Nursing Courses

Career Outcomes

A career in Nursing can be a highly rewarding path to take, as your primary role will be to improve the lives of others, through assisting them during times of need. Nursing courses will provide you with so many career opportunities, as potential employers will highly value the skills and knowledge you acquire.

If you’re caring, compassionate, a good communicator, and want to help others for a living, nursing courses will get you to where you want to be.

Specific job titles for students holding a nationally recognised qualification, may include:

• Nursing Support Worker
• Hospital Orderly
• Personal Care Assistant
• Therapy Aide
• Aged Care Nurse
• Paediatric Nurse

Types of Courses

Diploma:

The Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled- Division 2 Nursing) is a nationally recognised course.  When completed, you will be qualified to work as an enrolled nurse, under the supervision of a registered nurse. This course will provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, to ensure you graduate completely ready to enter the workforce and take on any challenge. You’ll learn how to confirm physical health status, apply communication skills, perform clinical assessments, provide care to patients, follow safe work practices and much more!

Bachelor:

The Bachelor of Nursing is an undergraduate qualification, that typically takes 3 years to complete, when studied full-time. At the completion of this course, you’ll be qualified to work as a Registered Nurse. This course will provide you with more in-depth knowledge when compared to the diploma, and as a result you can expect to receive a greater level of responsibility and a higher salary once you enter the workforce.

Online or In-class

If you need maximum flexibility while you study, you can complete a Nursing course entirely online. This enables you to work at your own pace, at the time and location that suits you the most. Alternatively, if you’re more of a hands-on learner, you can complete a Nursing course in-class at selected locations around Australia, like Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

Is Nursing right for you?

If you’re passionate about helping others, enjoy interacting with people and have excellent interpersonal skills, a career in Nursing may be perfect for you.

Some other essential skills that may be important for someone wanting to embark on a Nursing career include; active listening, service orientation, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, monitoring and speaking.

Demand is increasing rapidly

Due to Australia’s ageing population, individuals with Nursing qualifications are currently in high demand and this demand is expected to increase further over the coming years. Therefore, with the right qualifications and experience to your name, you’ll find plenty employment opportunities in this industry, to start and ultimately grow your career.

If you’re ready to begin the next exciting chapter in your life, enquire about a Nursing course today!

Enrolled Nurse VS Registered Nurse

Job Outlook

Enrolled Nurse- 

If you’re considering a career as an Enrolled nurse, it is expected that there will be below average job openings, over the five years leading to November 2019. (Job Outlook)

45% of workers in this profession have a Certificate III/IV to their names, which means if you complete a Diploma you can put yourself one step ahead of the rest. (Job Outlook)

91% of Enrolled Nurses are female. (Job Outlook)

Registered Nurse- 

Now is a good time to get qualified for a career as a registered nurse, as it is expected there will be over 50,000 new job openings over the five years leading to November 2019. (Job Outlook)

A Bachelor Degree is the most common level of educational attainment for this profession, with 53.4% holding this qualification. (Job Outlook)

88.3% of Registered Nurses are female. (Job Outlook)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become an Enrolled Nurse?

Typically, to become an Enrolled Nurse, you must complete a nationally recognised Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing), from an approved institution. To gain entry into this course you may need to either have a Year 12 Certificate, a Certificate III in Aged Care or at least 2 years’ experience in a related field. You can complete this course within 18 months.

How do I become a Registered Nurse?

To become a Registered Nurse, you’ll first need to complete your high school certificate. In many cases, it is also a requirement that as part of your year 12 program, you complete the following subjects: English and one of Biology, Physics or Chemistry. The next step would be to enrol in a Bachelor of Nursing. Once you graduate from this course, you can then register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and start your exciting career.

What is the difference in Salary for a Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse?

The median weekly earnings (before tax) for an Enrolled Nurse $1,056, whereas the median weekly earnings (before tax) for a Registered Nurse is $1,344.

What is the difference between an Enrolled Nurse and a Registered Nurse?

The main difference is the level of responsibility held in each of these positions. Enrolled Nurses work under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse and therefore cannot perform a full range of tasks.

What do Nurses do?

Their primary role is to provide care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other healthcare facilities in the community. Some tasks that you may perform in the role of a Registered Nurse may include planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients, providing interventions, treatments and therapies and supervising Enrolled Nurses.

How many hours a week do Nurses work?

The average weekly hours worked for a full-time Enrolled Nurse is 34.2 hours. The average weekly hours worked for a full-time Registered Nurse is 34.6 hours.