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Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
HL0902
Course details
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Jul 2020Feb 2021
- Three years
- Full-time or Part-time
- $7,356* per year + Additional Costs
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees-Free Policy
- Level 7
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
The Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) is the three-year degree qualification for those intending to become a registered nurse. After completing this degree, students sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand exam to complete their registration. There
is a high demand for nurses both the Waikato, throughout New Zealand, and globally, and there are strong job outcomes for Wintec nursing graduates. 98% of Wintec nursing graduates from November 2018, are currently employed as registered nurses*.
*Source: NETS graduate destination survey.
Tihei Mauri Ora roopu
Students who identify as Māori or Pasifika have the option to complete their Bachelor of Nursing degree in the Tihei Mauri Ora stream. Through this unique programme, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a registered nurse while incorporating knowledge and perspectives from both the western and Māori worlds.
Do you already hold a bachelor’s degree?
Nursing applicants who are already degree-qualified could be eligible to study the Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) programme. Find out more here.The nursing programmes at Wintec involve a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning in real-life healthcare environments. While studying, you will have the opportunity to provide nursing care to health consumers, whānau, and communities in supervised environments. Here you can build your knowledge and skills so that as a graduate, you can step straight into the workforce feeling confident and work-ready.
Haere mai
Press the play button above to meet our Bachelor of Nursing team, who will support you throughout your nursing journey.
Watch this video to see what it is like to study nursing at Wintec.
What you will learn
This degree includes the study of:
- Professional nursing knowledge
- Interpersonal relationships
- Research skills
- Human science
- Clinical and health assessment
- Management and leadership
- Biculturalism
- Integration of the Treaty of Waitangi into nursing
You will learn through lectures, tutorials, directed study, and nursing practice in a variety of settings. These settings may include placements within the community and in hospitals. It is expected that you will complete a significant amount of self-driven study in addition to this.
View programme modules
Students enrolled prior to 2020 in version 1 of the Bachelor of Nursing will complete the modules as identified below.
Year 1 - Level 5 modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLBN511 | Introduction to Nursing | 5 | 15 | ||
| HLBN512 or HLTM512 ^ | Developing the Professional Self | 5 | 15 | ||
| HLBN513 | Nursing through the Lifespan | 5 | 15 | ||
| HLSC514 | Human Body for Nursing | 5 | 15 | ||
| HLBN521 or HLTM521 ^ | Social Context of Nursing in New Zealand | 5 | 15 | HLBN512 or HLTM512 ^ | |
| HLBN522 | Promoting Health and Wellness | 5 | 15 | HLBN513 | |
| HLBN523 | Introduction to Nursing Practice | 5 | 15 | HLBN513 HLSC514 | |
| HLSC524 | Human Body and Introduction to Pharmacology | 5 | 15 | HLSC514 |
Year 2 - Level 6 modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLBN611B | Nursing Practice 1 | 6 | 30 | All level 5 modules | HLBN612 |
| HLBN612 | Clinical Practicum 1 | 6 | 30 | All level 5 modules | HLBN611B |
| HLBN621B | Nursing Practice 2 | 6 | 30 | HLBN611B HLBN612 | HLBN622 |
| HLBN622 | Clinical Practicum 2 | 6 | 30 | HLBN611B HLBN612 | HLBN621B |
Year 3 - Level 7 modules
Students enrolled from 2020 in version 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing will complete the modules as identified below.
