Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Become a registered nurse and take the first steps towards a rewarding career in healthcare with Toi Ohomai's Bachelor of Nursing. The three-year programme prepares you for the Nursing Council national examination and a wide range of nursing roles in New Zealand.
NZ$10,176
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Preparation for Registered Nurse Examination
Graduates are eligible to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) national exam, leading to registration as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand.
Professional Nursing Knowledge and Skills
Develop comprehensive theoretical and practical skills in adult, paediatric, community and mental health nursing.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Nursing (Te Tohu Paetahi Tāpuhi) at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is designed to prepare graduates for registration as a New Zealand registered nurse. This comprehensive three-year, NZQA Level 7 degree covers essential nursing theory and practice, including clinical placements, Māori health, mental health, pharmacology, and pathophysiology. Supported by experienced tutors, students develop the skills and confidence to make a real difference in various health care settings.
Course Content
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi for Professional Practice
- Fundamentals of Nursing Care
- Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice
- Human Development and Psychology for Nursing Practice
- Nursing Practice: Continuing Care
- Community Wellness
- Science for Nursing
- Primary Health Care 1 – Maternal, Baby, Child and Adolescent
- Nursing Practice – Mental Health and Addiction
- Nursing Practice: Inpatient and Ambulatory Care
- Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Practice
- Pathophysiology for Professional Nursing Practice
- Primary Health Care 2 – Adult, Older Adult
- Nursing Practice: Complex Needs
- Advancing Professional Practice
- Transition to Practice
Entry Requirements
17 years of age or over
Build towards these roles
Registered NursePlunket NursePractice NursePublic Health NurseMental Health NurseAged Care NurseNurse ManagerNurse ResearcherSchool Health NurseRural Health NursePaediatric Nurse
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