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Bachelor of Nursing
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The Bachelor of Nursing prepares registered nurses who can demonstrate a sound theoretical and practical nursing knowledge base. Nurses will be socially, culturally and politically aware in order to contribute a unique nursing perspective to the complex healthcare environment. New Zealand nursing and degree qualifications are highly regarded overseas. We have a curriculum that isresponsive to the changing needs of health services and our lecturers are highly qualified and well respected for their teaching expertise.
| Programme Code | MN4457 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time (part time option available first year only) |
| Qualification | MIT Degree |
| Duration | Three years minimum - Five years maximum |
| Applications | Accepted all year |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 7 |
| Credits | 360 |
Offered by
Faculty of Nursing and Health Studies
Entry Requirements
- Each applicant is required to submit the names of at least two referees who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation and is likely to be a 'fit and proper' person to register as a Registered Nurse. Relatives may not be used as referees. Referees must have known the applicant for at least two years.
- The applicant's level of health shall be such that it is possible to achieve the competencies required for registration as a nurse. A health declaration is required and further reports may be requested with the consent of the applicant. Immune status must be provided for specified diseases/conditions as determined by the department from time to time.
- Applicants are required to declare all criminal or pending criminal convictions with enrolment. Police Screening is required for all applicants. In cases where a previous criminal conviction have been reported, applicants will be interviewed by the Head of Department and their prospects of gaining registration upon successful completion of the programme will be outlined.
- To maintain confidentiality of information related to patients/clients, all students are required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
- The applicant must be able to attend practicum at specified times and places.
Provisional Admission for Foundation Education Students.
Students may on the recommendation of the School of Foundation Studies be offered the opportunity to undertake one of two selected courses of the BN programme while they are formally Foundation Education Students.
The choice of selected course(s) is at the discretion of the Department of Nursing and Health Studies. Students admitted under this regulation must successfully complete both the selected BN courses and the Foundation Education courses in order to continue on the BN programme. Students who fail to meet this requirement will only be admitted to the BN programme once they have successfully completed the Foundation Education programme.
Prior to admission under this regulation students must comply with the English language requirements.
Selection Process:
All applicants are considered by a selection committee. Please refer to student Enquiry and Selection Process.
Recent School Leavers
- A minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of 14 credits at level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from the approved NZQA subject list. A further 14 credits at level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects.
PLUS - A minimum of 14 credits at level 1 or higher in mathematics on the NQF
PLUS - A minimum of 8 credits at level 2 or higher on the NQF in English or Te Reo Maori, 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing. These literacy credits must be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards.
PLUS - A minimum of 12 credits at NQF level 2 or higher from Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Science. The approved list of achievement standards and unit standards is available from the Department of Nursing and Health Studies on request or from the departmental website at: http://www.manukau.ac.nz/departments/health/default.asp
OR - NCEA Level 2. Candidates 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 4 reading and 4 writing in English or Te Reo Maori.
AND a minimum of 12 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
AND a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics. An interview is required to determine the candidate's preparedness for tertiary studies. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following attributes: effective interpersonal communication skills; good personal presentation; maturity and a positive attitude, commitment and motivation to succeed.
OR - Cambridge International Examinations
120 points on the UCAS Tariff with a minimum grade of D in at least three subjects equivalent to those in the list approved for NZUEBS and NCEA at AS, A2 (or A) level;
PLUS A minimum D pass in IGCSE Mathematics;
PLUS A minimum E pass in AS English
Candidates must meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA level 2.
International Baccalaureate (IB) equivalence:
A minimum of total of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) and meet the literacy requirements by having at least four points in an English-rich subject in the IBDP and Meet the numeracy requirements by having at least four points in Mathematics in the IBDP or by meeting the necessary numeracy requirements by some other means. Candidates must meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA level 2. Applicants who do not meet all the entry requirements should contact the Department of Nursing and Health Studies to explore their options.
Applicants who do not meet all the entry requirements should contact the Department of Nursing and Health Studies to explore their options.
Mature Entry - Applicants 20 years of age and over
Ideally you will meet the minimum entry requirements for this programme. If you do not, but feel you have the skills or experience to be successful in this programme, please contact us to discuss your options.
Students who have studied on a nursing degree programme at another institution will need to meet the BN entry requirements or equivalent. They will need to have evidence of a B grade average (ie above a B- 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.
Foundation Education Programmes
Applicants who have completed the MIT Foundation Education Programme and gained B grades or higher in all subjects. Compulsory subjects are: Communication Plus, Advanced Human Biology, Advanced Chemistry and Mathematics 1 or higher. Students may submit evidence of equivalence for these areas of study, for assessment. Students who did not achieve B grades or higher will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants who have completed an equivalent programme to the MIT Foundation Programme can submit an application and may be offered a place on the BN subject to their results.
Special Admission
Subject to the MIT Council's statutory powers to decline enrolment, a person may enrol for the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing programme if the Head of Department/ Selection Committee is of the opinion that the applicant could undertake the programme with reasonable prospects of success.
Additional Requirements for Admission
- Applicants must have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. An applicant whose first language is not English, shall produce evidence to the entry panel of having passed the Academic IELTS or the ELPT test plus speaking assessment with a minimum score of 6.5 in each band.
- An applicant who provides evidence of having completed tertiary study in New Zealand at diploma or degree level, can at the discretion of the Entry Panel be interviewed and/or provide equivalence of language competence.
- Students with English as a second language who have achieved a B grade or higher in the Communication Plus course of the Foundation Education programme offered at MIT may in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the HOD, be exempt from IELTS or ELPT testing.
Cost
$5,312 (approx) Does not include textbooks, uniform or other non-course related items.
Programme Summary
The Bachelor of Nursing comprises of 15 courses and includes 1100 - 1500 hours in a variety of clinical practice settings providing students with the opportunities to apply and consolidate what they have learnt and to work within a team environment.
Courses include:
Semester 1: Foundations of Nursing Knowledge
- Foundations of Nursing
- Foundations for Professional Development
- Nursing Context
- Bioscience for Nurses
Semester 2: Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Nursing in an In-patient Setting
- Introduction to Nursing in a Community Setting
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
Semester 3: Nursing Practice
- Nursing with an In-patient Focus
- Professional Practice
Semester 4: Nursing Practice
- Nursing with a Mental Health Focus
- Pasific Health and Wellness
Semester 5: Nursing Practice
- Nursing with a Community Focus
- Hauora Māori
Semester 6
- Focused Experience and Transition to Practice
Further Training or Study
Continuing Education programmes
Master of Nursing (at other institutions)
Professional Recognition
The Nursing Council of New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates can choose from a broad range of options and may spend some time working in a hospital, but can choose other areas. For example, a Registered Nurse is equipped to work as a Practice Nurse, Public Health Nurse, District Nurse, Wellchild Nurse, Community Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse, Nurse Researcher, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Consultant or Nurse Educator.
