New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing NorthTec - Whangarei Campus, New Zealand

The Enrolled Nurse programme is an eighteen-month course which leads to registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

This programme will prepare students to meet the Enrolled Nurse registration requirements set out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. On completion of the programme graduates are eligible to apply and sit the national nursing exam to gain registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

This course is for those who are interested in working within the health care sector where you will gain the knowledge and skills to function as an efficient enrolled nurse who performs a wide range of nursing functions, implements and evaluates health care plans, all whilst working in partnership with individuals, wh?nau, and the multidisciplinary team. Your training will also ensure that you can demonstrate attributes of a safe practitioner who is reflective and works within the scope of practice. Enrolled Nurses work under the direction and delegation of Registered Nurses or other registered health practitioners in a range of settings including hospitals, various community settings and residential facilities.

E-learning,technology, and practical experience

• Our nursing education blends online learning with face-to-face learning allowing flexibility of study. The combination of e-learning and the varied range of nursing experience to be gained here in Northland is quite unique.

Clinical Experience

• Students will be required to attend clinical placements throughout the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing programme. While we do our best to place you close to home these placements may occur anywhere in the Northland region (applicants need to reside in the Northland region).
• The student will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses incurred when undertaking a clinical placement.
• The Nursing Council of New Zealand requires each student to complete a minimum of 900 clinical hours in a variety of clinical placements prior to completion of the programme.