care system. |
Pattern Name: Semester 2 (Core Units)
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
HLTHIR404B |
Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people «more»This unit describes the communication and work practice skills and knowledge required to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the health industry context. It deals specifically with cross-cultural awareness and issues involving working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, organisations and communities. |
| C |
HLTHIR403B |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers «more»This unit deals with the cultural awareness required for effective communication and cooperation with persons of diverse cultures. |
| C |
HLTEN504A |
Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care «more»This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to implement nursing care plans for individual clients and evaluate the care provided in a range of health environments. Prerequisites:
- HLTAP401A: Confirm physical health status
Corequisites:
- HLTAP401A: Confirm physical health status
|
| C |
HLTEN506A |
Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment «more»Enrolled nurses apply contemporary wound management principles to the care of clients with varying types of wounds. |
| C |
HLTEN507A |
Administer and monitor medications in the work environment «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required of enrolled nurses to administer and monitor medications and evaluate their effectiveness for clients within a health environment. Prerequisites:
- HLTAP501A: Analyse health information
- HLTEN502A: Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
- HLTEN509A: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
Corequisites:
- HLTEN509A: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
- HLTAP501A: Analyse health information
- HLTEN502A: Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
|
| C |
HLTEN513A |
Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required in contributing to the care of the client with a chronic illness by performing nursing interventions that support the client's needs and assist in maintaining an optimal lifestyle. |
| C |
HLTEN512A |
Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with acute health problems «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required of enrolled nurses in contribute to the care of the person with an acute health problem by performing nursing interventions that support their health care needs and assist them to regain optimal function and lifestyle. |
Pattern Name: Semester 3 (Core Units)
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
HLTEN505A |
Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients «more»This unit describes the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to providing nursing care for clients with complex needs. Prerequisites:
- HLTEN507A: Administer and monitor medications in the work environment
- HLTIN301A: Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
Corequisites:
- HLTIN301A: Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
- HLTEN507A: Administer and monitor medications in the work environment
|
| C |
HLTEN508A |
Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required of the Enrolled Nurse to demonstrate nursing practice in a contemporary health environment using critical thinking and analysis and reflective practice. |
| C |
HLTEN510A |
Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the nursing care and management of consumers with mental illness. |
Pattern Name: Elective Units - the choice of elective units offered may change.
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| E |
CHCORG27A |
Provide mentoring support to colleagues «more»This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to act as a mentor to other individuals in the industry or workplace. This role is carried out by those with significant workplace experience. |
| E |
HLTEN514A |
Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required of the Enrolled Nurse to demonstrate nursing practice in a contemporary health environment using research skills. |
| E |
HLTEN511A |
Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required in providing palliative care to clients with life-limiting illness and their family. |
| E |
HLTEN520A |
Contribute to the care of mothers and babies «more»The unit describes the knowledge and skills required by an enrolled nurse working in the area of providing care to mothers and babies in a range of settings, such as postnatal, low risk nursery, child and family health and paediatric settings. |
| E |
HLTEN608A |
Practise in the domiciliary health care environment «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by enrolled nurses to perform nursing interventions to assist clients in a domiciliary environment. |
| E |
HLTRAH302A |
Undertake home visits «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make a home visit for the purpose of delivering health services. |
For current full unit descriptions, please search for this course at the National Training Information Website
(www.ntis.gov.au).
Study Option: Continuing Semester 3 (Commenced February 2009)
Delivery Package Number: Prospective
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Attendance Type: Full Time
Location: Caboolture
Entry Mode: Direct Entry
How do I enrol?
This study option does not require a formal application. Please take note of recommended entry requirements and enrol via one of the options listed below.
Enrol over the phone:
- Download the associated enrolment documents and a copy of our Student Guide.
- If you have Internet available, log on to Student Self Service (http://enrol.tafe.net) to create or update your personal student profile.
- Call our Customer Service Centre on 131 248 during business hours with your credit card and concession details (if applicable) ready.
- The Customer Service Officer will mail you a copy of your enrolment confirmation and receipt to confirm your enrolment.
- If you are studying on campus, attend your orientation which will introduce you to your teachers and prepare you for your learning experience.
Enrol in person
- Download the associated enrolment documents and a copy of our Student Guide.
- If you have Internet available, log on to Student Self Service (http://enrol.tafe.net) to create or update your personal student profile.
- Visit one of our 4 Customer Service Centres (Ithaca, Bracken Ridge, Caboolture and Redcliffe) with your completed enrolment documents, credit card, and concession card (if applicable).
- The Customer Service Officer will provide you with a copy of your enrolment confirmation and receipt to confirm your enrolment.
- If you are studying on campus, attend your orientation which will introduce you to your teachers and prepare you for your learning experience.
Visit our Online Services area (www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au) to find out more about Student Self Service and Online Enrolments.
Please Note: Full payment is required for students enrolling online.
This study option does not require a formal application but is available for enrolments online. Other enrolment options are listed below or please or call our Customer Service Contact Centre on 131 248 for further information.
Please ensure that you have payment and concession information available at the time of enrolment.
To Enrol Online:
- Make sure that you have read and understood the enrolment documents available below.
- Log on to Student Self Service to create or update your personal student profile
- Click on "My Enrolments" and enrol using DP Number
- Print or save your receipt and enrolment confirmation
Visit our Online Services area at www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au to find out more about Student Self Service and Online Enrolments.
When can I start?
February. The next available intake is Monday, February 01, 2010.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Get the qualification you deserve...
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) identifies the skills and abilities you currently hold regardless of how, when or where the learning occured. This includes any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience.
The RPL process allows your teacher or assessor to consider and evaluate your skills and abilities against the learning outcomes in a unit of competency that you are seeking recognition for.
If you feel that you may be eligible to receive RPL, discuss this form of assessment with us prior to enrolment.
Centrelink/Austudy
Financial assistance may be available in the form of contacting Centrelink:
Youth Allowance and Austudy 13 29 40
Newstart Allowance 13 28 50
Abstudy 132317
How do I find out more?
For more information regarding this program, or our wide range of products and services please visit our website at www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au or contact us:
By Phone 131 248
Office Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 8:00am to 5:30pm and Thur: 9:00am to 5:30pm
By Email enquiry.bnit@deta.qld.gov.au
In Person
Office Hours Mon - Fri: 8:15am to 4:00pm
Ithaca - Fulcher Road, Red Hill
Bracken Ridge - 157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge
Redcliffe - Klingner Road, Redcliffe
Caboolture - Tallon Street, Caboolture
Mail
Locked Mail Bag 3, Eagle Farm DC 4009
Fax 07 3307 4746
Information correct as at Thursday, November 19, 2009.
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