Bachelor of Nursing
Toi Ohomai
Subject area
Nursing not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$25,011
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Bachelor of Nursing - Te Tohu Paetahi Tapuhi is a professional qualification designed to prepare skilled, culturally safe, competent, confident, ethical reflective practitioners equipped with recognised professional knowledge, attitudes and values for professional nursing practice. The programme of study leading towards the qualification, aims to provide students with the foundation knowledge and professional skills that enable them to demonstrate the competencies of a beginning registered nurse and meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registration as a registered nurse.
With a balance of theory and work integrated practice graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing - Te Tohu Paetahi Tapuhi programme will meet NCNZ criteria for entry to practice as a registered nurse. This programme will enable graduates to seek employment opportunities within a range of health settings regionally, nationally and internationally.
Graduates from this programme of study will demonstrate competence to practice at an entry level in all NCNZ Standards of Competence for registered nurses (2025). This qualification will enable them to use nursing knowledge and complex nursing judgement to holistically assess health needs of individuals, whānau families, iwi and communities. They will implement the provision of nursing care within a Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi informed bi-cultural context and empower people to manage sustainable health outcomes.
Graduates will be able to; respond to the health needs of diverse cultures applying a therapeutic caring relationship; capable of adapting to an evolving health sector; and skilled at navigating nursing care within an inter-professional setting. Finally, graduates will be committed to improving quality standards for nursing practice through exploring evidence based research, engaging in independent learning and reflecting on practice.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
For domestic applicants under 20 years old: University Entrance as per New Zealand Qualification Authority specifications (highly recommended that one approved subject be science or a related discipline) OR Evidence of recent (within 5 years) study at Level 4 or higher on the NZQF. For applicants 20 years old and over: Demonstrated academic ability (at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent, within the last 5 years) to undertake the undergraduate nursing degree and have the ability to succeed through personal attributes, work and life experience. 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. Students who have a record of convictions will be considered for entry on the basis of: The recency of the convictions The seriousness of the convictions The ability of the student to be accepted for placements and therefore completion of the qualification.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$8,337 | $25,011 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$12,683 | $38,049 |
| Total | $21,020 | $63,060 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
93%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Fax: (07) 544 2386
Email: info@toiohomai.ac.nz
Web: http://www.toiohomai.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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