HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.
Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and at all stages of life.
To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, individuals must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. To confirm the education provider holds the necessary accreditation check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au.
The scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation.
HLT54121 may contribute to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) registration requirements to practice as an enrolled nurse.
HLT54121 is delivered over 18 months with observation of performance of 400 hours in a work context. It is essential for students to demonstrate consistency of performance throughout assessments and demonstrate consistency throughout the required range of workplace situations.
Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
Minimum Age Requirement: Students must be 18 years, prior to completion of the course.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: All applicants for the Diploma of Nursing are required to provide evidence of demonstrating your English language competency in one of the following ways:
English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. Recognised country means one of the following countries: Australia; Canada; New Zealand; Republic of Ireland; South Africa; United Kingdom; United States of America.
Or
English Proficiency Assessment If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the scores as below. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study.
1. IELTS (academic module). We only accept test results from one test sitting; or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
· you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
· you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
· no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
2. OET. We will only accept test results from one test sitting; or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
· you are tested in all four components in each sitting, and
· you achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings, and
· no score in any component of the test is below C.
3. PTE Academic. We will only accept test results from one test sitting; or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
· a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and
· you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and
· no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58.
4. TOEFL iBt. We will only accept test results from one test sitting; or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
· a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, and you
· achieve a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings, and
· no score in any of the sections is below:
20 for listening; 19 for reading; 24 for writing and 20 for speaking
NOTE: Students who were not born in any of the above recognised countries need to be aware of the English Requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia that need to be demonstrated prior to registration. Please contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for information on this requirement - http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
The selection rank has been removed for this course.
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Students may be required to travel intrastate or interstate to undertake vocational / work placements.
Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
Aged Care (3 weeks) | Community (2 weeks) | Acute Care (5 weeks) |
Mandatory Clinical Placement/Work Integrated Learning Requirements: As per CQU Immunisation Policy, immunisation checks are now mandatory for any placement. Refer to the Mandatory Checks Requirements for Clinical Placement/Work Integrated Learning for more details.
Effective 25 September 2023, updates have been made to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Queensland Health sites and the Queensland Ambulance Service. While Queensland Health does not currently mandate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, it's essential to recognise that other organisations may enforce their own vaccination specific criteria. This situation is similar across other states and territories, with the exception of the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and South Australia, where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all healthcare students, including disciplines other than healthcare that undertake professional experience placements.
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Graduates of HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing are eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse and will be eligible to seek employment opportunities across a variety of aged care, community, and acute care settings.
Graduates may be eligible to undertake further study utilising units from HLT54121 as credit towards other qualifications.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
18 months full time
Core Stage 1 students are required to complete sequences 1 and 2 with sequence 2 commencing mid-term. Stage 2 students are required to complete sequences 3 and 4 with sequence 4 commencing mid-term
Stage 3 students are required to complete sequence 5 |
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HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
HLTENN057 | Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
1 | HLTAAP002 - Confirm physical health status |
1 | HLTENN037 - Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
1 | HLTENN038 - Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care |
1 | HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
1 | HLTENN036 - Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
2 | HLTENN045 - Implement and monitor care of the older person |
2 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
2 | CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
2 | HLTENN068 - Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
3 | HLTENN035 - Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
3 | HLTAAP003 - Analyse and respond to client health information |
3 | HLTENN040 - Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
3 | HLTENN039 - Apply principles of wound management |
3 | HLTENN041 - Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
3 | HLTENN044 - Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
3 | HLTENN057 - Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes |
4 | HLTENN047 - Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
4 | HLTENN042 - Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
4 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
5 | HLTENN043 - Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions |
5 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
5 | CHCPOL003 - Research and apply evidence to practice |
5 | BSBLDR414 - Lead team effectiveness |
