Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Gain the skills to become a registered nurse. Get hands-on experience from the start, including clinical placements in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduate ready to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand registration exam.
NZ$8,855
inc GST
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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NZ$8,855
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Becoming a registered nurse
Graduates are prepared to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand State Examination and apply for registration as registered nurses.
Clinical competence
Develop strong practical nursing skills through hands-on experience in both simulated and real healthcare settings.
What You're Signing Up For
Study to become a registered nurse with MIT and get hands-on clinical experience from day one, learning within modern clinical learning suites and through placements in community and inpatient settings. The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for registration as a nurse in New Zealand, developing your scientific, practical and interpersonal skills, with a focus on diverse cultural health contexts and readiness for the workforce.
Course Content
- Health science (anatomy, physiology, body systems)
- Pharmacology and medication administration
- Foundations for professional development and critical thinking
- Foundations of nursing practice (ethics, legal responsibilities)
- Introduction to nursing practice (community and inpatient settings)
- Professional practice (values, standards, law, research, evidence-based practice)
- Nursing with a community focus
- Nursing with a mental health focus
- Nursing with an inpatient focus
- Hauora Māori (Māori health and determinants of health)
- Pacific health and wellness
- Transition to practice and focused experience
What you need to know first
University entrance (NCEA Level 3 with specified credits/literacy/numeracy and science subjects); OR
Find these employment opportunities
Registered nurse in New Zealand (after passing State Exam and registration)Employment in hospitals, community health, mental health, and a broad range of health sector roles
