Bachelor of Nursing
Develop the clinical, interpersonal, and theoretical knowledge to become a Registered Nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand through NorthTec’s three-year Bachelor of Nursing. Gain real-world experience via clinical placements in Northland, and prepare for a versatile career in nursing.
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NZ$7,912
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Registration as a Nurse
Graduates are prepared to register as a nurse upon passing the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) state exam.
Clinical Competence
Gain comprehensive skills for safe, effective, and independent nursing care in diverse clinical settings, with at least 1000 supervised clinical hours.
About This Course
NorthTec’s Bachelor of Nursing comprehensively prepares students for registration as a nurse in New Zealand. The programme delivers a blend of classroom, online, and clinical learning, covering health and wellbeing, clinical assessment, and healthcare planning. Clinical placements take place across Northland, requiring students to reside in the region. Graduates will be able to perform general and delegated nursing functions, design and evaluate health care plans, and meet Nursing Council of NZ standards for registration after passing the state exam. The programme is full-time over three years, with both part-time options and local support for online learning.
Course Content
- Human Bioscience 1 & 2
- Nursing Knowledge 1 & 2
- Nursing Practice 1 & 2
- Applied Social Theory
- Primary Health Care
- Altered Health States
- Acute Care Nursing
- Acute Care Clinical Nursing
- Long Term Conditions 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
Entry Requirements
Be at least 16 years old at programme commencement
Build towards these roles
Registered Nurse (NCNZ registered)Community Health NurseNurse PractitionerPractice NurseEnrolled Nurse Supervisor
Build skills in these industries
NursingHealth CarePublic Health
