New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Gain a nursing qualification that prepares you for practice with the UCOL New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing.
Quick info
Level: 5
Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Duration: 18 Months full-time
Dates:
Palmerston North, Masterton, and Whanganui
Y1: 17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025
Y2: 17 Feb 2025 – 04 July 2025
Domestic Fees: *
Y1: $8,692.00 Y2: $4,345.00
Scholarship info
Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study
International Fees:*
Y1: $26,614.00 Y2: $13,307.00
Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.
* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.
The UCOL New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed for a successful career in the healthcare industry.
This qualification enables you to meet Nursing Council competencies for enrolled nurses and prepares you for practice under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse.
Enrolled nurses work as part of a team to contribute to care planning and deliver nursing care to health consumers in community, residential or hospital settings. They are accountable for their nursing actions, and practice competently in accordance with legislation, to their level of knowledge and experience.
Blended Delivery
This programme has a blended delivery approach. It is a combination of online classes, hands on lab sessions and clinical experience placements.
Online classes give you the flexibility to learn from where you are. Do you prefer to join online from the comfort of your home or book study space at UCOL? As adult learners, this decision is yours to make.
Clinical lab or simulation sessions are held face to face. These give you the opportunity to meet kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) with your classmates from all three campuses. Together you will practice the skills essential to enrolled nursing. These sessions are approximately once per week during theory weeks.
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.