Bachelor of Nursing

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. A personal interview may be part of the application process.

1.0 Introduction

The following regulations apply to the Bachelor of Nursing degree at EIT

2.0 Admission Requirements, Year One (NZQAlevel 5)

Subject to the EIT Council’s powers to decline an enrolment, an applicant is qualified to enrol in any or all Year One courses if the Admissions Committee (BN) is satisfied that the applicant could undertake the programme with reasonable prospects of success, and meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand Competencies for the Registered Nurse scope of practice.  Admission criteria are as follows.

2.1 Admission by Academic Qualification

Applicants in this category will have evidence of the achievement of:

2.1.1 University entrance as defined by NZQA

2.1.2 The following discretionary entry criteria will be considered for entry when University entrance has not been achieved. The achievement of 2.1.2.1 through to and including 2.1.2.4 will not automatically secure entry.

     2.1.2.1 At least 75 Level 2 NCEA credits in a maximum of 4 subjects in one year, OR

     2.1.2.2 A maximum of 12 in 4 subjects in 6th Form Certificate OR

     2.1.2.3 Satisfactory completion of Bridging/Foundation programme (e.g. Certificate in Study & Career Preparation: Hauora)

     2.1.2.4 For applicants whose first language is not English, or who have residency but have  come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, evidence of having passed tests of English language competence to the approved level of IELTS 6.5 in all bands is required.

2.2 Provisional Admission

Notwithstanding the above admission requirements an applicant who can show evidence of ability to successfully achieve in the programme may be considered for admission, provided:

2.2.1. In the opinion of the Admissions Committee the learner has a good chance of achieving a clearly measurable benefit from the proposed course of study, AND

2.2.2 The learner will not place an unreasonable burden on the teaching staff and/or other learners, AND

2.2.3 Entry to subsequent study is conditional upon success at the entry level.

2.3 Provisional Part-time Admission

An applicant who does not meet the above criteria (2.1 and 2.2), may be provisionally admitted to enrol in one or more Year One courses, excluding the Year One professional practice courses with Dean’s approval. Upon successful completion of the course(s), during the period of provisional admissions the student will be deemed to have full admission.

2.4 Preference Criteria

Preference will be given to students who have achieved:

14 credits or more at level 3 in biology or chemistry AND

14 credits or more in an English rich subject (subjects included, but may not be limited to English, history, art history, classics, geography, economics) OR

Successful completion of the Certificate in Study & Career Preparation: Hauora with a grade of 65% or greater in SCP 4.14 Understanding the Human Body.

2.5  Additional Criteria

In addition, the following requirements also apply to applicants in all admission categories.

2.5.1 Applicants are required to provide two confidential references from people who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation. The Health Practitioners Competence assurance Act (2003) requires that the applicant is of a person of “good standing” (Part 5s 19(4c).

2.5.2 Applicants are asked to make a confidential declaration as to whether or not they have prior criminal conviction(s). They are advised at the time of the request for information, that a prior conviction may not necessarily exclude them from admission.

Where an applicant indicates a prior conviction, the Dean, Nursing, Head of School or Programme Co-ordinator will discuss Nursing Council requirements for application to gain Nursing Council of New Zealand registration as a nurse.

2.5.3 Applicants must have a level of health and abilities commensurate with achieving nursing practice competencies in the programme. Applicants are required to complete a health declaration, and further reports may be requested with the consent of the applicant.

2.5.4 Requirements outlined in 2.5.2 and 2.5.3 apply to the student each subsequent year of enrolment.

2.5.5 Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, shall provide evidence of having passed tests of English language competence to the approved level of IELTS (6.5 Academic in all bands in one sit).

2.6 Application Selection Process

Applications which meet both entry and preference criteria will be accepted pending available places on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Those applications that do not meet one or more of the criteria will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee at a nominated date which will be advised via appropriate application information.  Allocation of remaining available places will be made at this time. Preference will be given to those applications deemed to have the best combination of criteria.

First Aid Certificate

Once accepted into the Bachelor of Nursing programme, you are required to have a valid comprehensive First Aid Certificate (includes 6400, 6401, 6402) 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 contact Angela Haggerty, School of Nursing Secretary on (06) 974 8000, ext 5423.

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

Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores on IELTS (academic) 6.5 with no band less that 6.5, in one exam sitting.

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.