New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing Level 5

This programme consists of 180 credits. The courses includes:

Year One - Compulsory Courses

Nursing as a Profession: Enrolled Nursing (15 Credits)

Develop contemporary knowledge underpinning enrolled nursing practice.

Applied Social Science for Enrolled Nurses (15 Credits)

Learn key concepts from developmental, cultural and social theories and how these influence the health of consumers, families/whanau and the community.

Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body (15 Credits)

Learn to understand and apply the basic structure and function of major body systems to enrolled nursing practice.

Clinical Skills for Enrolled Nursing (15 Credits)

Safely practise skills in a simulated clinical setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Foundations for Enrolled Nursing Practice (30 Credits) (250 Clinical Hours)

Undertake clinical experience in a range of health care settings to meet entry level Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for the enrolled nurse scope of practice.

Enrolled Nursing Practice: Rehabilitation (30 Credits) (50 Clinical Simulation Hours) (150 Clinical Hours)

Learn to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet the requirements of the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for the enrolled nurse scope of practice in settings that support the principles of rehabilitation.

Year Two - Compulsory Courses

Enrolled Nursing Practice: Acute Care (30 Credits) (50 Clinical Simulation Hours) (150 Clinical Hours)

Learn to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes in an acute care (medical/surgical/peri-operative) setting to meet the requirements of the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for the enrolled nurse scope of practice.

Enrolled Nursing Practice: Mental Health and Addictions (30 Credits) (50 Clinical Simulation Hours) (150 Clinical Hours)

Learn to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes when working with health consumers in mental health settings to meet the requirements of the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for the enrolled nurse scope of practice.

Domestic Entry Requirements

All applications are required to:

• Declare any previous criminal convictions prior to admission being confirmed; and
• Authorise UCOL to obtain a background check from the New Zealand Police Licensing and Vetting Agency; and
• Complete a Health Declaration Form; and
• Hold a first aid certificate (Red Cross Comprehensive or St John's Workplace), which is current at the time the programme starts.
• Provide evidence of good character and personal attributes via two referee report(s). Your referee reports, personal statement and interview (if required) should provide evidence of appropriateness to study in the nursing profession. In your personal statement you should outline why you have chosen nursing as a career and describe the personal qualities and relevant aspects from your life experiences which will enhance your application.
• Provide certified copies of all relevant documentation.

The Head of School of Nursing may require students to provide additional information before the admission is confirmed.

Applicants under 20 years of age:

NCEA Level 2

Applicants over 20 years of age:

Applicants 20 years or older with no formal academic qualifications must provide evidence of literacy, numeracy and an ability to study at the appropriate level. This can be through study, work and/or life experience.

Equivalence may include but is not limited to:

• Equivalent academic qualifications
• Other academic qualifications
• Successful previous tertiary experience
• Employment history
• Satisfactory results from a diagnostic test
• Literacy/numeracy level
• Life skills
• Recommendation/Testimonial

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.5 in all bands (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). 

International Entry Requirements

International students will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure they meet New Zealand University Entrance requirements. In addition, in accordance with NCNZ (2007a) and the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act [HPCA] (2003) requirements, international students whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the general medium of instruction is not English, will be required to provide documentary evidence of proficiency in English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

English language proficiency

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 in all bands (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

Under 20 years of age

In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

Domestic Fees: *
$7789.00

International Fees:*
$22,500

Successful graduates of UCOL's New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing will be able to apply to become an enrolled nurse, providing nursing care under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse or other registered health practitioner in a range of settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, and mental health in the community and/or in hospitals.