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Division 2 conversion

Doing further study as a Enrolled Nurse (Division 2)

As an Enrolled Nurses (Division 2) you can also do courses that will help you progress your career and give you the skills to work in areas such as acute care, palliative care and mental health, to name a few.

You can do single units or clusters of units from the Diploma and the Advanced Diploma qualifications. If you want to study from the Diploma or Advanced Diploma discuss the available units and pathways with TAFE or registered training organizations.

Administering Medicines

To find out about being able to administer medicines as an Enrolled Nurses (Division 2), click here

Upgrading your qualifications

Did you know you can “convert” your Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) training to a Nursing Degree to become a Registered Nurse?

It’s not for everybody but some Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) want to go on and do the further study required.

Abridged courses (generally two years long) designed to upgrade Enrolled Nurses (Division 2) to Bachelor degrees in Nursing are available.

You may be able to get individual or block credit towards a Bachelor degree in Nursing and some credit may be awarded towards a Bachelor of Midwifery – how much depends on the particular course.

For more information:

University Contacts – look at the course details and contact the course coordinator – they can advise you about entry requirements and credit processes.

For a full list of the approved courses there is an “Approved Course List” on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website.

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Nurse Policy - Policy Analyst (Education)
Ph: (03) 9096 7947
Email: catherine.klomp@health.vic.gov.au

Last updated: September 10, 2010
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