Incorporating a clinical work placement, this hand-on qualification provides you with the nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Australian national nursing and midwifery regulatory authority. Special note: Prior to undertaking clinical work placements all students must obtain a Victorian Police Check, a Working with Children clearance (WWC) and prescribed vaccinations. A list of required vaccinations will be supplied by the Institute. Students will be responsible for the costs associated with requirements. If placements are undertaken outside of metropolitan Melbourne any accommodation costs that may be incurred will be the responsibility of the student. This qualification covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Australian national nursing and midwifery regulatory authority. In a typical week, Diploma of Nursing students will usually attend classes four days per week with approximately 60 percent theory and 40 percent coursework practical placement. Modes of Study This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 400 hours Major study areas Occupational health and safety Infection prevention Cultural diversity Indigenous health Law and ethics Client assessment Wound management Medications Professional nursing Communications skills Critical thinking Mental health Chronic health Older clients Australian healthcare system First aid Electrocardiography Develop work priorities Caring for diabetes Mother and baby Palliative care Career pathways Graduates may seek employment as a: Enrolled nurse (subject to registration) in aged care facilities, general hospitals and community nursing Study pathways: Kangan Institute and Bendigo TAFE have partnerships with some of the leading universities and specialist institutes in Victoria which include: La Trobe University William Angliss Institute A pathway package allows you to commence a diploma or advanced diploma at Kangan Institute and Bendigo TAFE (or an ELICOS course for a William Angliss package), and upon successful completion, continue your studies at one of our university/specialised institute partners to complete your degree program. You will be eligible for 1 to 1.5 years credits for a related program.