Year 1 - Level 5 modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS511 | Mātauranga Whakahāngai – He Tūāpapa/ Knowledge for Practice – Foundation | 5 | 15 | ||
| NURS512 | Hauora ā-Hapori/Hauora in Communities | 5 | 15 | ||
| NURS513 | Mahi Ngaio - Ngā Momo Mōhiotanga/Professional Practice - Ways of Knowing | 5 | 15 | ||
| NURS514 | Koiora Tangata 1/Human Science 1 | 5 | 15 | ||
| NURS521 | Mātauranga Whakahāngai – He Hāpai Hauora/Knowledge for Practice – Primary Care | 5 | 15 | NURS511 NURS512 NURS513 NURS514 | NURS522 |
| NURS522 | Wā Whakanohonoho – Te Whānau me te Hapori/Clinical Practicum – Primary Care | 5 | 15 | NURS511 NURS512 NURS513 NURS514 | NURS521 |
| NURS523 | Ngā Horopaki Papori o ngā Tapuhi o Aotearoa/Social Context of Nursing in Aotearoa | 5 | 15 | NURS511 NURS512 NURS513 NURS514 | |
| NURS524 | Koiora Tangata 2/Human Science 2 | 5 | 15 | NURS514 |
Year 2 - Level 6 modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS631 | Mātauranga Whakahāngai – Te Mahi Tiaki Rawa/Knowledge for Practice – Complex Care | 6 | 30 | All level 5 modules | |
| NURS632 | Wā Whakanohonoho – Te Mahi Tiaki Rawa/Clinical Practicum – Complex Care | 6 | 30 | All level 5 modules | |
| NURS641 | Mātauranga Whakahāngai – Te Mahi Tiaki Tonu/Knowledge for Practice – Continuing Care | 6 | 15 | All level 5 modules | |
| NURS642 | Wā Whakanohonoho – Te Mahi Tiaki Tonu/Clinical Practicum – Continuing Care | 6 | 30 | All level 5 modules | |
| NURS643 | Hauora Māori | 6 | 15 | All level 5 modules |
Year 3 - Level 7 modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS751 | Mātauranga whakahāngai – Hauora ā-Hinengaro me ngā Waranga/Knowledge for Practice – Mental Health and Addictions | 7 | 15 | All level 6 modules | |
| NURS752 | Wā Whakanohonoho – Hauora ā-Hinengaro me ngā Waranga/Clinical Practicum – Mental Health and Addictions | 7 | 30 | All level 6 modules | |
| NURS753 | Te Whakaaroaro mō te Whakahaere Rongoā/Clinical Reasoning for Medication Management | 7 | 15 | All level 6 modules | |
| NURS761 | Ārahitanga me te Rangahau mō te Mahi Tapuhi/Leadership and Research for Nursing | 7 | 15 | All level 6 modules | |
| NURS762 | Te Mahi Kōtui/Integrated Practice | 7 | 45 | NURS751 NURS752 NURS753 |
Student profile
Dayna Samuel
Second year Bachelor of Nursing student, Tihei Mauri Ora stream
Psychiatric assistant, midwifery aide and healthcare assistant, Griffin Healthcare
Recipient of the Dame Te Ātairangikaahu Nursing scholarship, 2018
Second year Bachelor of Nursing student, Tihei Mauri Ora stream
Psychiatric assistant, midwifery aide and healthcare assistant, Griffin Healthcare
Recipient of the Dame Te Ātairangikaahu Nursing scholarship, 2018
In her first year of a nursing degree, Dayna Samuel won the Dame Te Ātairangikaahu Nursing Scholarship and was approached by the General Manager of private healthcare company Griffin Healthcare to work as a psychiatric assistant, midwifery aide and healthcare assistant.
“One of my old friends, who I met in Foundation studies, works for the company and she told them about me. I was approached by the GM to see if I wanted a job.”
As a midwifery aide Dayna goes out with a Lead Maternity Carer to assist; this could be cleaning up mess or comforting family. Her role as a healthcare assistant is similar as she works on the floor helping nurses with whatever they need done.
Working as a psychiatric assistant is the hardest part of her job, as she goes on call outs with the crisis team who are part of the Waikato District Health Board, but she says her time at Wintec is preparing her well for what she has to face.
“It’s not all Shortland Street mode. [The degree] is difficult but it prepares you for the harsh world and the harsh reality of nursing. It also teaches you that you do have to work hard, it doesn’t just get handed to you. Here, they teach you hard work and independence and self-reliance.”
Studying in the Tihei Mauri Ora stream has created a support network for Dayna that goes beyond classroom friendships.
“Tihei Mauri Ora (TMO) is a stream offered to Māori and Pasifika students in Nursing. I like the quote ‘struggle together, succeed together’ and that’s what TMO is about. We’re there for each other during school and outside of school, we help each other out because we all have our strengths and weaknesses and we put our strengths together.”
“My study would have been different if I wasn’t in the TMO stream.”
Career/further opportunities
Graduates will sit a Nursing Council of New Zealand registration exam to become a registered nurse.
Roles can include:
- A registered nurse in private or public hospitals in the mental health sector, in independent practice, or in the defence services
- Nursing lecturer
- Medical representative
- Health consultant or administrator
- Community nurse
- Specialty nurse
Frequently asked questions
What can I expect from the class schedule and workload?
