New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing

Summary

Important Notice:This Qualification for 2026 is currently being accredited routinely by both NZQA and New Zealand Nursing Council– the overall qualification will remain the same, however some of your papers and the structure of these are likely to change, we will communicate these changes to you at our earliest convenience. We do not anticipate any disruption to any students as part of this routine accreditation – if you have any questions around this please contact via email Karyn Madden – Thank you.If you are a natural carer, patient, compassionate and want to help others, the New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing will help you start your healthcare career in just 18 months. Enrolled Nurses are an essential part of our healthcare sector and provide nursing care in collaboration with Registered Nurses or other registered health practitioners.This professional nursing qualification will allow you to work in a range of settings including acute health care, rehabilitation, and mental health in hospitals, community services, medical centres or in aged care.Through a blend of classroom theory sessions, clinical environment simulation, and clinical placements you will learn:Nursing ProfessionApplied Social ScienceApplied Structure and Function of the Human bodyClinical SkillsNursing PracticeAcute CareMental Health and AddictionsRehabilitationOn successful completion of this programme graduates will be eligible to apply to Nursing Council of New Zealand to sit the NCNZ State Exam and register as a qualified Enrolled Nurse.