5 | HLTOHC007 - Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
18 Months full time
CORE Stage 1 students are required to complete sequences 1 and 2 with sequence 2 commencing mid-term. Stage 2 students are required to complete sequences 3 and 4 with sequence 4 commencing mid-term
Stage 3 students are required to complete sequence 5 |
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HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
HLTENN057 | Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
1 | HLTENN037 - Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
1 | HLTENN038 - Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care |
1 | HLTAAP002 - Confirm physical health status |
1 | HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
1 | HLTENN036 - Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
2 | HLTENN068 - Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
2 | CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
2 | HLTENN045 - Implement and monitor care of the older person |
2 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
3 | HLTENN041 - Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
3 | HLTENN040 - Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
3 | HLTENN044 - Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
3 | HLTENN039 - Apply principles of wound management |
3 | HLTENN035 - Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
3 | HLTAAP003 - Analyse and respond to client health information |
3 | HLTENN057 - Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes |
4 | HLTENN047 - Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
4 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
4 | HLTENN042 - Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
5 | HLTENN043 - Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions |
5 | BSBLDR414 - Lead team effectiveness |
5 | HLTOHC007 - Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
5 | CHCPOL003 - Research and apply evidence to practice |
5 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
RPL only
CORE RPL Only |
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HLTENN004 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective RPL Only |
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HLTENN057 | Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTAAP002 - Confirm physical health status |
1 | HLTENN036 - Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
1 | HLTENN038 - Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care |
1 | HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
1 | HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
2 | HLTENN068 - Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
2 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
2 | HLTENN045 - Implement and monitor care of the older person |
2 | CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
3 | HLTENN041 - Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
3 | HLTAAP003 - Analyse and respond to client health information |
3 | HLTENN039 - Apply principles of wound management |
3 | HLTENN037 - Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
3 | HLTENN035 - Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
3 | HLTENN040 - Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
3 | HLTENN044 - Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
3 | HLTENN057 - Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes |
4 | HLTENN047 - Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
4 | HLTENN042 - Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
4 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
5 | HLTENN043 - Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions |
5 | CHCPOL003 - Research and apply evidence to practice |
5 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
5 | BSBLDR414 - Lead team effectiveness |
5 | HLTOHC007 - Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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HLTENN004 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans |
Assessment Types |
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Third Party Verification |
Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
RPL |
Project |
Location | Mixed Mode, Per Online Timetable |
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Start Date | To Be Advised |
End Date | To Be Advised |
Start Time | 8:30 AM |
End Time | 3:30 PM |
Compulsory | Yes |
Location | Rockhampton North, Per Online Timetable |
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Start Date | To Be Advised |
End Date | To Be Advised |
Start Time | 8:30 AM |
End Time | 3:30 PM |
Compulsory | Yes |
Timetable Information
Please access your timetable via the link here. Click on your chosen Course Room Guide, then locate the tab of the campus that you are enrolled in to view your timetable.
Orientation
A compulsory three (3) day on campus orientation will be held for all new students from 8:30am - 3:00pm on the below dates;
Term 1 (February) 2024 Intake: Tuesday 6th - Thursday 8th February
Term 2 (July) 2024 Intake: Monday 1st - Wednesday 3rd of July
Study Modes
The Diploma of Nursing has two (2) available study modes:
Mixed-Mode/Online: Mixed-mode/online students are required to attend compulsory residential classes on campus. These are in blocks of three days, four times during each term. Dates for each campus are shown on the timetable below. This mode also includes online tutorial classes which will be held on:
Mondays and Fridays for the Term 1 (February) intake
Thursdays and Fridays for the Term 2 (July) intake
Available Intakes
Term 1 (February): Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg
Term 2 (July) Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Bundaberg (Except Rockhampton)
On-Campus/Face to Face (Rockhampton Only): Students studying on-campus in Rockhampton will be required to attend on-campus tutorials (3 days every week) from 8:30am - 3:00pm.
Term 2 (July) Enrolment (Rockhampton) in campus weekly class schedule for each stage of the Diploma of Nursing is as below:
Stage 1: Tuesday to Thursday
Stage 2: Monday to Wednesday
Stage 3: Tuesday to Thursday
Available Intakes
Term 2 (July) Rockhampton Only
Note: Mixed-mode/ online students starting Stage 1 in the Term 2 (July) cannot attend Rockhampton Residential Schools, which are exclusively for on-campus/face to face students. Instead, July students enrolled as mixed-mode/online must attend Residential Schools in their chosen campus, either Cairns, Townsville, Mackay or Bundaberg, as outlined below.
Residential Schools
For both mixed-mode/online and on-campus/face to face modes of study there are three (3) stages of six (6) months duration to complete.
In each stage of study, students must attend all four (4) blocks of three (3) day Mandatory Residential Schools. These schools are held on-campus at Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Bundaberg from 8:30am to 3:00pm (generally one residential school block per month).
