Diploma of Nursing

care for patients with many health needs

assess client health and interpret health information

understand basic anatomy and physiology

follow infection control practices

administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

plan, check and review nursing care plans

assess and manage wounds in a clinical setting

communicate with patients and co-workers

follow legal and ethical requirements at work.

Graduate with a nationally accredited diploma and become eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Real-world experience with a minimum of 400 hours of clinical work placement.

Exposure to industry-standard clinic rooms that reflect real healthcare settings.

Skills to manage your time, workload and patient care.

Confidence speaking with patients and collecting health information.

The ability to use the key steps of nursing care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Complete the eligibility check to find out if the Diploma of Nursing is suitable for you.

You must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s English language standards. You’ll need to show a valid English Language Skills test result.

Or, you can declare that English is your primary language and that you have studied English for at least 6 years. This must include at least 2 years between years 7 and 12. You’ll need to provide school transcripts or a formal letter from your school as evidence.

Successful completion of your Higher School Certificate (HSC) or year 12 equivalent.

Or, a certificate III qualification (or above).

You’ll need to show a copy of your transcript or certificate.

Successful completion of an RU Ready / Basic and Key Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment. You’ll need to achieve Exit Level 3 or above in both English and maths.

Your TAFE NSW campus will arrange this assessment. We’ll let you know when and how to do this once you’ve applied.

a Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Australian National Police Check (NPC)

vaccination and health screenings

anything else your work placement provider needs.

interpersonal skills

the ability to work rotating shifts in your career as a nurse

a reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual lifting

the physical ability to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on adult and infant manikins at floor level and respond to an emergency where there may be a risk to life.