Diploma of Nursing
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Entry Requirements:
CIT literacy and numeracy assessment task (ACSF level 4) or Year 12.
Structure:
25 units: 20 core; 5 elective
Subjects you can Study:
Core: Confirm physical health status; Analyse and respond to client health information; Practise nursing within the Australian health care system; Apply communication skills in nursing practice; Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care; plus more. Elective: Provide first aid; Provide advanced first aid; Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice; Contribute to maternal and infant health care; plus more.
Further information:
Before any clinical placements can commence, applicants will have to provide: a Doctor's certificate (to say you are fit to work as a nurse); evidence of commencement of Hepatitis B immunisation; a Senior First Aid Certificate valid for the duration of the program and a completed police check.
Accepts International Students:
Yes
Provider CRICOS: 00004G
Related Careers:
Nurse - Enrolled,| Campus | ATAR/OP | Mid Year Intake | Study Mode | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat (Aquinas) | No info | No | Part time | 27 months |
| Melbourne (St Patrick's) | No info | Yes | Full time | 18 months |
| Ballarat (Aquinas) | No info | No | Full time | 18 months |
| Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary) | No info | No | Full time | 1.5 years |
| Adelaide (St Francis) | No info | |||
| Canberra (Signadou) | No info | |||
| Melbourne (St Patrick's) | No info | Yes | Part time | 27 months |
| Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary) | No info | No | Part time | 2.25 years |
| Brisbane (McAuley at Banyo) | No info | |||
| North Sydney (MacKillop) | No info |
ACU is a public university open to all, a Table A listed higher education provider under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the International Federation of Catholic Universities. The University is a member of Universities Australia (formerly the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee).
The three foundation Faculties are Arts and Sciences, Education, and Health Sciences. The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy commenced operation on 1 January 2009 and the Faculty of Business commenced operation on 1 January 2010.
ACU graduates are high achievers and enjoy one of the best rates of employment in Australia. ACU students undertake work experience throughout their studies, with many students finding jobs using their professional skills even before they have graduated.
ACU's small friendly campuses, small class sizes (student to teacher ratio of 18.5:1), easy access to teaching staff and outstanding student support services allows students to achieve their full potential.
Provider CRICOS: 00004G
Entry Requirements:
CIT literacy and numeracy assessment task (ACSF level 4) or Year 12.
Structure:
25 units: 20 core; 5 elective
Subjects you can Study:
Core: Confirm physical health status; Analyse and respond to client health information; Practise nursing within the Australian health care system; Apply communication skills in nursing practice; Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care; plus more. Elective: Provide first aid; Provide advanced first aid; Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice; Contribute to maternal and infant health care; plus more.
Further information:
Before any clinical placements can commence, applicants will have to provide: a Doctor's certificate (to say you are fit to work as a nurse); evidence of commencement of Hepatitis B immunisation; a Senior First Aid Certificate valid for the duration of the program and a completed police check.
Accepts International Students:
Yes
Provider CRICOS: 00004G
Related Careers:
Nurse - Enrolled,| Campus | ATAR/OP | Mid Year Intake | Study Mode | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat (Aquinas) | No info | No | Part time | 27 months |
| Melbourne (St Patrick's) | No info | Yes | Full time | 18 months |
| Ballarat (Aquinas) | No info | No | Full time | 18 months |
| Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary) | No info | No | Full time | 1.5 years |
| Adelaide (St Francis) | No info | |||
| Canberra (Signadou) | No info | |||
| Melbourne (St Patrick's) | No info | Yes | Part time | 27 months |
| Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary) | No info | No | Part time | 2.25 years |
| Brisbane (McAuley at Banyo) | No info | |||
| North Sydney (MacKillop) | No info |
ACU is a public university open to all, a Table A listed higher education provider under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the International Federation of Catholic Universities. The University is a member of Universities Australia (formerly the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee).
The three foundation Faculties are Arts and Sciences, Education, and Health Sciences. The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy commenced operation on 1 January 2009 and the Faculty of Business commenced operation on 1 January 2010.
ACU graduates are high achievers and enjoy one of the best rates of employment in Australia. ACU students undertake work experience throughout their studies, with many students finding jobs using their professional skills even before they have graduated.
ACU's small friendly campuses, small class sizes (student to teacher ratio of 18.5:1), easy access to teaching staff and outstanding student support services allows students to achieve their full potential.
Provider CRICOS: 00004G
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