Bachelor of Nursing
Course details
Domestic tuition | $6,274 per year |
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International tuition | $16,907 |
NZQF Level | 7 |
About the course
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.
Outline
The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) is a full-time, three-year programme (or five years equivalent part-time) that offers you a stimulating undergraduate degree level of studies and provides a pathway to your professional qualification as a New Zealand registered nurse.
The BN programme enables you to apply for registration as a registered nurse with a sound knowledge base of nursing theory, social sciences, biological sciences, research and professional nursing practice skills. Work-integrated learning experiences occur in a wide range of community and acute health care settings and comprise approximately fifty percent of the programme. Theoretical and nursing practice experiences are balanced throughout the programme.
The BN programme is delivered in a blended mode. This means there will be face-to-face and online teaching and learning, workshops and work-integrated learning opportunities. You will need access to a computer with broadband facilities.
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.
Subject areas
- Nursing knowledge and caring
- Anatomy and physiology
- Māori health and health equity
- Therapeutic communication
- Knowledge of professional nursing practice through work-integrated learning placements
- Applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi to nursing care
- Human development
- Health promotion
- Health in Aotearoa
- Mental health
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Evidence focused healthcare
Work-integrated learning
In order for you to complete the BN programme, New Zealand Nursing Council requires you to have undertaken a minimum of 1,100 hours practicum experience. To meet this requirement over the course of the programme you will be required to:
- Undertake rotating and rostered shifts (i.e. shifts which may fall any time between Monday – Sunday), travel to various health care agency and community venues, which include Napier, Hastings, Waipukurau, Takapau, Wairoa and Gisborne areas including Te Puia Springs.
Please Note: Any travel or accommodation expenses that are incurred will be your responsibility.
Your future career opportunities
Nursing is a professional practice and an essential part of health care. EIT nursing graduates have high rates of employment.
Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:
- Public and private hospitals
- Community health
- Tamariki Ora / Plunket (Well Child Health)
- Independent practice
- Public health
- Nursing education
- Child health
- Mental health
- Registered nurse prescribing
- Nurse practitioner
EIT nursing training in action
Today’s nurses aren’t just caring for the sick; they’re changing our very notion of modern health care delivery. A nursing education from EIT is highly regarded. Our graduate nurses are recognised nationally and internationally. Employment rates are high. The EIT Bachelor of Nursing programme gives graduates a sound knowledge base of science, research and professional nursing skills.
Academic learning services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.