Nursing Course

Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for patients by following a care plan developed by other health care professionals. They are able to administer medicines including vaccinations, but only under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. Some of the duties undertaken by an enrolled nurse include:

• assessing, planning and implementing nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as administering medications, and monitoring responses to treatments and care plans
• assisting Registered Nurses and other team members to coordinate and evaluate care provided
• promoting and assisting in health education activities for the prevention of ill health

Registered nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.

Some of the duties a registered nurse does include:

• assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
• providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
• promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
• answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
• supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers

International students can study to become an enrolled nurse in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide

International students can study to become an registered nurse in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide

To become an enrolled nurse you will need to have completed a diploma of nursing

To become a registered nurse you will need to have completed a bachelor of nursing

Yes you would do placement as part of both the diploma and bachelor of nursing. Generally speaking, you would do at least 400 hours of placement with the diploma of nursing and over 800 hours of placement with the bachelor of nursing

As per job outlook, the average registered nurse makes approximately $1,909 per week

As per job outlook, number of people working as a registered nurse grew very strongly in the past 5 years and the future growth prospects for registered nurses are very strong. The occupation of registered nurse is also on the immigration Medium to Long Term Strategic Skill List.

As per job outlook, the number of people working as an enrolled nurse grew very strongly in the past 5 years and there is moderate future growth for the occupation.

As per job outlook, the average enrolled nurse makes approximately $1,426 per week

You can become a registered nurse by undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing in 3 years. Please note, if you have completed the Diploma of Nursing you can gain credit towards the bachelor of nursing and decrease the length of the course to 2 years.

You can become an enrolled nurse by undertaking a diploma of nursing in 1.5 years

A registered nurse has more responsibilities compared to an enrolled nurse. A registered nurse may undertake more difficult and complex client care, problem solving and is involved in leadership and management.

If you complete this questionnaire. We will be able to run through the different course options available to you and what documents you will need for the enrolment.

These qualifications are part of the Australian Qualification Framework. Most countries specifically European or North American countries accept qualifications issued by Australia. So yes, generally speaking, the qualifications will be accepted and allow you to work in your home country. Please note, we would always recommend you check specifically with your home country.