About the course

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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
February, 2024	Napier
February, 2024	Gisborne
July, 2024	Napier
July, 2024	Gisborne
February, 2025	Napier
February, 2025	Gisborne
July, 2025	Napier
July, 2025	Gisborne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Eastern Institute of Technology

The Bachelor of Nursing is a clinically focused academic programme that provides preparation for entry to the register of Nurses in New Zealand. To be a Registered Nurse you need to have integrity and empathy, a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to learning. You need to be able to work independently and as part of a team. You must have a mature outlook, a sense of responsibility and a genuine desire to care for people. A personal interview may be part of the application process. Applicants must meet degree standard entry requirements. Approved bridging/foundation programmes include: the Certificate in Health Science, or Diploma in Therapeutic and Sport Massage. Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores on IELTS (academic) 6.5 with no band less that 6.5, in one exam sitting. Once accepted into the Bachelor of Nursing programme, you are required to have a valid First Aid Certificate (includes US 26551 Provide first aid for life threatening conditions Level 2 and US 26552 Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to respond to them Level 2 on the NZQA Framework) before the programme begins. If you do not have a First Aid Certificate it can be obtained through St John or Red Cross. If you have a valid First Aid Certificate (valid for two years from date of issue) you will need to provide a witnessed copy of the certificate with your application.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Eastern Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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