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Higher Nitec in Nursing
ITE College East
Full-time
Health Sciences
Nursing
Nursing: The Caring Heartbeat of Our Nation. Course curriculum aligns with Healthcare Industry Transformation Map to meet national needs through enhanced knowledge, deepen skills and holistic development to nurture students as Enrolled Nurse.
Course duration: 24 months
Note: All students in this course are required to participate in a Group Hospitalisation and Surgical Insurance [GHSI(Healthcare)] scheme which provides coverage for hospitalisation expenses plus an outpatient rider for clinical attachments.
What you'll learn
Perform and practices in accordance with institutional/ national legislation, policies and procedural guidelines
Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and documentation of planned nursing care with supervision by the RN
Foundational clinical practice with additional enhanced nursing skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, intramuscular injection, wound management and various health assessments
Use a range of data gathering techniques including observation, interview, physical examination and measurement to assess client; recognise and report changes in client’s health and functional status to the RN
Listen, clarify and communicate clearly through verbal/ non-verbal, written and electronic means to ensure effective communication with clients, families and other healthcare professionals
Conduct educational needs assessment, apply principles of learning in health education, and provide accurate and appropriate education to clients
Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 162 KB]
General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 127 KB]
Entry requirements
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject:
Grade 1-8 in English Language
Grade 1-7 in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional)
Grade 1-8 in a Science subject: [Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Human & Social Biology / Integrated Science / Physics / Engineering Science / Science (Chemistry, Biology) / Science (Physics , Biology) / Science (Physics, Chemistry) / Physical Science / Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)]
OR
Nitec GPA:
For more details on minimum entry requirements for Nitec graduates, please click here.
OR
Career Conversion Programme for Enrolled Nurses (CCP-EN):
Please refer to the WSG website for more details on CCP-EN admission requirements and application
Note:
Applicants for this course must clear a pre-entry medical check-up.
Applicants posted by merit to Nursing course will be given conditional offer. They will be given confirmed offer once they pass a pre-course evaluation.
All prospective healthcare students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine regime recognised in Singapore. Those who are Medically-Ineligible will be subjected to prevailing MOH and healthcare institutions’ policies. Those who are Medically-Eligible but wish to remain unvaccinated may not be able to access the healthcare and community care settings to complete their clinical posting and meet the clinical training requirement necessary for graduation or their course completion may be delayed due to restrictions on clinical training.
Students will be required to purchase a laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here [PDF, 122 KB].
Occupation Traits and Functional Ability Requirements
Nature of work and functional abilities
Nature of Work | Functional Abilities |
|---|---|
Enrolled Nurses (ENs) work as an integral part of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients, in partnership with the family, significant others and the community to achieve the most optimal care outcomes. The Singapore Nursing Board’s core competencies for Enrolled Nurses define the knowledge, skills and attributes for ENs to practice in the healthcare sector. The core competencies of ENs encompass generic skills under the following categories:
In this regard, to be competent and safe, the enrolled nurse is required to be efficient in psychomotor and co-ordination skills in order to handle equipment and accessories (for e.g., suctioning apparatus, BP monitoring devices, infusion pumps and dressing sets). Nurses should have good communication skills to interact with patients and to better anticipate their needs and requests. Shift work is a requirement of the job. | Hand and finger dexterity, physical mobility, colour recognition ability, sensory (visual, hearing) ability, communication skills, interaction with strangers, interpersonal skills Attentiveness to safety & hygiene Mental agility in dealing with non-routine schedules Ability to work long hours and under time constraints |
Higher Nitec in Nursing graduates can be employed in various healthcare organizations and hospitals upon registration with the Singapore Nursing Board. Due to the job-specific requirements of the healthcare profession in the delivery of direct patient care, all applicants applying for 2-year Higher Nitec in Nursing course have to pass a prescribed medical examination and comply with the ‘Fitness Advisory for Nursing Students' stipulated by the Singapore Nursing Board at https://for.edu.sg/fitness-advisory-for-nursing-students |
This course is less suitable for students who do not possess the functional abilities indicated. If in doubt, please consult your school career guidance officer or visit ITE College East for further academic advising.
Progression opportunities
Higher Nitec in Nursing graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Track)
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Lifestyle & Consumer Track)
Higher Nitec in Nursing graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 and above may apply for progression to the 2-year pathway of a Nursing diploma course at the Polytechnics.
Higher Nitec in Nursing graduates with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may apply for progression to the 2.5-year pathway of a Nursing diploma course at the Polytechnics.
Higher Nitec in Nursing graduates with a GPA of 2.49 and below may undertake the Certificate in Bridging Studies for Enrolled Nurses (CBSEN) offered at the Polytechnics, to be eligible to apply for progression to the 2.5-year pathway of a Nursing diploma course at the Polytechnics.
Higher Nitec in Nursing graduates with a GPA of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of other related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Career opportunities
Graduates from Higher Nitec in Nursing are eligible for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board. They can expect to start a rewarding career in healthcare institutions, the community and healthcare sectors with good remuneration package.