Higher Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (General)

The aims of this programme are to provide students with a solid foundation in nursing and a range of general education, and to equip students with professional knowledge and competent skills as specified in Nursing Council of Hong Kong for enrolled nurses (EN).

• To equip students to achieve the core competencies of an Enrolled Nurse (General) to provide clients of all ages and their families with safe, effective and ethical care; and

• To prepare students to develop the generic skills to be well-rounded nurses, such as self-directed learning and enquiry-based skills, in support of their professional development as a nurse. 

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILO)

Upon the completion of the programme, graduates are expected:

• PILO 1 To acquire theoretical knowledge and competencies needed for providing safe, caring, and ethical nursing care within the scope of an EN in hospital and community care.

• PILO 2 To apply the knowledge and skills to promote health, prevent diseases and provide health education to individuals, families, and the community;

• PILO 3 To equip with necessary life and social sciences knowledge and generic skills, including languages, communication, and interpersonal relationship.

• PILO 4 To demonstrate personal attributes of caring, as well as reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking necessary for quality patient care and teamwork.

• PILO 5 To acquire the ability to foster one’s own professional and personal development.

Vocational and Academic Pathways

• Two-year full-time (four semesters and four clinical practicums) programme

• A total of 24 courses (85 credits): 5 Generic courses (15 credits) 3 Life and Social Sciences courses (9 credits) 12 Specialized Nursing courses (41 credits) 4 Clinical Practicums (20 credits)

• There are 14 weeks in each of the study block and 11 weeks in each clinical practicum (min of 1600 hours)

• After students have been introduced to the theoretical knowledge and have had the opportunity to practice the application of the related knowledge and skills in the nursing laboratories.

• Students' eligibility for Clinical Practicums will depend on their satisfactory performance with passing grade in related subject(s).

• All clinical instructors and clinical mentors must attend Clinical Orientation Workshop before clinical supervision.