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Diploma in Nursing

Nilai University
Nilai Negeri Sembilan Private University

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Course Description

Be an excellent healthcare provider with Nilai University’s Nursing programme. In the fully accredited on-campus nursing course, discover valuable practical skills and gain theoretical knowledge from experienced lecturers who are ready to guide you through your tertiary education journey. Study subjects related to health, behavioral and nursing sciences and enjoy countless career opportunities after you complete the programme. To enhance your clinical decision making skills, the university utilises programme-specific facilities like Skills Lab, Simulated Ward and High Fidelity Patient Simulator.

The high fidelity simulation is especially created to boost your learning experience in Nursing. You will receive hands-on training at public and private healthcare institutions, allowing you to experience the distinctive environments of these two centres. The programme has a long list of alumni, with most of them being successfully employed internationally.

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Entry Requirement :

SPM or its equivalent

5 credits in SPM (or its equivalent) in Bahasa Melayu (Malaysians only), Mathematics, Science + 2* other subjects; or

*3 other subjects for international students

O-Level

Grade C in 5 subjects including Bahasa Melayu (Malaysians only), Mathematics, Science + 2* subjects; or

*3 other subjects for international students

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Grade B in 3 subjects, including Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, and Science; or

Assistant Nurse Certificate / Community Nurse Certificate

Pass SPM
Registered with Nursing Board and has a current Annual Practicing Certificate
3 years of clinical working experience

English Qualifications

For international students :

IELTS - 5.5

TOEFL - 8 (Ess OL) / 46 (iBT)

Pearson - 51

MUET - 4.0

Linguaskill - 160

OET - 200

ELS - 108

*International students with qualifications from educational systems where English language is the main medium of instruction are exempted from this requirement.

International students who do not fulfill the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University which builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the Linguaskill examination.

Health Requirements

All offers are subject to the students being certified by a medical practitioner as fit to be accepted into the programme within a month from commencement of the nursing programme and not having any of the following medical/physical conditions:

EPILEPSY
HEPATITIS B & C
TUBERCULOSIS (TB)
HIV & AIDS
MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
PHYSICAL OR IMPAIRED SENSES THAT HINDER DEXTERITY
COLOUR BLINDNESS
MEDICAL INSURANCE

Other qualifications which are not included in the Nursing Standard Programme by Lembaga Jururawat Malaysia (LJM) need to get approval from LJM and Nilai University Registrar.

Programme Pathway

Programme Highlights

Career Prospects

Here are some of the career options to choose from after you’ve graduated as a nurse :-

Registered Nurse

Neonatal Nurse

Nurse Midwife

Pediatric Nurse

Nurse Anesthetist

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Scholarship

Nilai University offers scholarships for students from various backgrounds, with the goal of helping students grow to be well-rounded and ambitious individuals and allowing them to reach their goals through quality education. We achieve this by combining academic excellence with a growth mindset for life-long learning.

Course Structure

Programme Module :

Foundational (Behavioral Science)

Communication. Counselling and Reflection

Basic Medic Science

Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Microbiology and Parasitology
Pharmacology and Nutrition

Behavioural Science

Psychology
Sociology and Medicolegal aspects of Nursing

Research and Statistics

Research and Statistics

Nursing Science

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing
Communicable Diseases
Community Health Nursing and Gerontology
Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care Nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing
Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Nursing
Haematology and lntegumentary Nursing
Infection and Inflammation, Autoimmune and
Mental Health Nursing
Neurology and Musculoskeletal Nursing
Nursing Management and Administration
Obstetric Nursing
Paediatric Nursing
Perioperative Care; Fluid and Electrolyte
Reproductive and Nephro-urinary Nursing
Sensorineural Nursing

Mata Pelajaran Umum

Penghayatan Etika dan Perabadan (Malaysian Students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
Graduate Preparatory Course
Food and Culture / Environment and Development in Malaysia
Co-Curriculum

Malay Language (only for Malaysian student with qualification other than SPM)

Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Industrial Training (Nursing Science Practical)

Clinical Practice I (Fundamentals of Nursing)
Clinical Practice II (Pharmacology Perioperative Care)
Clinical Practice Ill (Autoimmune, Communicable, Haematology and lntegumentary Nursing)
Clinical Practice IV (Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing)
Clinical Practice V (Reproductive, Nephro-urinary, Neurology and Musculoskeletal)
Clinical Practice VI (Mental Health and Sensorineural Nursing)
Clinical Practice VII (Obstetrics and Paediatrics)
Clinical Practice VIII (Community Health Nursing)
Clinical Practice IX (Critical Care, Emergency and Gerontology)
Clinical Practice X (Management)
Clinical Practice XI (Internship)

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About the University/College

Institution : Nilai University
Location : Nilai Negeri Sembilan