Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Nursing | |||
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 360 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing Programme will have the skills and knowledge to meet Nursing Council New Zealand requirements to become a New Zealand Registered Nurse (NCNZ, 2024). Graduates will be ready to work as a beginning nurse in all areas where registered nurses are employed both nationally and internationally. In doing so graduates from this programme make an important and unique contribution towards improving health and education outcomes for all populations.
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Graduate profile |
The graduate as a beginning practitioner will:
1. Provide inclusive, collaborative person and whānau centred care that upholds mana, advocates for social justice and respects diversity and intersectional identities. 2. Provide culturally safe care, while working in partnership and applying effective, professional communication with individuals, whanau and the health care team. 3. Uphold the obligations of te Tiriti o Waitangi, demonstrate kawa whakaruruhau and cultural safety and promote equitable health outcomes for tangata whenua. 4. Provide competent nursing practice informed by differing worldviews, research, evidence informed knowledge, and ongoing professional development. 5. Apply assessment frameworks, critical thinking and clinical judgement to develop, implement and evaluate nursing care. 6. Demonstrate leadership qualities and accountability for meeting professional, legal and ethical standards for safe nursing practice. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates may progress to:
*Post graduate study including Master's level study |
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Employment pathways |
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Entry Requirements |
University entrance or equivalent academic/work experience and evidence of suitability based on health screening, safety check and referee reports.
International: IELTS 6.5 in each band or OET C+ in each band |
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Education Organisation | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Developed By | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | PR4624 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2003-08-14 12:13:02.0 | |||
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Next Review | 2030-11-11 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
Year One Professional Nursing One Praxis One Professional Nursing Two Praxis Two Additional Praxis 1 Year Two Professional Nursing Three Praxis Three Professional Nursing Four Praxis Four Additional Praxis 2 Additional Praxis 3 Year Three Integrated Praxis Preparation for Registration Additional Praxis 4 Additional Praxis 5 Additional Praxis 6
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