Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Prepare for a registered nursing career with Toi Ohomai's Bachelor of Nursing. This three-year, Level 7 qualification provides the skills and practical experience needed for registration as a New Zealand Registered Nurse.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Eligibility for Registration as a New Zealand Registered Nurse
Graduates will be prepared to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) national examination and gain registration as a New Zealand registered nurse.
Professional and Clinical Competence
Develop practical skills and knowledge needed to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to a range of patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Nursing at Toi Ohomai is a three-year, full-time degree designed to prepare graduates for registration as registered nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand. The programme includes classroom and offsite clinical experiences in various healthcare settings, focusing on professional nursing practice, human development, psychology, Māori health, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and advanced clinical skills. Graduates are eligible to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand national examination and gain registration. Career options include roles in community, aged care, mental health, public health, Plunket, surgical, theatre, education, and leadership.
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
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand
Hauora Māori Nursing
Plunket Nursing
Practice Nursing
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.