Diploma of Nursing Pa

Gain the essential skills and knowledge to work as an enrolled nurse in a variety of healthcare settings with our Diploma of Nursing course.

Students learn how to implement general nursing care, assess client's health and analyse health-related information.  They also learn how to administer and monitor medications and attend to the needs of a range of healthcare clients, including older clients, acute care clients and people with mental health conditions.  The course assists students in developing effective communication skills and understanding how to work within the legal and ethical parameters in nursing.

Students complete a minimum of 400 hours of mandatory clinical placement in a range of healthcare settings across metropolitan, regional and rural areas.   After successful completion of the Diploma of Nursing – which is currently a FREE TAFE course – students may have the option of applying to universities and being granted up to 12 months credit towards most 3-year Bachelor of Nursing qualifications.  

Box Hill Institute has specific articulation arrangements with ACU and Deakin University.

Find out more about the Diploma of Nursing at Bendigo Tafe https://www.bendigotafe.edu.au/courses/department/health-and-community/diploma-of-nursing-7959