Please see below the 2024 Residential School dates for the February and July intakes at the available campus:
Stage 1
Cairns | Townsville | Mackay | Rockhampton | Bundaberg |
February Intake | ||||
20th - 22nd Feb | 13th - 15th Feb | 13th - 15th Feb | 13th - 15th Feb | 20th - 22nd Feb |
12th - 14th Mar | 19th - 21st Mar | 5th - 7th Mar | 19th - 21st Mar | 26th - 28th Mar |
9th - 11th Apr | 9th - 11th Apr | 9th - 11th Apr | 16th - 18th Apr | 16th - 18th Apr |
7th - 9th May | 14th - 16th May | 7th - 9th May | 7th - 9th May | 14th - 16th May |
July Intake | ||||
22nd - 24th Jul | 22nd - 24th Jul | 8th - 10th Jul | Weekly on-campus classes as specified in your room guides. | 22nd - 24th Jul |
19th - 21st Aug | 19th - 21st Aug | 5th - 7th Aug | 19th - 21st Aug | |
9th - 11th Sep | 16th - 18th Sep | 2nd - 4th Sep | 16th - 18th Sep | |
14th - 16th Oct | 14th - 16th Oct | 8th - 10th Oct | 8th - 10th Oct |
Stage 2
Cairns | Townsville | Mackay | Rockhampton | Bundaberg |
February Intake | ||||
6th - 8th Feb | 20th - 22nd Feb | 6th - 8th Feb | Weekly on-campus classes as specified in your room guides. | 13th - 15th Feb |
26th - 28th Mar | 2nd - 4th Apr | 19th - 21st Mar | 5th - 7th Mar | |
16th - 18th Apr | 29th Apr - 1st May | 16th - 18th Apr | 9th - 11th Apr | |
14th - 16th May | 21st - 23rd May | 14th - 16th May | 7th - 9th May | |
July Intake | ||||
12th - 14th Aug | 12th - 14th Aug | 29th - 31st Jul | 22nd - 24th Jul | 12th - 14th Aug |
2nd - 4th Sep | 9th - 11th Sep | 26th - 28th Aug | 19th - 21st Aug | 9th - 11th Sep |
23rd - 25th Sep | 8th - 10th Oct | 23rd - 25th Sep | 9th - 11th Sep |
30th Sep - 2nd Oct |
28th - 30th Oct | 28th - 30th Oct | 21st - 23rd Oct | 30th Sep - 2nd Oct | 21st - 23rd Oct |
Stage 3
Cairns | Townsville | Mackay | Rockhampton | Bundaberg |
February Intake | ||||
13th - 15th Feb | 6th - 8th Feb | 20th - 22nd Feb | 6th - 8th Feb | 6th - 8th Feb |
2nd - 4th Apr | 26th - 28th Mar | 26th - 28th Mar | 12th - 14th Mar | 27th - 29th Feb |
30th Apr -2nd May | 22nd - 24th Apr | 30th Apr -2nd May | 9th - 11th Apr | 2nd - 4th Apr |
21st - 23rd May | 28th - 30th May | 21st - 23rd May | 30th Apr - 2nd May | 30th Apr - 2nd May |
July Intake | ||||
29th - 31st Jul | 5th - 7th Aug | 22nd - 24th Jul | Weekly on-campus classes as specified in your room guides | 29th - 31st Jul |
26th - 28th Aug | 26th - 28th Aug | 19th - 21st Aug | 26th - 28th Aug | |
16th - 18th Sep | 23rd - 25th Sep | 16th - 18th Sep | 23rd - 25th Sep | |
21st - 23rd Oct | 21st - 23rd Oct | 14th - 16th Oct | 14th - 16th Oct |
Further information regarding room guides for each campus will be provided to admitted students.
Required Resources - Textbooks
The following textbooks are required for this course. Textbooks can be purchased from the CQUni Bookshop. Please ensure you purchase the latest edition.