You will be expected to study for approximately 40 hours per week over 4-5 days per week at Wintec, with 25 hours in-class, and 15 hours of homework. As you progress through your degree, the theory element reduces, while the practical element increases:
1st year – 75% theory, 25% practicum
2nd year – 50% theory, 50% practicum
3rd year – 25% theory, 75% practicum
1st year – 75% theory, 25% practicum
2nd year – 50% theory, 50% practicum
3rd year – 25% theory, 75% practicum
Are there any additional costs associated with this programme??
Information about the additional costs of studying this programme can be found here.
For overseas qualifications and cross-crediting, please contact us directly by using the form at the end of this page.
For overseas qualifications and cross-crediting, please contact us directly by using the form at the end of this page.
Will I need textbooks?
A full list of required textbooks can be found here.
Where will clinical placements be, and for how long?
In their first year, students will undertake a placement for four days within a 30-kilometre radius of Hamilton. In their second year, students will complete two four-week placements and one seven-week placement anywhere within the Waikato DHB region. Third year will see students complete two four-week placements, and one 10-week placement anywhere within the Waikato DHB region.
Please note that while students are on placement, they will need access to a computer and the internet so they can undertake assessments and communicate with their tutor.
Please note that while students are on placement, they will need access to a computer and the internet so they can undertake assessments and communicate with their tutor.
Undergraduate, semester, pathway, module and crossdisciplinary - what do these words mean?
‘Undergraduate’ means any study up to the level of completing a bachelor’s degree. Our academic year is made up of two main semesters, one from February to June, and the other from July to November. We also have a summer semester for some classes. A degree is made up of a mix of compulsory and elective modules; modules are worth between 15 and 60 credits. A year’s worth of full-time study equates to 120 credits.
Are you interested in this degree?
1. Check that you meet the entry requirements.
If you do not meet the entry criteria for the course you are interested in, please contact us so we can talk you through what your pathway options are.
There are ways, such as studying a foundations studies course, that can help you gain the necessary entry criteria required to get started. You may need to complete the Te Are Pūtake My Academic Pathway course. Or, if it is your basic science knowledge that is holding you back, you may be able to complete the 12-week Science Online course.
2. Understand the application process.
We have a step-by-step guide for those interested in applying for nursing here.
All applications require some supporting documents, however, these don't need to be supplied immediately. Applicants can begin an online application now.
It is good to get an understanding of the full process. Check all the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing application here:
Application process
- Apply online here or download and complete an Application to Enrol Form here.
- Complete the online Self-Disclosure Form here.
- If you are unsure if you meet the entry criteria, complete the Additional Information Form here so that your situation can be further assessed.
- If you have them, provide certified copies of your prior academic transcripts. Find out more about supporting material for enrolment here.
- Your identity (legal name and date of birth) and/or residency status may need to be verified:
For domestic students, this may be possible to validate through your National Student Number (NSN). If not, you will be requested to supply verified copies of your birth certificate or passport. A confirmation will be sent to you once your application has been received - you will be notified if anything further is required from you. - Review the checklist here to ensure you have included all necessary documentation.
Once you’ve submitted your application
You will receive confirmation that your application has been received and will let you know if there is anything additional that we need from you.
Your application will be assessed, and you will be informed of the outcome.
If you are accepted to study, you will be sent an enrolment offer letter – you’ll need to accept this to confirm your place on the programme. Click here to find out more about enrolment and accepting your offer.
After you’ve accepted your offer
If you do not have a current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (NZQA units 6400, 6401 and 6402) you will need to complete this before you start the programme.
At the start of the programme, you will also need to provide evidence of your immunity and vaccination status. Your doctor will need to complete the specific Centre for Health and Social Practice’s Immunisation Document which can be found here.
During your induction, you will be required to complete several safety checks to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. You can find out more about the safety check process and the Vulnerable Children Act here.
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Entry criteria
Do you already have a bachelor's degree?
You could be eligible to study the Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) programme. Find out more.
