Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Bachelor of Nursing
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Health » Nursing » Nursing
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Unitec Bachelor of Nursing aims to produce graduates who meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for registered nurse scope of practice (2007), and who can critically interpret and apply their knowledge to constantly changing health care contexts for culturally diverse populations.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing programme will be able to:
- meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for the registered nurse scope of practice
- practise safe, effective, and competent nursing at a beginning Registered Nurse level in a variety of health care settings and environments
- recognise the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi and Matauranga Maori in health care delivery and nursing practice
- practise in a culturally safe manner that reflects a broad understanding of health and wellness, and culturally diverse communities
- recognise the impact of historical, cultural, political, social, economic, and environmental influences on health and nursing practice
- incorporate critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities into nursing practice
- effectively apply a range of theories, frameworks, and models in daily practice with individuals, whanau, and community
- communicate effectively and develop effective therapeutic relationships and actions with individuals, whanau, and communities
- be collaborative and respectful with interprofessional colleagues
- lead and manage within the context of Registered Nurse scope of practice
- use evidence-based practice to inform nursing practice
- act professionally by incorporating respect for and valuing diversity of life choices and health options
- enhance professional development through lifelong learning.
Education pathways
Master of Nursing, Master of Health Science, Master of Arts, Graduate Diplomas, and/or Graduate Certificates from any accredited New Zealand tertiary institute.
Employment pathways
Registered Nurse in any area of nursing practice: for example, mental health, acute care, community, and aged care settings.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing degree, applicants must:
1. meet admission requirements under one of the following provisions:
- General Admission (see Programme document 6.0 Regulations section 2.1)
OR
- Special Admission (see 2.2)
OR
- Discretionary Admission (see 2.3)
AND
2. meet the Additional Requirements (see 2.4)
AND
3. meet the English language entry requirements (see 2.5)
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3777
Status Current
Created 2017-10-26 10:42:46.0
Next Review 2022-12-31 00:00:00.0
Content
The Bachelor of Nursing is underpinned by a belief that people, their whanau, and their community's complex and diverse health needs in the twenty-first century, and the constantly changing health care environment, require nursing to be practised by well-educated and critically-thinking, research-informed, competent registered nurses. Two key values that inform the Bachelor of Nursing curriculum are the concepts of 'partnership' and 'caring.' The degree content spans nursing science, pharmacology, management of nursing care, specialist areas of nursing (such as acute care, mental health, and family and community nursing), and evidence-based nursing practice.

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