New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

Entry criteria

IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5; Band minimum 6.5; Listening 6.5; Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5; Speaking 6.5.

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 Education Pathways (Level 3) or (Level 4); or a recognised equivalent (Bridging or Pre-Health)

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), we will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

English Language Proficiency

The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA.

All applicants, for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language, must demonstrate the necessary language proficiency required for the programme.

International applicants are required to demonstrate capability in English as evidenced by an IELTS Academic core of 6.5 with no individual band lower than 6.5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in the Nursing Council Handbook under English Requirements.

Additional Admission Requirements

All applicants must provide a self-declaration providing information regarding how they meet the programme specific requirements.  This includes:

• A personal statement

  • Applicants are required to demonstrate effective communication skills to outline why they have chosen nursing as a career, describing personal qualities and relevant aspects from life experiences which will enhance the application.

• Criminal convictions

o    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 a registered nurse.

• Health status

  • 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 a registered nurse. A medical report may also be required, as per NCNZ requirements.
  • Any learning disabilities or challenges that might affect participation in the programme to be identified; this will be used to activate support services

• At least two written references.

o   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 a registered nurse, as required by the Children’s Act 2014.

o   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.

• A CV or chronological summary of work history (part time, full time, voluntary, including care of own children) for the preceding five years.

Applicants who meet academic entry criteria 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.

Additional requirements for students in nursing programmes include:

• A safety check to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Children’s Act 2014 will be undertaken on all successful applicants.  This may include but is not limited to:

  • Police Vetting Check - 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 Nursing. Information of the Vetting Service is available from the New Zealand Police website.
  • References
  • A CV which provides an account of all experience – part time, full time and voluntary, including care of own children for the preceding five years.
  • A risk assessment

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

• Health Screening

  • Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation status as required by Health NZ, Te Whatu Ora and other healthcare organisations before commencing a clinical learning experience. 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.

Selection Criteria

Limits on enrolment may be applied due to health and safety reasons, availability of resourcing and/or availability of clinical practice placements. A selection process will take place for t...