The qualification provides the opportunities to develop the competencies required by the Nursing Council of New Zealand and prepares students for their State Final examination and for a career in any health in all settings.
In addition specific aims of the qualification are to:
*Increase the number of registered nurses of Pacific Island descent.
*Enrich the nursing profession and enhance registered nurses' contribution to health outcomes by incorporating the values; identities and cultures of Pacific people in nursing.
*Prepare registered nurses to work effectively in two worlds - Pacific and all peoples.
*Develop and strengthen registered nurses' cultural identity and potential to take on future leadership roles/responsibilities both within their communities and the nursing profession.
*Prepare registered nurses with the knowledge and competence to practice in a culturally safe way with Pacific peoples and pacific communities. Provide a firm foundation for lifelong learning.

By meeting the competencies for entry to the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) Register of Nurses, the graduate of MIT's Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme will be a clinically and culturally competent professional registered nurse, who:

Demonstrate culturally safe nursing practice that upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, integrating the knowledge, worldviews, and values of Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti, guided by the kawa whakaruruhau framework.

Apply evidence-informed nursing care that draws on Pacific scientific and cultural knowledge, using critical thinking to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for diverse populations.

Engage in lifelong learning and demonstrate adaptability in response to evolving health systems and social determinants affecting Pacific and wider communities.

Integrate Pacific worldviews confidently into nursing practice, drawing on secure cultural identity and self-awareness to contribute to culturally responsive care and future nursing leadership.

Lead and advocate for equitable health outcomes through partnership, empowerment, and change leadership, with a strong commitment to improving the health of Pacific peoples and all communities.

- further study in the nursing or related areas

All enrolments in the Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme are encouraged to attend an information session. All applicants must complete a Health Declaration and the New Zealand Nursing Council requires criminal convictions to be declared. Applicants must meet the following entry requirements: University Entrance * NCEA Level 3 * Three subjects - at Level 3 or above, made up of: * 14 credits each, in three approved subjects * Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: * 5 credits in reading * 5 credits in writing Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: Achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required). And *A minimum of 12 credits at NQF Level 2 or higher from the subjects listed below: - Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Science Or NCEA Level 2 *Applicants must hold at least 80 credits at NCEA Level 2, of which 40 credits must be at merit or excellence. Of the 80 NCEA Level 2 credits, students must have gained a minimum of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing in English or Te Reo Maori And *A minimum of 12 credits from the subjects listed below: - Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Science And *A minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics. OR *Applicants who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) with a health related contextualistion will be offered a place on the BNP programme subject to referee reports and available places. OR *Applicants must be able to demonstrate a mature approach to study; ability to pass a science diagnostic test; the ability to manage their time; ability to seek support; a strong motivation to work in the Health Sector; the ability to read and write at the level required for degree level study. The above attributes will be assessed through an information session. AND *Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS IELTS score of 6.5 with not less than 6.5 in each, or in exceptional circumstances a pass in another equivalent test of English. IELTS and OET will be accepted. Nursing Council no longer accepts PTE. Equivalence will be considered by a case by case basis demonstrated by evidence of having completed 3 years secondary education, or tertiary study in New Zealand at a diploma or degree level.