Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
A course by
NorthTec
NorthTec’s Bachelor of Nursing prepares graduates for registration as Registered Nurses in New Zealand, combining clinical placements, classroom, and online learning to develop the skills for effective nursing practice in diverse healthcare settings.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Raumanga, Whangārei
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 36 hours per week
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Preparedness for Registration as a Registered Nurse
Graduates will be competent to practice as newly Registered Nurses, meeting all Nursing Council of NZ requirements, including passing the NCNZ registration exam.
Comprehensive Clinical Skills
Ability to provide general nursing care, undertake clinical assessments, develop and evaluate health care plans, and work independently or collaboratively in multiple settings.
Professional and Reflective Practice
Demonstrate reflective practice, ongoing self-evaluation, professional supervision, and commitment to self-care.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Nursing at NorthTec is a three-year degree designed to prepare students for registration as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand. The program combines theoretical learning with over 1,100 hours of clinical placements in Northland region healthcare settings, providing hands-on and classroom-based teaching. Students will learn comprehensive nursing knowledge, human bioscience, health and illness care, clinical practice, and participate in placements to develop practical skills. Graduates will be competent to assess health needs, support clients in managing their health, and practice both independently and collaboratively. The course also ensures readiness for the Nursing Council of New Zealand registration exam.
Course Content
- Human Bioscience 1 & 2
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Knowledge 1 & 2
- Applied Social Theory
- Aged Care Clinical Nursing
- Primary Health Care
- Altered Health States
- Acute Care Nursing and Clinical
- Long Term Care and Disability
- Hauora Māori
- Population Health
- Primary Health Care Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Evidence for Practice
- Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Nursing
- Contemporary Issues in Nursing and Health Care
- Transition to Registered Nurse Practice
- Minimum 1,100 clinical hours across various health care settings
What you need to know first
Minimum age of 16 at programme start
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance (including 14 credits in an English-rich subject and 14 credits in a science subject)
B passes in a Level 4 Foundation Programme OR evidence of recent tertiary study OR two years relevant work experience
Police vetting/clearance
Health and immunisation clearance
Names of two referees
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a safe and effective level for clinical practice
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Nurse in hospitals
Registered Nurse in community health
Practice Nurse
Community Health Nurse
Enrolled Nurse Supervisor
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