Overview
To prepare graduates who meet the requirements for entry onto the Nursing Council of New Zealand Register of Nurses.

Content
Graduates of this programme will be able to:

• Assess health needs
• Advise and support people to manage their health
• Practise nursing both independently and in collaboration with other health professionals
• Perform general nursing functions and delegate to and direct Enrolled Nurses
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated plan of health care, in a range of settings and in partnership with individuals, families, whanau and communities
• Demonstrate attributes of a reflective practitioner
• Understand the importance of self-care and on-going professional development.

Papers offered in Year 1 include:

   - Human Biological Science,

   - