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New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

This programme will give you the skills you need to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) as an Enrolled Nurse. Upon graduation, you’ll then need to pass the NCNZ Registration Exam and meet other criteria to be issued with a practicing certificate to work as an Enrolled Nurse.

About the programme

Prepare to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) as an Enrolled Nurse.

New Zealand Enrolled Nurses deliver nursing care and health education across a range of health care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They have a variety of roles and work in partnership with health consumers, families/whānau, and multidisciplinary teams. 

Find out what an Enrolled Nurse does.

Our nursing graduates are in high demand due to their high calibre and work-readiness. Māori and Pasifika nurses are particularly sought after for careers in health.

During this programme, you'll benefit from access to state-of-the-art Dunedin nursing facilities, the latest industry knowledge, and the support and advice from highly experienced teachers.

You will gain knowledge and skills in nursing, social sciences, and the structure and function of the human body. Time spent in our clinical practice facility and on clinical placement will give you vital hands-on experience and allow you to put your theory into practice.

You may be required to complete clinical placement outside of the greater Dunedin area. This placement could take place in South Canterbury, Central Otago, East Otago, West Otago, South Otago or Southland. The cost of travel and accommodation for all placements are your responsibility. If you have concerns about this, please feel free to contact us.

This programme may provide a pathway into our three-year Bachelor of Nursing qualification or any of our other health professional degrees.

Please note: Upon completion of the diploma, graduates must pass the NCNZ Registration Examination and meet other criteria to be issued with a practicing certificate and to be able to work as an Enrolled Nurse. 

Courses

The New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) provides enrolled nursing courses with a blended delivery structure of face-to-face teaching, online learning, simulation suite, practical sessions and clinical practice placements. This provides a rich learning environment due to your exposure to a diversity of clients and health needs.

Course Level Credits
Year One    
Nursing as a Profession: Enrolled Nursing 4 15
Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body 4 15
Applied Social Science for Enrolled Nurses 4 15
Clinical Skills for Enrolled Nursing 4 15
Foundations for Enrolled Nursing Practice 4 30
Enrolled Nursing Practice: Rehabilitation and Community 5 30
Total (Year One)   120
     
Year Two    
Enrolled Nursing Practice: Acute Care 5 30
Enrolled Nursing Practice: Mental Health and Addictions 5 30
Total (Year Two)   60