Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
A course by
Wintec
A three-year, NZQA Level 7 degree preparing students to become registered nurses through a combination of theoretical and hands-on clinical learning, tailored for the healthcare sector in New Zealand.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years
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Become a Registered Nurse
Prepare to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand registration exam and enter the workforce as a confident, competent beginning practitioner.
Apply Professional Nursing Knowledge
Demonstrate theoretical and practical skills in providing nursing care to individuals, whānau, and communities, ensuring safe and effective practice.
Practice Cultural Responsiveness
Integrate principles of biculturalism, Treaty of Waitangi, and cultural safety into nursing practice, with opportunities for Māori and Pacific health focus.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Nursing at Wintec is designed for students who wish to become registered nurses. The programme blends theoretical instruction with practical experience in a variety of real healthcare settings, including cultural responsiveness and support options for Māori and Pacific students. Graduates are eligible to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand registration exam and enter professional nursing roles in hospitals, community, mental health, and more. Courses cover professional knowledge, research, health assessment, leadership, cultural competency, and significant clinical placements.
Course Content
- Biculturalism
- Treaty of Waitangi integration in nursing
- Cultural responsiveness
- Healthcare needs: regional, national, global
- Sustainable healthcare management
- Professional nursing knowledge
- Interpersonal and therapeutic relationships
- Research skills
- Human biology and pathophysiology
- Clinical and health assessment
- Management of nursing care
- Leadership and management
- Mental health and addictions
- Clinical reasoning for medication management
- Social context of nursing in Aotearoa
- Māori health
- Complex and continuing care
- Extensive clinical placements
- Elective clinical placement
- First Aid, Health screening and vaccinations
What you need to know first
University Entrance (UE) or equivalent, including NCEA Level 3: 14 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Science; 14 credits in English-rich subject; 14 credits in another approved subject.
Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above (5 in reading and 5 in writing).
Approved foundation, bridging, or tertiary programme in Health at Level 4 (if applicable).
Special Admission possible for domestic candidates aged 20+ with suitable skills, education, or experience.
Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (NZQA 6400, 6401, 6402) before clinical placement.
Health screening and immunisation status assessment.
Safety checks as per Vulnerable Children Act (interview, police vet, etc.).
English language requirements for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5 (all bands) or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Nursing
Mental Health
Community Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Nurse (public/private hospitals)
Registered Nurse (mental health sector)
Community nurse
Nursing lecturer
Health consultant or administrator
Medical representative
Specialty nurse
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