About this Course

Do you want to be the real hero in the medical profession? 

If you would like to be a hero who help save lives, then join this course now. The healthcare industry is growing with a wide range of career opportunities for school leavers. You will learn to assist in administering medications, perform specific nursing procedures and treatment orders and teach patients self-care.

The Nitec in Nursing course comprises two components - 15 months of full-time training at ITE College East and 9 months of supervised clinical attachment at healthcare institutions which includes shifts and weekend duties. Students are assigned to healthcare institutions according to vacancies available. Students are also expected to achieve the compulsory 100% attendance during their supervised clinical attachment. For registration with the Singapore Nursing Board as an Enrolled Nurse, students are required to complete all the theoretical and practical components of the course successfully.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Promote the well-being of both healthy and sick individuals in the community and in the hospitals.
  
• Monitor, report and document significant changes in patients’ condition.      
  
• Perform specific nursing procedures and treatment orders.
  
• Teach patients/care-givers self care.
  
• Assist in administering medications as approved by the hospital/institution.
  

Gain valuable first-hand experience

• Opportunity for real-work exposure through a clinical attachment

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

• Nursing Studies and Skills
  
• Biological Science I
  
• Behavioural Science I
  
• Clinical Practice I
  
• Patient Care A
  
• Patient Care B
  
• Biological Science II
  
• Behavioural Science II
  
• Clinical Practice II
  
• Critical Thinking and Reflection in Practice
  
• Pre-Enrolment Clinical Practice
  

Life Skills Modules

• Personal and Professional Development I & II
  
• Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  
• Sport and Wellness I & II
  

Electives (Course Specific)

• Trends and Issues of Elder Care
  
• Psychiatric Nursing
  
• Oncology Nursing
  
• Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
  

Elective (Inter-disciplinary)

• Professional Image and Etiquette
  

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Nursing graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. 

Nitec in Nursing graduates with a GPA of 2.8 and above may apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses (Business & Services/Health Sciences) offered by ITE.

Nitec in Nursing graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses (Applied Sciences) offered by ITE.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Nursing graduates are employed as Enrolled Nurses in various healthcare organisations and hospitals. 

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement within the healthcare industry. This challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses such as the Diploma in Nursing conducted by the Polytechnic.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Nursing course, you need to have:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in (any two subjects)

Or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and one other subject

*Note: Shortlisted applicants for this course must undergo pre-course interview and clear a pre-entry medical check-up. This course comprises full-time campus training and company-based training.

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