Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Nursing
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
A three-year full-time degree integrating Pacific cultural perspectives and nursing training, preparing graduates to become registered nurses for Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Porirua, Porirua
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Integrate Pacific and nursing knowledge
Students will integrate knowledge of Pacific communities, cultural practices, and nursing theory to enhance the health outcomes for Pacific peoples.
Cultural competence and communication
Develop and demonstrate effective interpersonal and professional communication skills, with cultural sensitivity in diverse care settings.
Clinical proficiency
Demonstrate foundational and advanced nursing skills through hands-on experiences in clinical and community settings, totaling at least 1,100 hours.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Nursing Pacific prepares students to integrate nursing knowledge with Pacific cultural practices to improve health outcomes for Pacific peoples. The programme combines classroom-based theory with extensive clinical placements, focusing on cultural competency, communication skills, and hands-on experience in community and hospital settings. Graduates are eligible for registration as a nurse in New Zealand and can pursue postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Pacific cultural identity and health
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pacific worldviews
- Foundational and advanced nursing skills
- Communication skills
- Clinical placements (minimum 1100 hours)
- Lifespan care across diverse settings
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Professional conduct and best practice
- Self-reflection and cultural awareness
- Transition to professional nurse role
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent academic/work experience
Evidence of suitability (interview, health screening, safety check, referee reports)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered nurse in New Zealand and overseas
Employment in hospital wards, general practice, child health, mental health, community health, residential care, public health, policy and management, education and research