Diploma in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing at KPJU has produced thousands of Registered Nurses since 1991, all trained by KPJ Specialist Hospitals all over the country. The program is accredited by both the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Malaysian Nursing Board – Lembaga Jururawat Malaysia (LJM).

The program aims to achieve the right balance between theory and practice. Following that, our students learn approximately 30% in classrooms, 20% in our on-campus Skill Labs, and 50% undergoing Clinical Training at our hospitals. We are proud to have thousands of our Alumni with Diplomas in Nursing working in public and private hospitals now as frontliners and the backbone of the healthcare industry. Being the Big Sister in Nursing education in the region, KPJU offers the whole ecosystem of Nursing academic programs from Diploma, Post-basic, Bachelor, Master up to PhD in Nursing – all accredited by MQA.

Career Opportunity

• Upon successful completion of the 3-year Diploma in Nursing program at KPJU, students will be eligible to sit for the national level examination by Lembaga Jururawat Malaysia (LJM). In our more than 30 years of experience, all 100% of our students pass this examination. After passing the examination they will be awarded State Registered Nurse (SRN) status. Many of them are employed by KPJ Specialist Hospitals while others work at other private or public hospitals. Upon verification done by the respective country’s Nursing Board, candidates would be eligible to work abroad.

Scholarship

• KPJ provides a variety of scholarship opportunities, including Scholarships based on merit and Dermasiswa based on financial need, underscoring our commitment to nurturing the future generation of healthcare leaders and professionals. Many students may find themselves free from tuition and fees for the duration of their academic careers thanks to the joint support of PTPTN and our scholarship. Hostel rooms are available for the full three-year study term, but the costs involved are not included in the total cost of tuition and fees.
• KPJ will also provide a Nursing Financial Scheme specifically for students pursuing a Diploma in Nursing beginning in 2023. This financial aid program is intended especially for students who wish to continue their education at KPJ University’s Diploma in Nursing program. It was founded in response to the growing need for patient care in the KPJ hospitals’ new wards and the dearth of trained nurses at KPJ hospitals across Malaysia.

Semester 1

Human Anatomy & Physiology (ANPH 4114)

• This course designed for students with majors/minors in the sciences or related disciplines. This course will provide the student with an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology (structure and function) of the human body. Both normal and pathological conditions are emphasized.

Fundamental of Nursing 1(DNIN 4113)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge on Nursing principle and concept. The students develops knowledge, skills and communication in assessing patient using patient assessment and vital sign.

Fundamental of Nursing 2(DNBN 4113)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge on principles and role in nursing. The student will perform appropriate skill in principles and practice of basic nursing care to meet ADL (activities of daily living) of patient need. The student will use nursing process in caring the patient.

Microbiology & Parasitology & Immunology (DNMP 4112)

• This course enables the students to acquire general knowledge on the types of pathogens (bacteria, fungus, virus and parasites) its characteristics and its effect s in the human body. This is followed by the modes of infection, diagnosis, treatment and control. The practical sessions introduced the students to the principles and practice of diagnostic microbes and parasites.

English for Professional Communication 1(ENG 1012)

• This course is designed to equip students with foundation skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will be exposed to the strategies in effective listening and speaking; parts of speech, simple tenses, and the structure of 5-paragraph essay focusing on cause-effect genre.

Clinical Practice 1(DNCP 4114)

• This clinical placement is designed to equip the student with knowledge, skill and attitude to provide basic care nursing care using nursing process.

Semester 2

Critical Thinking & Nursing Process (DNNP 4122)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge on Nursing Care Plan and critical thinking. The student will develop Nursing Care Plan using critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to ensure effective nursing care to the patient.

Infection & Inflammation, Perioperative Care & Fluid Electrolyte (DNIF 4123)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge, skills and attitudes in caring for patients with infections and inflammatory disorders, pre and post – operatively providing wound care and care of patient with altered fluid and electrolytes.

Pharmacology Nursing (DNPC 4122)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge, skills and attitudes in pharmacology required for the care of patients on drug therapy. It will ensure the use of correct, appropriate communication skills on drug dosage which can enhance patient compliance to drug therapy.

Psychology (DNPY 4123)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge regarding the psychological development of human being from infancy to old age including personal development, learning and motivation theories and psychological reaction to illness.

English for Professional Communication 2 (ENG 2022)

• This course is designed to equip students with the basics of English language skills and develop communicative competence in spoken and written English, particularly in preparation for tertiary study and employment. Students will learn about verbal communication focusing on Standard People’s Practice. Additionally, students would be able to inculcate values and professionalism and apply problem solving skills in everyday scenarios.

Appreciation of Ethics & Civilization (MPU 2183)

• This course prepares students to appreciate the ethics and civilization that exist in the ethnically diverse society in Malaysia to strengthen their critical and analytical thinking to deal with a more challenging life. Completion of this course focuses on the appreciation of ethics and civilization in the Malaysian mold.

Clinical Practice 2(DNCP 4124)

• This clinical exposure is designed to equip the student with knowledge, skill and attitude in provide care for perioperative patient and patient with inflammatory diseases.

Semester 3

Respiratory Nursing (DNRN 4213)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge, skill and attitude in caring for patients with altered Respiratory function using nursing process integrated with psycho social and communication skills.

Cardiovascular Nursing (DNCV 4213)

• This course is designed to acquire knowledge, skills and formulate effective problem solving by using nursing process in cardiovascular nursing practice.

