Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
A course by
UCOL
The Bachelor of Nursing at UCOL is a full-time, three-year level 7 degree providing foundational and advanced nursing education, practical clinical placements, and prepares graduates for registration as nurses in New Zealand and internationally.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 37 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Competent Nursing Practice
Demonstrate safe and effective nursing care combining theoretical knowledge with clinical skills across diverse healthcare settings.
Professional and Ethical Responsibility
Understand professional, ethical, legal, and cultural safety responsibilities of registered nurses within New Zealand's health system.
Clinical Experience Integration
Apply and integrate theoretical learning with hands-on clinical placements including primary healthcare, mental health, and acute care contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Nursing programme at UCOL prepares learners to become effective registered nurses who provide competent, comprehensive nursing care. The programme combines theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, including over 1,100 hours of clinical placement across various health settings such as primary care, medical and surgical wards, and mental health. Students learn through lectures, tutorials, and practical experiences guided by industry experienced lecturers. The course supports diverse learners including school leavers, international students, mature students, and those already in caring professions. It also emphasizes cultural safety and professional nursing standards required for New Zealand registration.
Course Content
- Society And Health in Aotearoa/New Zealand (15 Credits)
- Professional Nursing: An Introduction (15 Credits)
- Bioscience for Health Professionals (25 Credits)
- Fundamental Skills for Nursing (25 Credits)
- Communication and Education for Professional Practice (20 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Introduction) – 160 hours practical (20 Credits)
- Aotearoa/New Zealand Health Care System and Professional Practice (20 Credits)
- Nursing Science and Practice Skills (35 Credits)
- Person-centred Care: The Mental Health Context (15 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Medical/Surgical) – 240 hours practical (25 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Mental Health) – 240 hours practical (25 Credits)
- Primary Health Care (15 Credits)
- Preparing for Registration: Promoting Practice Improvement and Lifelong Learning (15 Credits)
- People with Acute and/or Complex Care Needs: A Partnership Approach (15 Credits)
- Chronic Conditions and Person-centred Care (15 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Primary Health Care) – 240 hours practical (24 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Transition) – 360 hours practical (36 Credits)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Health Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Nurse in hospital settings
Community health nursing
Mental health nursing