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Diploma of Nursing
About this course
Enrolled nurses are important members of the healthcare team. During the course, you will have the opportunity to learn in a range of different settings including acute hospital wards, mental health and community settings. Every day brings new challenges and rewards. As an enrolled nurse you will work as part of a team of healthcare professionals providing quality person-centred care.
Target audience
The course is open to school leavers, Assistants in Nursing and people who are wishing to change careers. The Diploma of Nursing is one of the many entry points into the nursing workforce.
Support provided to participants
A range of student support networks are in place to ensure students can reach their maximum potential. All students will be provided with support from the program coordinator. Educators can provide students with advice and support on site, or help students access support services.
Participant requirements
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents living in NSW, aged 17 or older, and have completed the NSW HSC or a Certificate III qualification.
- They must commit to full-time training, meet physical demands, and be willing to work in the NSW public health system post-graduation.
- A National Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, and compliance with NSW Health immunisation policies are required.
- English language proficiency must be demonstrated through education in specified English-speaking countries or approved test scores (IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT).
What you will learn
The Diploma of Nursing will be delivered over 18 months and will include theory and professional experience in a clinical environment. There are four theory blocks followed by four professional experience placements to allow students to develop and build on nursing skills required for safe and competent practice.
Theory blocks are face-to-face and clinical simulation laboratory sessions three days a week at the Rozelle Campus. Students are expected to undertake approximately 12 hours of self-directed learning per week during theory blocks.
Professional experience placements follow each theory block to enable the application of theory into clinical practice under supervision of a registered nurse. You will complete your experience in Sydney Local Health District hospitals (Royal Prince Alfred, Balmain, Concord and Canterbury). Students will attend 680 hours of professional experience placement during the 18 months.
Assessments will be conducted for both the theoretical and professional experience components of the course. Assessment methods include e-learning, case studies, short answer questions, reflective journals, examinations and clinical skill assessments.
Key information
Applications close: 31 December 2025
Interviews: week commencing 12 January 2026
Program commences: 8 April 2026
Target completion date: 15 October 2027
Application process
There is a three-stage application process:
- Complete the expression of interest form and return it to the Program Coordinator
- Attend a language literacy and numeracy assessment
- Attend an interview.