Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing

Description

Graduates who then successfully undertake the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s State Examination gain registration as a comprehensive nurse.

This degree supports a multidisciplinary view of patient care and challenges students to go beyond traditional health and illness care to foster the growth of healthy and resilient communities. Teaching and learning happens in a supportive environment, with access to the latest facilities and high quality clinical placements in hospitals and communities throughout the Auckland region. There are 1300 hours allocated to clinical learning experiences over the three years.

The teaching staff are nurses and allied health professionals with advanced academic and practice qualifications.

The degree provides a pathway to postgraduate study from certificate to masters and doctorate.

Requirements

* University Entrance
* NCEA:
o 14 Level 3 credits in one maths or science subject; 14 Level 2 credits in English; 14 Level 3 credits in a language-rich-subject
* CIE:
o English and one of the subjects from biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics
* Must be capable of meeting HPCA** Act requirements
* Police clearance
* Reference
* Interview may be required

** Health Practitioners Competence Assurance