Stage 1
Title | Publisher | ISBN |
Required: | ||
Tabner's Nursing Care: Theory and Practice - 8th Edition (Koutoukidis) | Elsevier | 9780729597272 |
Person-Centred Care - 2nd Edition (Koutoukidis) - Workbook (Packaged together at CQUniversity Bookshop) |
Elsevier | 9780729543309 |
Optional: (available online or in hard copy at the CQU Library) | ||
The Human Body in Health and Illness - 7th Edition (Herlihy) | Elsevier | 9780323498449 |
Australian Nurses Dictionary (Jennie King) | Elsevier | 9780729543491 |
Stage 2
Title | Publisher | ISBN |
Required: | ||
Harvard's Nursing Guide to Drugs - 11th Edition (Tiziani) | Elsevier |
9780729542548 |
Optional: (Available online or in hard copy at CQU Library) | ||
Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing; Assessment and Management of Clinical Problem's 4th Edition (Diane Brown) | Elsevier | 9780729541770 |
Wound Care Manual - 7th Edition (Kerylin Carville) |
Silverchain | 97809587369 |
Nursing Calculations - 9th Edition (Gatford & Phillips) | Elsevier | 0780702062315 |
Law for Nurses and Midwives - 9th Edition (Staunton & Chiarella) | Elsevier | 9780729542456 |
Understanding the Australian Health Care System - 3rd Edition (Willis, Reynolds & Keleher) | Elsevier | 9780729542326 |
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing - 5th Edition (Evans, Nizette, O'brien) | Elsevier | 9780729542319 |
Stage 3
Title | Publisher | ISBN |
Required: (N/A) | ||
Optional: (Available online or in hard copy at the CQU Library) | ||
Nursing and Midwifery RESEARCH Methods and Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice - 5th Edition (Schneider, Whitehead, LoBindo-Wood & Haber) | Elsevier | 9780729542302 |
Computing Requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this course that you have access to the CQUniversity website. You will be required to undertake various components of study in the course using email, Microsoft Teams and the internet.
It is strongly recommended that you have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online resources that would include but are not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.
All submissions of assessment must be uploaded electronically to the VET Moodle platform.
English Language Proficiency
In order to be registered as a health practitioner in Australia, you must be able to demonstrate that your English language skills will enable you to safely practice your profession. The English language skills registration standard is one of the five core standards that practitioners are required to meet, under the National Law.
You can either:
Demonstrate you meet the standard through the English Language Test Pathway or
Demonstrate you meet the standard through the Extended Education Pathway if you have completed and can provide evidence for at least five years (full-time equivalent) continuous education in English in a recognised country.
For more information, please visit https://www.ahpra.gov.au/registration/registration-standards/english-language-skills/faq.aspx
Clinical Placement Requirements
Throughout the duration of this course, all students will undertake three placements, as follow:
Placement 1: Care of the Older Adult - This placement will be held in Stage 1 for a duration of three (3) weeks (120 hours).
Placement 2: Community Care - This placement will be held in Stage 2 for a duration of two (2) weeks (80 hours).
Placement 3: Acute Care - This placement will be held in Stage 3 for a duration of five (5) weeks (200 hours).
Important: Changes to Mandatory Check Requirements
As per the CQU Immunisation Policy for patient and student safety, students are required to meet mandatory check requirements.
Please click here for full details of your requirements.
Please see mandatory check cut off dates here. You will not be eligible to proceed to placement if you fail to meet the deadline. There are no extensions or exceptions to this requirement.
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team organises placements for students, provided they satisfy all necessary requirements. Students are expected to travel to placement locations and adhere to the assigned roster, which may include morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
Students will only be offered one placement per student, per course, per term.
For enquiries relating to placement or mandatory checks please email the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team on (07) 4930 9124 option 4 or via email:
Nursing placements email: WIL-NMSS@cqu.edu.au
Mandatory Checks email: WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au
Uniform Standards
The following uniform standards are required in class, during residential schools and on placement to meet industry standards.
Uniform:
CQU Diploma of Nursing student scrubs (preference)
CQU Diploma of Nursing polo shirt (if scrubs are unavailable) with navy blue/black shorts or trousers
Navy or black socks with trousers
Long white socks with shorts
Jeans are not acceptable
Footwear:
Nails:
Hair:
Jewellery:
ID:
Student ID must be worn at all times
No lanyard
No nurses pouch
Non-compliance with uniform standards will result in being asked to leave the residential school or placement and could affect your course completion.
Academic Pathways
Units completed in the Diploma of Nursing may provide credit into other related Health and Community Services VET qualifications. There is a formal articulation agreement in place for those who have successfully completed the Diploma of Nursing, to enter the BN (CL91) with 1 year credit.
CL91 Bachelor of Nursing (articulation pathway - total of 8 credits)
VET Student Loan Information
VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses.
Loan limits of caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.
For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit out VET Student Loans webpage or contact us.