Haematology & Oncology Nursing (DNHO 4213)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge, skill and attitude in caring for patients with altered in Haemopoietic function and Oncology problem using nursing process integrated with psycho social and communication skill

Communicable Disease Nursing & Dermatology Nursing (DNCD 4212)

• This course is designed to acquire a knowledge, formulate and to perform effective problem solving in communicable and dermatology nursing practice.

Communication (MPU 2252)

• This module aims to enable students to develop a basic understanding of the concepts and applications of a range of communication skills and apply these in an educational context. Students who complete this module will demonstrate an ability to communicate efefctively and a range of situatins appropriate to their personal, cultural and profesional needs. It will ensure the use of correct, and appropriate communication skills.

English for Professional Communication 3(ENG 3032)

• This course is developed to equip students with reading, writing, and speaking skills in different context for future higher level courses. Students will also learn about writing compare contrast essay and opinion essay. Grammar and vocabulary are also included in this course in order to help students in their writing and speaking.

Clinical Practice 3(DNCP 4214)

• This clinical placement is designed to equip the student with knowledge, skill and attitude in providing care for perioperative patient and patient with inflammatory disease process.

Semester 4

Paediatric Nursing (DNPD 4223)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge on Nursing principle and concept. The students develops knowledge, skills and communication in assessing patient using patient assessment and vital sign.

Gynaecology & Obstetrics Nursing (DNGO 4223)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge, skills and attitude for the students to participate and providing care for patients with altered reproductive system and mothers with normal and abnormal on Obstetric conditions.

Community Health Nursing & Gerontology (DNCH 4223)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge in caring the individual, families and elderly clients. Practice skills care to assist clients in the community. Communication skill, leadership and teamwork as to prepare the students for their role in community in the primary, secondary and tertiary preventions.

Gastrointestinal Nursing (DNGN 4223)

• This course is designed for students to acquire knowledge, skills and formulate effective problem solving in managing and the nursing care of patients with alteration of Gastrointestinal system.

Sociology (DNSC 4222)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge regarding the psychological development of human being from infancy to old age including personal development, learning and motivation theories and psychological reaction to illness.

Clinical Practice 4 (DNCP 4225)

• This clinical placement is designed to equip the student with knowledge, skills and attitude in providing care for Gynaecology and Obstetrics Nursing; Community Nursing; Paediatric Nursing and Gastrointestinal Nursing to in clinical practice.

Semester 5

Special Senses Eyes & Ent Nursing (DNSS 4313)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge, skills and attitude in caring for patients with altered function in special sense (ear, nose, throat and eye) by using nursing process with integration of psycho social and communication skills.

Mental Health Nursing (DNMH 4313)

• This course is designed to acquire knowledge, skills and attitude and formulate effective problem solving in order to function professionally and ethically in mental health practice.

Orthopaedic Nursing & Neurological Nursing (DNON 4313)

• This course is designed to provide knowledge, skill and attitude in caring for patients with altered in musculoskeletal systems (Orthopaedic) and neurological function using nursing process integrated with psychosocial and communication skills.

Genitourinary Nursing & Endocrine Nursing (DNGE 4313)

• This course is designed for students to acquire knowledge, skills and formulate effective problem solving in nursing care of patients with altered endocrine & genitourinary systems.

Integrity & Anti-Corruption Course (MPU 2322)

• This course covers the basic concepts of corruption including the value of integrity, anti-corruption, forms of corruption, abuse of power in daily activities and organizations as well as corruption prevention methods. Cases related to corruption are also discussed. Teaching and learning methods are implemented in the form of 'learning based on experience' through individual and group activities. At the end of this course, students will be able to understand the practice of integrity, the concept of corruption, anti-corruption and abuse of power as well as the prevention of corruption in society and organizations

Clinical Practice 5 (DNCP 4314)

• This clinical placement is designed to equip the student with knowledge, skills and attitude to provide nursing care for patients with altered Otorhinolaryngology and Eyes, Mental Health, Neurological and Orthopaedic; Endocrine and Genitourinary systems.

Semester 6

Emergency, Trauma & Burn Nursing (DNCC 4323)

• This course is designed to enable the learner to develop an understanding of the knowledge of Emergency Trauma and Burn nursing and apply in clinical practice.

Research Methodology (DNRM 4322)

• This course is designed to acquire knowledge in research; demonstrate information management skills to assess specific questions for research finding and engage in lifelong learning in improving patient health.

Management & Administration Nursing (DNMA 4324)

• This course is designed for students to acquire knowledge, skills and attitude on the understanding of the theory of management and utilization within nursing roles and practices towards effective nurse leaders and promote professionalism of nursing. The topic is also designed to provide awareness on the personal management of their career prospects

Personal & Professional Development (DNPD 4323)

• This course introduces the students to contemporary nursing practice in Malaysia in wider global context. Students will explore and analyse history current beliefs and practices which shaped the development of nursing locally and at international level.

Co-curriculum (MPU 2422)

• This course is one of the modules offered to develop well-rounded individuals through involvement in social and community activities. Specifically, it aims to provide students with adequate information and understanding on the basic co-curriculum activities such as traditional games, indoor sports , e-sports and outdoor activities. This course also explores various aspects of co-curriculum management including its scope, basic principles, technique and current issues in related areas.

Clinical Practice 6(DNCP 4325)

• This clinical placement is designed to equip the student with knowledge, skill and attitude to provide emergency care for patient. During this clinical exposure the students understand their role and responsibility and care provided during emergencies and disaster. This clinical exposure also help to develop and refine skill to assist them to become effective nurse leader and show professionalism in nursing and increase awareness of how research influence nursing knowledge and practice.