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Bachelor of Nursing
Study Options
Full-time, Part-time
Length
3 years
Level
Level 5-7
Rewarding Study for a Rewarding Career
A nursing education from EIT is highly regarded with graduate nurses being recognised nationally and internationally. When you graduate with a nursing degree you’ll be fully equipped to provide healthcare to people at every stage of life.
You’ll develop, practice and refine your learning in a ‘hands on’ way in our Clinical Arts and Technology (CAT) Centre, which is set up like a working hospital.
Building on your compassionate nature you’ll learn how to assess and manage patients in hospitals and the wider community, while working alongside other health professionals.
Outline
The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) is a full-time, three year programme (or five year equivalent part-time) which offers you stimulating undergraduate degree level studies and provides a pathway to your professional qualification as a New Zealand registered nurse.
The BN programme enables you to enter practice as a registered nurse with a sound knowledge base of nursing theory, social sciences, biological sciences, research and professional nursing practice skills. Theoretical and nursing practice experiences are balanced throughout the programme. Practice experiences occur in a wide range of community and acute health care settings and comprise approximately fifty percent of the programme.
The BN programme is delivered in a blended mode. This means that there will be both face-to-face and online teaching and learning. You will need to have access to a computer with broadband facilities.
Subject Areas
- Anatomy and physiology
- Therapeutic communication
- Knowledge of professional nursing practice – aged residential care, primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare
- Cultural safety and cultural competence
- Human development
- Health promotion
- Health in Aotearoa
- Māori health
- Mental health
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Evidence-based practice
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
Nursing is a professional practice and an essential part of health care. EIT nursing graduates have high rates of employment.
Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:
- Public and private hospitals
- Community health
- Plunket (Well Child Health)
- Independent practice
- Public health
- Nursing education
- Child health
- Mental health
- Registered nurse prescribing
- Nurse practitioner
Dates
There are two entry dates per year:
- February
- July
Entry
Entry Requirements
The BN is a clinically focused academic programme that provides preparation for entry to the Register of Nurses in New Zealand. To be a registered nurse you need to have integrity and empathy, a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to learning. You need to be able to work independently and as part of a team. You must have a mature outlook, a sense of responsibility and a genuine desire to care for people. A face-to-face interview may be part of the application process.
Introduction
The following regulations apply to the Bachelor of Nursing degree at EIT.
Academic Entry Requirements
The academic entry requirement for the BN programme is:
● University Entrance as defined by the NZQA, OR
● One of the following discretionary entry criteria, although the achievement of any of these will not automatically secure entry:
(i) at least 75 Level 2 NCEA credits in a maximum of four subjects in one year;
(ii) satisfactory completion of a Level 4 Bridging/Foundation programme (e.g. NZ2860 New Zealand Certificate in Career and Study Preparation, preferably with Hauora courses);
(iii) evidence of the ability to succeed in the programme, as determined by the BN Admissions Committee.
General Entry Requirements
All applicants are required to:
● Provide two confidential references from people who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation.
● Provide evidence of a current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate.
● Provide a Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions record. (Note: A prior conviction may not necessarily exclude an applicant from admission. In the case of a prior conviction, the Head of School, Assistant Head of School or Programme Coordinator will discuss with the applicant the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) requirements for application to gain NCNZ registration as a nurse.)
● Complete a health declaration that they possess a level of health and abilities commensurate with achieving nursing practice competencies in the programme. (Note: Further health-related reports may be requested with the consent of the applicant.)
Applicants are also required to complete the above-mentioned health and Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction checks annually at the point of re enrolment. A Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction check is also required to be completed prior to sitting the NCNZ State Final Examination.
Preference Criteria
Preference will be given to applicants who have achieved:
● 14 credits or more at NCEA Level 3 in Science-rich subjects (such as Biology, Physical Education, Health, Physics and Chemistry), OR
● 14 credits or more in English-rich subjects (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography and Economics), OR
● NZ2860 New Zealand Certificate in Career and Study Preparation with a grade of 65% or higher for the Hauora courses.
Selection Process
Applications that meet both entry and preference criteria will be accepted pending available places on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Applications that do not meet one or more of the criteria will be reviewed by the BN Admissions Committee for the allocation of remaining available places. Preference will be given to applications deemed to have the optimal combination of criteria. As part of the selection process, an applicant may be required to attend an interview.
English Language Entry Requirement
Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:
● Completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*), OR
● Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5 achieved in a single test within the preceding year (or accepted international equivalents).
*See NZQA English language entry requirements for international students at https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/
Entry with Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at other tertiary institutes. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
You must apply prior to enrolment. RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications
For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact Angela Haggerty, School of Nursing Secretary, on 06 830 1523.
Transfers/Cross Credits
This qualification has been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
This programme leads to the award of a nationally approved qualification. Similar qualifications are delivered at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the courses completed successfully while studying at EIT, but this is at the discretion of the other institute.
Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.
International entry requirements
ENTRY CRITERIA
The Bachelor of Nursing is a clinically focused academic programme that provides preparation for entry to the register of Nurses in New Zealand. To be a Registered Nurse you need to have integrity and empathy, a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to learning. You need to be able to work independently and as part of a team. You must have a mature outlook, a sense of responsibility and a genuine desire to care for people. Applicants will be required to provide two references who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation. Applicants are also required to complete a health declaration. A personal interview may be part of the application process.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must meet degree standard entry requirements. Approved bridging/foundation programmes include: the Certificate in Health Science, or Diploma in Therapeutic and Sport Massage.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
■ New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
■ IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.5 or OECT C+ with no bands below C+ achieved in a single test
■ PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 58
■ International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
Once accepted into the Bachelor of Nursing programme, you are required to have a valid First Aid Certificate (includes US 26551 Provide first aid for life threatening conditions Level 2 and US 26552 Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to respond to them Level 2 on the NZQA Framework) before the programme begins. If you do not have a First Aid Certificate it can be obtained through St John or Red Cross. If you have a valid First Aid Certificate (valid for two years from date of issue) you will need to provide a witnessed copy of the certificate with your application.
ENTRY WITH CREDIT
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.
- Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
You must apply prior to enrolment. RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.
For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please email international@eit.ac.nz.
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Today’s nurses aren’t just caring for the sick; they’re changing our very notion of modern health care delivery. A nursing education from EIT is highly regarded. Our graduate nurses are recognised nationally and internationally. Employment rates are high. EIT’s Bachelor of Nursing programme gives graduates a sound knowledge base of science, research and professional nursing skills.
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.