UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Nursing
CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia
About this program
CQUniversity's Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121, a vocational/TAFE-level qualification per CQU's own handbook, not a Higher Education degree) prepares graduates for the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing nursing care across the health care continuum and all stages of life. It is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and on completion graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia. The course is delivered over 18 months in mixed mode, with 400 hours of supervised clinical placement.
Fees & duration
English test scores
Verified handbook.cqu.edu.au ↗
Course structure
- 25 units of competency (20 core units plus 5 elective units)
- delivered in mixed mode (online learning plus compulsory site-specific and clinical placement attendance)
- including at least 400 hours of clinical placement
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of the online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment (Basic Key Skills Builder Testing) prior to enrolment (unless an equal or higher-level course has already been completed); applicants must be at least 18 years old by course completion. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are available for relevant prior formal or informal learning.
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