Bachelor of Nursing

Entry Requirements

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

• Evidence of pertussis immunisation in the last five 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 recent blood test).

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

Entry with Credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at other tertiary institutes. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

You must indicate your intention to apply for CC/RPL at the time of your application. However, the CC/RPL application will not be processed until you have been accepted into the BN. There is a charge for this application AND a possible clinical assessment.

CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.

Please contact the Programme Administrators, Andressa Scavello Mascarenhas, on 06 830 1119 or [email protected], or Irina Konig, on 06 830 1121 or [email protected].

Transfers/Cross Credits

This qualification has been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

This programme leads to the award of a nationally approved qualification. Similar qualifications are delivered at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the courses completed successfully while studying at EIT, but this is at the discretion of the other institute.

Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.

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 Employment Pathway);

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

General Entry Requirements

• 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;
• Complete several safety checks to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. You can find out more about the safety check process and the Children’s Act on EIT’s website.

(Note: A prior conviction may not necessarily exclude an applicant from admission. In the case of a prior conviction, the Head of School, Assistant Head of School or Programme Co-ordinator will discuss with the applicant the 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.)

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 Study and Employment Pathway 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).