Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyBachelor of Nursing
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Summary
This three-year degree programme will enable you to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. You will gain an understanding of the many opportunities available for a career in nursing and be challenged to go beyond traditional health and illness care and focus on creating a supportive environment for health and wellbeing. This programme is highly regarded nationally and combines theory with clinical experience and meets the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) Competencies for the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice. We will give you the opportunity to explore the diverse environments and relevant cultural understandings that nurses work within from hospitals, rest homes and health clinics to private practices and community care agencies.
Entry criteria
What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic 6.5 Listening 6.5 Reading 6.5 Writing 6.5 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/understanding-secondary-quals/university-entrance/ Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same. **NZQA numeracy rich standards: see list of numeracy-rich standards https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/litnum/
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