New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

Entry criteria

The School of Nursing encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds who want to be employed in healthcare. If you believe you meet the following entry criteria with alternative evidence, please contact us to assess your eligibility for this programme.

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Academic requirements

NCEA Level 2 which must include:

10 credits in Level 1 Mathematics/or Numeracy 12 credits in Level 2 Science rich subjects

OR

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Nursing and Health Studies

For examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), applications will be assessed for academic entry equivalency.

Alternative requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry. This may include Recognition of Prior Learning.

Additional requirements

In addition, applicants must also meet the following programme specific requirements:

Prior to enrolment (at time of application):

A self-declaration, providing information regarding:

• Criminal convictions.

Applicants are required to indicate whether they have been convicted of, or have been prosecuted for, a criminal offence. Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 some types of criminal conviction may result in the NCNZ refusing to register a person as an enrolled nurse.

• Mental and physical conditions. Applicants are required to indicate if they have had any mental and/or physical conditions, to demonstrate that they are fit for practice as a registered nurse. Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 some types of physical or mental conditions may result in the NCNZ being unable to register a person as an enrolled nurse. A medical report may also be requested, where evidence of good health is required, as per NCNZ requirements Any learning disabilities or challenges that might affect participation in the programme; this will be used to activate support services Personal statement, should outline why the applicant has chosen nursing as a career, demonstrate communication skills, describe personal qualities and self-responsibilities in relation to relevant aspects from their life experiences, their learning and practice which will enhance the application.

At least two written references.

The references are required to demonstrate the applicant has good character and personal attributes and that the applicant is sufficient for safe and effective practice as an enrolled nurse, as required by the Children’s Act 2014. One will be a personal report and one from your school or most recent employer. Referees may not be a family member, partner or flatmate.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview to ensure they will meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registration on completion of the programme.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Consent to Disclosure of Information form. The form will be sent to the Police Licensing and Vetting Service and returned in confidence to the Head of School – Nursing. Information on the Vetting Service is available from the New Zealand Police website.

Complete a safety check.The safety check will be required to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Children’s Act 2014. This may include, but is not limited to: + Reference checks + Police check + A risk assessment + CV which provides an account of all experience – part time, full time and voluntary, including care of own children for the preceding five years

Unsatisfactory results arising from the full safety checking process may result in the ākonga being declined entry or withdrawn from the programme of study.

During the programme (after commencement of study), it is a requirement that ākonga remain in good standing with the nursing department, this means remaining “trouble free” for the duration of your studies, therefore:

Ākonga are required to: + Declare any pending or new convictions arising during any stage throughout the entire enrolment period of the programme. A conviction or failure to declare a conviction may result in the ākonga being immediately withdrawn from the programme.

Ākonga will be required to: + Provide evidence of immunisation status to secure clinical learning experiences, which may be required by clinical learning experience providers. Clinical learning experiences are an integral part of this programme and ākonga must complete these elements to successfully achieve their qualification. Clinical learning experiences cannot be guaranteed without this evidence, as per clinical access agreements with clinical learning experience providers.

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