The NZDipEN is a clinically focused academic programme that provides preparation for entry to the Register of Enrolled Nurses in New Zealand.

To become an enrolled nurse, you must demonstrate integrity, empathy, and a strong commitment to lifelong learning. A spirit of inquiry, a mature outlook, and a deep sense of responsibility are essential.
Additionally, you should possess a genuine desire to care for others and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

A face-to-face interview may be part of the application process.

The following regulations apply to the NZDipEN at EIT.

Academic Entry Requirements

The academic entry requirements for the NZDipEN are:

Achievement of NCEA Level 2 which must include 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics, or
Achievement of the EIT NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3 or Level 4) or equivalent, or
Evidence of the ability to succeed in the programme, as determined by the NZDipEN Admissions Committee.

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, or evidence of enrolment/intention to complete.

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, EIT will discuss with the applicant the NCNZ requirements for application to gain NCNZ registration as an enrolled 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 required to complete the above-mentioned health and Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction checks at the beginning of the programme. A Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction check must also be completed prior to sitting the NCNZ State Final Examination.

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry. This may include Recognition of Prior Learning.

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 NZDipEN Admissions Committee for the allocation of remaining available places. As part of the selection process, an applicant may be required to attend an interview.

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/