Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
NorthTec
Bachelor of Nursing
This course is available
Online
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2024
Campus
NorthTec
Summary
There’s never been a better time to get into nursing. New Zealand-trained nurses are in demand here and around the world.
You’ll be in high demand with NorthTec’s unique and comprehensive Bachelor of Nursing. Learn the clinical and interpersonal skills to work in a range of healthcare settings, from hospitals to community-based organisations. You will complete clinical placements here in Northland, and learn through a blend of classroom and online study, preparing you to become a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of NZ.
The NorthTec curriculum challenges you to go beyond traditional health and illness care to focus on creating a supportive environment for health and wellbeing. You will learn how to assess health needs, advise and support people to manage their health, and practice nursing both independently and in collaboration with other health professionals.
You will be able to perform general nursing functions and also delegate to and direct Enrolled Nurses. You will be skilled at developing, implementing and evaluating integrated health care plans in a range of settings and in partnership with individuals, wh?nau and communities. Your teaching will also ensure that you can demonstrate attributes of a reflective practitioner and understand the importance of self-care and ongoing professional supervision.
Career opportunities
Once registered with NCNZ, graduates may be employed in a wide range of health care practitioner roles within hospital and community settings.
Registered Nurse
Able to work in all healthcare settings
Supervise the work of Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants
Eligible to enrol in postgraduate studies
Entry criteria
Completed NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance including at least:
- 14 credits in an English language rich subject, e.g. English, history, art history, classics, geography, economics.
- 14 credits in a science subject e.g. biology, chemistry, physics.
Alternative Educational Criteria
- B passes in a level 4 Foundation Programme; OR
- Evidence of recent successful study in other relevant courses at tertiary level; OR
Documented verifiable evidence of relevant work life experience (usually the equivalent of two years full time) that indicates the ability to meet the requirements of this degree. Such evidence would normally include details of roles/responsibilities undertaken, interpersonal skills, other achievements and referee statements. Admission under this provision requires an interview with and approval from the Nursing Pathway Manager.
Applicants where English is not their first language are required to provide evidence that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with not less than 6.5 in each, or in exceptional circumstances a pass in another equivalent test of English.
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