Jul 07, 2012, 08:00 pm
I completted my Diploma of nursing a few years back now when it was brand new via distance learning at Spencer TAFE based at Whyalla Norrie in SA.
It was a fantastic course. Challanging but the help and support from the Facilitator's was A1.
I received STATC which is a Government scolarship to complette the Diploma which took all financial strain off of me.
I had a nursing backgroud before I started but it is not something you do have to have to be able to complette this course. it's an advantage though.
They try and get you placemnts close to where you live. the first 2 placements, Primary health Care and Aged Care are very easy to find a place close to you to get your Facilitator to organise for you. The final placement, which is Acute, is harder to get but the Facilitator's will try everything they can to get a placement as clost to you as they can.
You have 2 times in the 1.5 years or 3 years, depending on if you are full or part time, that you will need to attend Whyalla. Or if they have enough numbers, they may put on a residential element that is closer to you.
Lot's of TAFE's now offer nusring via DE as well as being in classes, so good luck on what you choose. If you have a desire to learn and help people, then it's the right course for you.
