This programme aims to equip enrolled nurses with essential competencies for safe, effective, and ethical practice, to achieve the Core-Competencies for Registered Nurses (General) required by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK). Upon completion this programme and having passed the examinations, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the NCHK as a Registered Nurse (General) [RN (G)] in Hong Kong.
 

The program is conducted in English. Over the course of three years, the theoretical component will be delivered part-time. The teaching methodology emphasizes on small group interactions, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. In the final year, students will complete the clinical practicum in full-time mode. This training aims to develop students’ competence as team players and effective team leaders, which is crucial for providing multidisciplinary healthcare services.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the subjects such as biological and medical sciences, communication, social and behavioural sciences as well as legal and ethical aspects in nursing practices;
2. Apply nursing theories and evidence-based nursing knowledge integrated with problem solving skills, cognitive skills and psycho-motor skills and therapeutic techniques to practice safely, legally, ethically and effectively;
3. Work efficiently in partnership with different individuals in society and apply knowledge and skills of education, communication and problem solving to practice;
4. Use management and leadership skills in practice by applying knowledge of management, leadership theories and health care;
5. Apply knowledge and skills in appraising research and utilizing research findings to improve nursing and health care practices;
6. Practice professional development by applying knowledge and skills for personal effectiveness and professional development into practice.

 

Mode of Delivery

Face to face training including lectures, tutorials, skills laboratory; self-directed e-learning; and clinical practice.

 

Assessment

1. At least 80% class attendance and 100% clinical attendance.
2. Pass all assessments including presentations / assignments / tests / examinations / clinical assessments.
3. Supplementary assessments may be granted subject to the recommendation of the Board of Examiners.

 

Award

Upon successful completion of this program and having passed all required assessments:

1. Graduates will receive the Higher Diploma in Nursing (An Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Conversion Programme) within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
2. Graduates will be eligible for registration with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK) as a Registered Nurse (General) [RN (G)]

Application Code	2350-HS066A	-

Duration

• The Higher Diploma in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Conversion Programme) is a three-year part-time program.
  
  2 evening classes per week OR one evening class with one full day class during weekend.
  
  During the three years,
  1) the theoretical component will be conducted on a part-time basis; and
  2) the clinical component will be completed in full-time mode during the final year.
  
  Students are required to complete the entire programme within a maximum of four years.
  
  

Venue

• Fortress Tower Learning Centre
• Kowloon East Campus

1. Sociology and Nursing
2. Applied Psychology and Communication
3. Fundamental Pharmacology
4. Microbiology
5. Evidence Based Practice and Research
6. Dermatology and Communicable Disease Nursing
7. Respiratory Nursing
8. Cardiovascular Nursing and Lymphatic System
9. Genito-urinary Nursing
10. Alimentary Nursing
11. Endocrine Nursing
12. Neurology Nursing
13. Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation Nursing
14. Haematology, Oncology, Palliative, Peri-operative and Anaesthetic Nursing
15. Reproductive System and Obstetrics Nursing
16. Paediatric and Adolescent Nursing
17. Gerontological Nursing
18. Mental Health Nursing
19. Public Health and Community Nursing
20. Ophthalmic and Oto-rhino-laryngeal Nursing
21. Chinese Medicine Nursing and Complementary Alternative Medicine
22. Health Promotion and Education
23. Legal and Ethical Nursing
24. Management and Leadership 
25. Clinical Practicum

Application Fee

HK$200 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• HK$219,000+ Clinical practicum fee (Subject to revision)
  Note: Students will purchase professional indemnity insurance on their own before clinical placement begins.
  

1. Applicable to applicants with Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination results
   1. The candidates must have a minimum of 5 subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent.
   2. The compulsory subjects required are:
      1. English Language (Syllabus B) at Grade D or above, or English Language (Syllabus A) at Grade B, or English Language at Level 3;
         1. Any one science subject from the following at Grade E or above; Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics
      2. Any two other subjects at Grade E (or Level 2 for Chinese Language) or above;
         2. Accommodation and Catering Services, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Buddhist Studies, Chemistry, Chinese History, Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Commerce, Computer and Information Technology, Design and Technology, Design and Technology (Alternative Syllabus), Economics, Economics & Public Affairs, Electronics and Electricity, English Literature, French, Geography, Government and Public Affairs, Graphical Communication, History, Home Economics (Food, Home and Family), Human Biology, Integrated Humanities, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Putonghua, Religious Studies, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Word Processing and Business Communication (English)
      3. Any one other subject at Grade E or above.
         3. Any one of the subjects listed in (b)(i) to (b)(iii) must be at Grade C (or Level 3 for English Language or Chinese Language) or above.
2. ​Applicable to applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination results
   1. ​The candidates must have a minimum of 5 subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, or equivalent, or any recognized qualification above. The 5 compulsory subjects required are:
      1. Core Subjects, with English Language and Chinese Language at Level 3 or above, Mathematics at Level 2 or above, and an attainment at “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development^#; and
      2. 1 Elective Subject from Category A* – New Senior Secondary Subjects at Level 2 or above.

* For details of Categories A and B subjects, please refer to the “Booklet on Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination” available on the website of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority.

# For candidates who took Liberal Studies in 2023/24 or before, Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies will be regarded as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development.

 3.  Applicants do not fulfil the above English Language requirement are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Band Score 6.0 or above.

AND

Applicants MUST have:

1. valid enrolment as Enrolled Nurse (General) in the Nursing Council of Hong Kong;
2. valid practising certificate to practice as Enrolled Nurse (General) in the Nursing Council of Hong Kong;
3. more than one year of post-enrolment experience of direct nursing care in health care organisations; and
4. currently practice direct nursing care in health care organisations.

Shortlisted applicants are required to attend a face-to-face interview.

 

Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method

• in person, at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centre, application form should be submitted together with the below supporting documents and application fee.
• by post, application form should be sent together with the below supporting documents and application fee either in the form of a crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to HKU SPACE.

(1)   Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card
(2)   Copy of HKCEE/ HKDSE Certificate
(3)   Copy of Nursing Graduation Certificate
(4)   Copy of Certificate of Enrolment (Issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong)
(5)   Copy of Practising Certificate (Issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong)
(6)   Proof of clinical experience (e.g. Contract of employment AND staff card/Last salary slip/Employment reference letter)

All forms should be sent to Nursing Studies and Health Care, 13/F, Fortress Tower, 250 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong.  Please indicate "Application for Higher Diploma in Nursing (2024 intake)" on the cover of the envelope.

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