General academic admission
a) Candidates are required to have:
i) University Entrance (UE) or equivalent is the minimum requirement to enter the Bachelor of Nursing programme. To qualify for entry you will need NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
(1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects made up of:
(a) 14 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science;
(b) 14 credits in an English language-rich subject (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography, Economics, Media Studies or Religious Studies); and
(c) 14
credits in one further approved subject.
ii) Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
(1) 5 credits in reading
(2) 5 credits in writing
iii) Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
(1) achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or
(2) unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).
b) Candidates who have studied on a Nursing Degree programme at another institution will need to meet the Bachelor of Nursing programme entry requirements or equivalent. They will also need evidence of a B grade average (i.e. above a B minus average) and a letter of recommendation and a confidential report on the student from the Head of School of the previous programme, before they will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing programme.
c) Applicants who have completed an approved foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme in Health at Level 4, with 60% or higher in all modules will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing programme.
UE 2020
Applicants who achieved University Entrance through NCEA in 2020 will be assessed under separate NZQA entry requirements that take into account the impacts of COVID-19. Candidates are required to have:
- University Entrance (UE), or equivalent, comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
- 12 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects made up of:
- 12 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science;
- 12 credits in an English language-rich subject (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography, Economics, Media Studies, or Religious Studies).
- 12 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects made up of:
Special admission
Domestic candidates aged 20 years or over who do not meet the General Academic Admission requirements but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the Centre Director or designated nominee. Such candidates may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into the Bachelor of Nursing.
Selection criteria
a) All candidates are required to:
i) complete the standard Wintec application form
ii) complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions
iii) complete a self-declaration of mental or physical condition
Candidates may also be required to provide additional information and/or attend an interview in order for their application to be assessed.
b) Registered and Enrolled Nurses applying to enter the programme are required to provide verified copies of qualifications and Annual Practising Certificates (APC).
c) Candidates are required in their application to indicate whether they have been convicted of, or are prosecuted for, a criminal offence. Candidates should be aware that, under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA Act (2003) some types of criminal conviction may result in the NCNZ declining a person registration in the registered nurse scope of practice.
d) Candidates are required in their application to indicate whether they have had a mental or physical condition that may prevent them entering the Bachelor of Nursing programme. Candidates should be aware that, under the HPCA Act (2003) some types
of physical or mental conditions may result in the NCNZ declining a person registration in the registered nurse scope of practice.
Clinical placement requirement
a) Before undertaking clinical placement within the programme, candidates will be required to provide a written health and immunity status assessment from their health practitioner.
b) Candidates who do not have current registration as a Nurse must hold a current First Aid Certificate (covering NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401 and 6402) prior to undertaking clinical placement in the programme.
Safety check
In order to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children’s Act, 2014 and Child Protection Policies for all ‘specified organisations’ providing a ‘regulated service’, all candidates/students will be subjected
to safety checks. These will include but are not limited to;
i. A Formal Interview
ii. Referee Checks
iii. A Police Vet Check
iv. A Risk Assessment
Any unsatisfactory result arising from the full safety checking process may result in the candidate/student being precluded/declined entry or withdrawn from the programme of study. Furthermore, students must declare any pending or new convictions arising during any stage throughout the entire enrolment period. A conviction or failure to declare a conviction may also result in the student being immediately withdrawn from the programme. Persons who are convicted of ‘specified offences’ will not be accepted onto any programme that requires that person to work in an organisation providing a regulated service.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 across all bands; or Equivalent.
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Don't meet the entry criteria?
Pathways
Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.
Your first day
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
All students beginning the Bachelor of Nursing in July 2020
Date: Monday 20 July 2020
Welcome Pōwhiri
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Gallagher Hub, City Campus
CHASP Nursing staff introductions and programme requirements (academic, clinical and documentation). Covering Vulnerable Children’s Act, documentation requirements and Wintec support services.
Time: 10.30am-4pm
Venue: The Atrium,
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2020
Time: 8am–10am
Venue: Rooms to be confirmed
- Attend classes to complete online VCA, Clinical Passport and Kura Cloud familiarisation
- Bring ID documents for Police vetting. For more information about the Vulnerable Children Act or the safety checking process, you can visit here
- Uniform Fittings appointments
- ID cards available from Student Enrolment and Information Centre
Time: 10am–2pm
Venue: The Atrium, City Campus
- BN programme overview, confidentiality agreement and module outlines
- Textbook purchases - TextbooksRUS
Time: 12pm–1pm and 2pm–4pm
Venue: Rooms to be confirmed
- Uniform Fitting appointments
Date: Wednesday 15 – Friday 17 July 2020
- Complete outstanding documentation
- Prepare for next weeks classes
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