Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Become qualified to the highest industry standards with Otago Polytechnic's Bachelor of Nursing. Gain hands-on experience through simulation and clinical placements and become eligible to register as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand.
NZ$29,667
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical nursing skills
Gain hands-on experience through simulation suites and clinical placements to apply nursing techniques in real-world contexts.
Apply healthcare knowledge
Build understanding in human behaviour, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and population health as relevant to nursing practice.
About This Course
Otago Polytechnic's Bachelor of Nursing prepares students to become Registered Nurses through a blend of theoretical study and practical experience. The programme includes extensive clinical placements and simulation training. Graduates become eligible to sit the State Final Examination for registration as a Registered Nurse and enter a wide range of healthcare settings. The curriculum supports both full-time (3 years) and part-time (5 years) study, with a strong focus on industry-standard competence, community engagement, and readiness for diverse nursing career opportunities.
Course Content
- Nursing Practice 1
- Knowledge for Practice 1
- Evidence Based Nursing 1
- Human Body Systems
- People of this Place 1: Population Health
- Human Behaviour
- Pharmacology
- Nursing Practice: Community Health 2
- Nursing Practice: Acute Care 2
- Nursing Practice: Senior Persons Health 2
- Nursing Practice: Mental Health and Addictions 2
- Knowledge for Practice 2
- Evidence Based Nursing 2
- Pathophysiology of Human Body Systems
- People of this Place 2: Tangata Whenua
- Nursing Practice: Community Health 3
- Nursing Practice: Acute Care 3
- Nursing Practice: Mental Health and Addictions 3
- Knowledge for Practice 3
- Evidence Based Nursing 3
- Transition to Registered Nurse Practice
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Registered NurseMental Health NurseAged Care NursePrimary Health Care NurseCommunity Health Nurse
Build skills in these industries
Healthcare
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
