Nursing

Nurses make a real difference to the comfort and care of patients every day. Nursing offers diversity, challenge and opportunities to work in interesting fields such as private or public hospitals, nursing homes, GP clinics, immunisation clinics, schools, cruise ships, prisons, community health clinics.

Whilst Enrolled Nurses work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, their role is expanding to include new contexts and responsibilities. Enrolled Nurses are accountable for the care they give and duties may include: personal hygiene care for patients, monitoring a patient’s vital signs, complex wound dressings, administration of medications, admission and discharge of patients, assisting in theatre, special care and renal units, reporting, documentation and assisting the doctor in medical procedures.

Upon completion of the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, graduates can apply to ECU to convert to a Registered Nurse qualification.

Why Study Nursing at West Coast?

• Competitive rates in comparison with studying similar qualification at university
• Solid industry partnerships mean a variety of interesting job placements are offered in major public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, GP clinics, mental health clinics and community health facilities
• Lecturing staff are well qualified and have relevant, current industry experience with the majority employed in industry and with expertise in communication, public health, paediatrics, mental health, diabetes, palliative care, theatre, emergency department
• About 90% of our graduates are offered graduate programs prior to completion of the course.

Courses to be run in 2012

* indicates these courses are not available in Semester 2, 2012.

Courses	Career Opportunities
* D048 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance	Successful completion of this qualification provides the opportunity to become a personal care assistant in a hospital or aged care setting and provides a pathway to higher level qualifications in nursing.
7164 Certificate IV in Preparation for Entry into Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)	This certificate gives students an introduction to, and helps prepare for, the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing.
D096 Diploma of Enrolled Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)	Graduates of this diploma qualify to work as an Enrolled Nurse and can apply for entry into Bachelor of Science (Nursing) at university to qualify.
Advanced Enrolled Nursing FFS - Fee for service	Qualified Enrolled Nurses can complete further studies in specific streams to work in specialty areas.
Medication Competency FFS - Fee for service	This stand alone online and workshop delivery qualifies the Enrolled Nurse to administer medications under the current Diploma and AHPRA requirements.
Intravenous Medication Competency FFS - Fee for service	This online and workshop delivery qualifies Enrolled Nurses to administer and monitor intravenous medications and their effectiveness for clients within the nursing context.

Contact: 08 9233 1831

Important information from the Nurses and Midwives Board of WA for nursing graduates