新西兰国立联合理工学院

Let UCOL help give your nursing career the best start. It’s the personal approach from our industry experienced lecturers that sets us apart and gives UCOL’s Bachelor of Nursing graduates an excellent professional reputation both here and overseas.

UCOL's Bachelor of Nursing will provide you with learning opportunities that enable you to become an effective registered nurse, providing competent, comprehensive nursing care.

When you enrol in UCOL’s Bachelor of Nursing programme you'll be assigned you your own personal tutor to guide you right through your nursing journey. They’ll support you through the curriculum, which includes up to 160 hours of clinical placements in your first year. Later in the programme these clinical experiences will include primary health care, medical and surgical, and mental health settings.

Career & Study Outcomes

• Hospitals
• Community agencies
• Maori health education
• Iwi-based health centres
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Government departments
• Employment overseas

Is this you?

This programme is designed for:

• School leavers with University Entrance
• Graduates of New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Nursing Pathway)
• International students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Nursing degree in New Zealand
• Internationally qualified nurses wishing to apply for registration as a nurse in New Zealand
• Mature learners who are currently employed in the caring professions who wish to enhance their career opportunities by studying at degree level
• People returning to study from the workforce who are seeking a career in the nursing profession.

Course Information

Year 1:

• Society And Health in Aotearoa/New Zealand (15 credits)
• Professional Nursing : An Introduction (15 credits)
• Bioscience for Health Professionals (25 credits)
• Fundamental Skills for Nursing (25 credits)
• Communication and Education for Professional Practice (20 credits)
• Clinical Practice (Introduction) (20 credits, 160 hours practical experience)

Year 2:

• Aotearoa/New Zealand Health Care System and Professional Practice (20 credits)
• Nursing Science and Practice Skills (35 Credits)
• Person-centred Care: The Mental Health Context (15 credits)
• Clinical Practice (Medical/Surgical) (25 credits, 240 hours practical experience)
• Clinical Practice (Mental Health) (25 credits, 240 hours practical experience)

Year 2 - Elective course for internationally qualified nurses

• Special Topic: Professional Nursing in Aotearoa (15 Credits)

Year 3:

• Primary Health Care (15 credits)
• Preparing for Registration: Promoting Practice Improvement and Lifelong Learning (15 credits)
• People with Acute and/or Complex Care Needs: A Partnership Approach (15 credits)
• Chronic Conditions and Person-centred Care (15 credits)
• Clinical Practice (Primary Health Care) (24 credits, 240 hours practical experience)
• Clinical Practice (Transition) (36 credits, 360 hours practical experience)

Industry Connections

The Nurse Education Team have strong links with industry and students have a wide range of Clinical experience in Mental Health, Medical/Surgical, Aged Care and Primary Health environments across the three years of study.