Bachelor of Nursing – BN
Nursing
A course by
Massey University
A three-year full-time undergraduate degree that prepares students for registration as a nurse in New Zealand, combining theory, simulated learning, clinical placements, and a research-led curriculum. Offered at Manawatū and Wellington campuses.
NZ$8,761
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop professional identity and uphold the standards of nursing in Aotearoa
Graduates will understand and incorporate the values, ethics, and context of professional nursing, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the realities of nursing in Aotearoa.
Demonstrate clinical competence across diverse practice settings
About This Course
The Bachelor of Nursing at Massey University is a three-year, full-time degree designed to produce dynamic and critical-thinking nurses who are ready to practice in a variety of healthcare contexts. The programme employs blended learning, which incorporates on-campus and online lectures, compulsory clinical labs, and clinical placements totalling at least 1000 hours. Students gain experience in simulated settings and real-world care environments, supporting individuals, whānau, and communities in diverse health settings. The degree is recognised by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, enabling graduates to apply for registration and pursue a wide range of nursing careers or postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Professional identity and nursing in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Foundations of care and nursing practice
- Human bioscience: anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Applied health sciences
- Māori health and social determinants of health
- Evidence-based nursing
- Mental health, long-term conditions, community health
- Acute care nursing
- Professional preparation and excellence
- Pharmacology for nurses
- Over 1000 hours of clinical placements in varied health settings
Entry Requirements
Meet the Massey University entrance requirements
Build towards these roles
Registered Nurse (RN) in Aotearoa New Zealand (after passing NCNZ exam and registration)Roles in primary and community health care (general practice, Māori health services, hospice, district nursing, community mental health)Hospital-based care (neonatal, medical and surgical wards, ED, ICU, paediatrics, acute mental health)Population health (public health, schools)Specialist practice (mental health, aged care, child/family health, rural and remote nursing)Management, research, teaching in healthcare
