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WanabeNurse

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Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:04 pm

Hi all

I'm new to this forum and need advice. Im wondering wich one to choose

Bachelor of Nursing (RN) -3 years

OR

Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) 2 years - I can always do this course and when finished start to work as a EN and if I want to upgrade to a RN...

was wondering what will the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) allow me to do? Will I be able to administer medications with this Diploma or not? What is the difference between an EEN and a Enrolled Div 2 Nurse? 

Pease share your thoughts

thx

WanabeNurse

seraphim

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Apr 28, 2014, 06:57 pm Last edited Apr 28, 2014, 06:57 pm update #1

If your final target is to be an RN and is willing to take the steeper learning curve, I suggest going for Bachelor of Nursing. Unless you are in dire need of an income. 

EN division 2 allows you to do basic nursing care(Feeding, showering, taking vital signs and the likes). You will need to take additional certificate to give medication. An example of a course you need to complete in order to give medication.

http://www.ctaonline.com.au/Medication-Administration-for-Enrolled-Nurses-Med-Admin.html
Differences between EENs and enrolled division 2 nurses? I see no differences beside the EEN holding more certificate and allowed to do more stuffs. 

modified: Monday 28 April 2014 6:57:49 pm - seraphim

ratty

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May 24, 2014, 11:19 am

I've looked into this as well. From what I've read, the EEN course can actually cost you more, and it appears you don't have the option of paying it off through HECS as you can with the degree. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that please.)

Also, I believe you can get work as an AIN when you're in your second year of the degree, if you need a job along the way.

  Finally, RN lets you go into more areas and specialise more.

cheers, ratty.

marcaustralia

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May 24, 2014, 05:41 pm

if you have the option to do you RN straight up, go for it, if that's your goal, stuff the EN

if your like me and did not finish high school and have not studied for a long time and don't feel comfortable jumping straight into then do the EN, it will add 6 extra months study time (generally)

You may be able to administer medications depending on where you work, that will vary from organization to organizations.

diplomas are help (hecs) available, diploma level or higher can be put on to help.

Marc :)

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