Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)
Nursing
A course by
University of Auckland
The Bachelor of Nursing at University of Auckland prepares students for life as a registered nurse through an integrated programme of academic learning and hands-on clinical experience across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop strong scientific and clinical nursing knowledge
Gain comprehensive understanding of the biological, psychological, and social sciences underpinning nursing care.
Apply skills in real-world clinical environments
Participate in simulation learning and practical clinical placements in a variety of health care settings throughout Auckland.
About This Course
The BNurs provides students with sound scientific knowledge, simulation experience using modern technology, and extensive clinical learning in diverse health care settings. The programme follows an interdisciplinary approach with shared classes alongside Medicine, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences students. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a comprehensive nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Course Content
- Year 1: Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes (BIOSCI 107)
- Year 1: Population Health (POPLHLTH 111)
- Year 1: Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems (MEDSCI 142)
- Year 1: Behaviour, Health and Development (HLTHPSYC 122)
- Year 1: Applied Science for Nurses (NURSING 104)
- Year 1: Nursing in Practice (NURSING 105)
- Year 1: Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTRMHS 100)
- Year 1: English Language Competency (NURSING 199)
- Year 2: Nursing Clients with a Pathophysiological Problem (NURSING 201)
- Year 2: Nursing in Mental Health, Addictions and Disability (NURSING 202)
- Year 3: Child and Family Health Nursing (NURSING 301)
- Year 3: Professional Nursing Practice (NURSING 302)
- Simulation learning and skills practice
- Clinical placements in acute/chronic care, inpatient/outpatient clinics, community health agencies, primary/secondary/tertiary health care services
- General Education course
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Registered comprehensive nurseAdvanced nurse practitionerCommunity nurseMental health nurseNurse educatorNurse managerChild health nurseSpecialist nurse (e.g. in gerontology, paediatrics, primary healthcare)
