Bachelor of Nursing
Course details
NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Subject Areas
Nursing knowledge and caring Anatomy and physiology M膩ori health and health equity Therapeutic communication Knowledge of professional nursing practice through work-integrated learning placements Applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi to nursing care Human development Health promotion Health in Aotearoa Mental health Pathophysiology Pharmacology Evidence focused healthcare
Work-integrated Learning In order for you to complete the BN programme, 91视频 Nursing Council requires you to have undertaken a minimum of 1,000 hours practicum experience. To meet this requirement over the course of the programme you will be required to:
Undertake rotating and rostered shifts (i.e. shifts which may fall any time between Monday 鈥 Sunday), travel to various health care agency and community venues, which include Napier, Hastings, Waipukurau, Takapau, Wairoa and Gisborne areas including Te Puia Springs.
Please Note: Any travel or accommodation expenses that are incurred will be your responsibility. Career and Study Opportunities 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 Tamariki Ora / Plunket (Well Child Health) Independent practice Public health Nursing education Child health Mental health Registered nurse prescribing Nurse practitioner
Further your study with one of the many postgraduate programmes on offer at EIT.
Entry requirements
As part of the requirements of your acceptance into the BN programme at EIT, you need to provide the following:
- Evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination. It is not compulsory to have a COVID-19 vaccination but please be aware that learners who are not fully vaccinated (2 doses plus booster plus 2 weeks) for COVID-19 will not have access to Te Whatu Ora Health 91视频 Te Matau a M膩ui Hawke鈥檚 Bay clinical placements/settings. This means that if you choose not to be vaccinated, this may impact your ability to successfully complete your Nursing Degree. Accordingly, all applicants applying to enrol on the Bachelor of Nursing are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Evidence of pertussis immunisation in the last five to ten years.
- Evidence of two measles (both rubella and morbilli) and mumps (MMR) immunisations.
- Evidence of a vaccination to varicella (chicken pox) or proof of having had varicella in the past.
- Evidence of your Hepatitis B antigen and antibody status (a blood test).
Please Note: All medical costs or expenses in providing proof of immunisation are your responsibility.
Once you commence in the BN, requirements for serology testing and immunisation will be collated by the School. If you require additional immunisations/vaccinations you will have to meet the costs of these.
Please remember that YOU are responsible for providing all vaccination evidence and information.
Entry Requirements
The BN is a clinically focused academic programme that provides preparation to apply for entry to the Register of Nurses in 91视频.
To be a registered nurse, you must have integrity, empathy, a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to lifelong learning. You must have a mature outlook, a sense of responsibility and a genuine desire to care for people. You need to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
A face-to-face interview may be part of the application process.
The following regulations apply to the BN degree at EIT.
Academic Entry Requirements
The academic entry requirements 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:
鈥 at least 75 Level 2 NCEA credits in a maximum of four subjects in one year;
鈥 satisfactory completion of a Level 4 Bridging/Foundation programme (e.g. NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation, preferably with Hauora courses);
鈥 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, 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 Nursing Council of 91视频 (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 required to complete the above-mentioned health and Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction checks at the beginning of Year One and Year Three. 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
- The NZ2860 NZ 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 鈥榝irst come, first served鈥 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. As part of the selection process, an applicant may be required to attend an interview.
English Language Entry Requirements
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
About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tair膩whiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of 91视频's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tair膩whiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.