Bachelor of Nursing

Rewarding study for a rewarding career

		This degree will enable you to enter practice as a registered nurse with a sound knowledge base of nursing theory, social and biological sciences, research and professional practice skills.

The programme provides a balance of theoretical studies and nursing practice experiences which occur in a wide range of community and acute care settings. You will develop the understanding and skills needed to provide professional nursing care, promote health and develop as a nurse leader.     EIT Tairāwhiti graduate, Kaiya Te Ota Collier (Ngati Porou, Rongowhakaata) is working as a nurse in the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Ward at Hauora Tairāwhiti (Gisborne Hospital)

As part of the requirements of your acceptance into the BN programme at EIT, you need to provide the following:

• Evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination. It is not compulsory to have a COVID-19 vaccination but please be aware that learners who are not fully vaccinated (2 doses plus booster plus 2 weeks) for COVID-19 will not have access to Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay clinical placements/settings. This means that if you choose not to be vaccinated, this may impact your ability to successfully complete your Nursing Degree. Accordingly, all applicants applying to enrol on the Bachelor of Nursing are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Evidence of pertussis immunisation in the last five to ten years.
• Evidence of two measles (both rubella and morbilli) and mumps (MMR) immunisations.
• Evidence of a vaccination to varicella (chicken pox) or proof of having had varicella in the past.
• Evidence of your Hepatitis B antigen and antibody status (a blood test).

Please Note: All medical costs or expenses in providing proof of immunisation are your responsibility.

Once you commence in the BN, requirements for serology testing and immunisation will be collated by the School. If you require additional immunisations/vaccinations you will have to meet the costs of these.

Please remember that YOU are responsible for providing all vaccination evidence and information.

Entry Requirements

The BN is a clinically focused academic programme that provides preparation to apply for entry to the Register of Nurses in New Zealand.

To be a registered nurse, you must have integrity, empathy, a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to lifelong learning. You must have a mature outlook, a sense of responsibility and a genuine desire to care for people. You need to be able to work independently and as part of a team.

A face-to-face interview may be part of the application process.

The following regulations apply to the BN degree at EIT.

Academic Entry Requirements

The academic entry requirements for the BN programme is:

• University Entrance as defined by the NZQA; or
• One of the following discretionary entry criteria, although the achievement of any of these will not automatically secure entry:

– at least 75 Level 2 NCEA credits in a maximum of four subjects in one year;

– satisfactory completion of a Level 4 Bridging/Foundation programme (e.g. NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation, preferably with Hauora courses);

– evidence of the ability to succeed in the programme, as determined by the BN Admissions Committee.

General Entry Requirements

All applicants are required to:

• Provide two confidential references from people who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation.
• Provide evidence of a current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate, or evidence of enrolment/intention to complete.
• Provide a Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions record. (Note: A prior conviction may not necessarily exclude an applicant from admission. In the case of a prior conviction, EIT will discuss with the applicant the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) requirements for application to gain NCNZ registration as a nurse.)
• Complete a health declaration that they possess a level of health and abilities commensurate with achieving nursing practice competencies in the programme. (Note: Further health-related reports may be requested with the consent of the applicant.)

Applicants are required to complete the above-mentioned health and Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction checks at the beginning of Year One and Year Three. A Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction check is also required to be completed prior to sitting the NCNZ State Final Examination.

Preference Criteria

Preference will be given to applicants who have achieved:

• 14 credits or more at NCEA Level 3 in Science-rich subjects (such as Biology, Physical Education, Health, Physics and Chemistry); or
• 14 credits or more in English-rich subjects (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography and Economics); or
• The NZ2860 NZ Certificate in Career and Study Preparation with a grade of 65% or higher for the Hauora courses.

Selection Process

Applications that meet both entry and preference criteria will be accepted pending available places on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Applications that do not meet one or more of the criteria will be reviewed by the BN Admissions Committee for the allocation of remaining available places. As part of the selection process, an applicant may be required to attend an interview.

English Language Entry Requirements

Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:

• Completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*); or
• Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5 achieved in a single test within the preceding year (or accepted international equivalents).

*See NZQA English language entry requirements for international students at https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/