As an enrolled nurse the Advanced Diploma of Nursing - Online (Healthscope) enables you to become a specialist in your chosen area of nursing.  Develop a higher level of nursing knowledge and skill to use in specialised areas of health care.  Use this qualification to gain practical experience and further your career in the rewarding industry of health care.

This interactive online learning program enables you to study when and where you want.

To gain entry into HLT61107 Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) a candidate must be eligible for registration (**) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) or equivalent.  (**) registration must be without notation: includes administration of medications by the enteral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes).

GCIT requires the following entry requirements to be met:

• Be registered, or eligible for registration, as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) or equivalent. Students must provide a certified copy of their AHPRA nursing registration at enrolment.
• Provide evidence of completion of HLT51607/HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) or be prepared to undertake a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process before enrolment.
• Provide a written guarantee from their employer allowing them to undertake clinical practice within their facility.

Other requirements are:

• Must demonstrate intermediate level computer skills by completing a short computer proficiency test. Participation in the computer proficiency test is mandatory and can be arranged by the Nursing Enrolment Officer.
• Have access to the internet and have an email account.
• Be a permanent resident.
• Have a high level of literacy and numeracy.
• Have Microsoft Word/Office or Office for Mac on their computer.
• Be prepared to undertake the GCIT 100 Point Identification Check prior to enrolment. All students will need to present original documentation to the value of 100 points. The Institute’s Customer Service staff will provide students with the necessary form to complete.

Advanced Standing (RPL)
A Recognition of Prior Learning application will be required for Enrolled Nurses who do not hold HLT51607/HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing). There is a cost related to obtaining Recognition of Prior Learning. The process requires students to gather evidence confirming their competency. A content specialist will advise you in this task.  Enquire if you think you qualify.

For RPL enquiries contact the RPL Coordinator Kristy Randall on csh_rpl@gcit.edu.au

CRICOS provider Code 03037G

Application mode Enrol Direct with TAFE institute

Faculty Community Services and Health

Study area Health

Skill area Community services & health

Career Enrolled Nurse  

• Advance your career and become a specialist in your chosen area of health care
• Advance your career by gaining the skills and knowledge to work in a specialist area of health care
• May enable graduates to progress to Advanced Practice Enrolled Nursing
• Recognition of Prior Learning may be given for any prior achievements

Students will be provided any recommended reading lists by their facilitator at the start of each unit.

Core Units
Students will require access to textbooks for the two (2) core units.  These may be available through the reference library with your facility, nursing union or students may choose to purchase their own copy.

• Medical-surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Brown & Edwards, Diane Brown, Helen Edwards, Brown & Edwards, Edwards, Lord Brown (2007). Australia: Elsevier.
• Navigating the Maze of Research: Enhancing Nursing and Midwifery Practice, Borbasi, S and Jackson, D (2012). Australia: Mosby Elsevier.

Elective Units
Students will be advised of any required textbooks or recommended reading lists by their facilitator at the start of each unit.

Relevant documents

• Advanced Diploma of Nursing Semeseter, 2 2013 Calendar (328052 Kb)
• Single Shell Core Units August 2013 (49080 Kb)
• Single Shell Electives - Second Half of Year 2013 (59596 Kb)

Enrolment Instruction

Payment and Payment Plans:
Students can pay for course fees by cheque, money order or credit card if enrolling via distance (i.e. interstate).  In-person enrolments can be also paid by cash or EFTPOS.

Students may be eligible to pay course fees by instalment (fortnightly or monthly instalments for the cost of the course over the duration of study).  Students wishing to apply for a Payment Plan will be required to submit an 'Application for Student Payment Plan' which asks income and expenses be declared for consideration prior to a payment-by-instalment approval.  Approved Payment Plans are subject to terms and conditions and require a 25% deposit of the total cost of the course be paid at enrolment.

Course Contact:
The Online Nursing Administration Team and individual facilitator details will be uploaded on the online community noticeboards for students to contact at the commencement of study.

Assessment Information:
Each competency will have a study guide which outlines the study schedule and assessment items, including due dates.  Study guides will be provided to students at the commencement of each competency unit.

Prices shown are for Semester 2, 2013 as a guide - for future start dates, please check the price with us before enrolling.
(Course content, prices, dates and times are subject to change without notice.)

Online Nursing Enrolment Officer
Phone: (07) 5581 8806
Email: businessdevelopment.gcit@gcit.edu.au

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
http://www.gcit.edu.au

Phone: 07 5581 8300
Phone (international): +61 (7) 5581 8398