New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Become an enrolled nurse, working under the direction of a registered nurse, to provide nursing care to individuals in community, residential and hospital settings.
Programme outline
The New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing is an 18-month full-time programme, approved by Nursing Council of New Zealand, which prepares students to become an enrolled nurse.
Enrolled nurses assist registered nurses to deliver nursing care to individuals in community, residential and hospital settings. Enrolled nurses contribute to nursing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation, but the registered nurse remains responsible overall.
The enrolled nurse performs delegated interventions from the nursing care plan to:
provide care and comfort for individuals and groups
assist and support clients with activities of daily living
observe and report changes in individual/group conditions and behaviours
safeguard dignity and promote independence
Campus Information
Porirua
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Whitireia and WelTec encourages our students to succeed and capture career opportunities. We can help you identify career and employment options that meet your interests and values. Visit our helpdesks on campus to book an appointment to discuss your CV, cover letter, and preparation for interviews. These services are available to potential students, current students and graduates.
We can help you with:
- CV support
- Career direction and planning
- Job searching strategies
- Cover letters
- Interview preparation.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
Higher Secondary Certificate with passes of 60% aggregate
Under 20 years
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualification/work experience.
Over 20 years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
International students
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0, or equivalent
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
39000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A