Learn the theory and clinical nursing practice required to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with this 18-month diploma programme. Your study comprises of a combination of theory, practice in simulated environments, and clinical placements in different healthcare settings.
Practice your skills in different nursing contexts such as rehabilitation, acute care, and mental health while studying the fundamentals of nursing and the human body.
Courses:
NURS4411 Nursing as a Profession: Enrolled Nursing
NURS4412 Applied Social Science for Enrolled Nurses
NURS4413 Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body
NURS4414 Clinical Skills for Enrolled Nursing
NURS4415 Foundations for Enrolled Nursing Practice
NURS5411 Enrolled Nursing Practice: Acute Care
NURS5412 Enrolled Nursing Practice: Mental Health and Addictions
NURS5413 Enrolled Nursing Practice: Rehabilitation and Community
September 2025
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
New Plymouth Campus,
20 Bell Street,
NEW PLYMOUTH,
Welbourn,
4312, New Zealand
NCEA Level 2 which must include 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Health Pathway or equivalent
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), we will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
English Requirements
If English is not the applicants first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in any subtest)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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