Overview

Gain essential industry experience to work in a range of healthcare settings with the Diploma of Nursing. Guided by a registered nurse, you’ll learn to administer and monitor medication and care for a range of clients with various needs. Taught online and on-campus, you’ll graduate with 440 hours of experience through supervised clinical placements.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Intake at capacity

We've reached capacity in this course for the July 2025 intake. The next available intake is July 2025 at the Wantirna campus or February 2026 online. If you'd like to know more get in touch with us today.

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Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience. This course involves 440 hours of mandatory supervised clinical placements.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Health assessments
  • Monitor medication
  • Skills to work in a variety of settings
  • Effective communication skills

Your career opportunities

  • Acute Care Nurse
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Rehabilitation Nurse
  • Aged Care Nurse
  • Palliative Care Nurse

Further education

Location options

  • Online

Professional accreditations

Swinburne’s Diploma of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), which is responsible for the regulation of nurses and midwives.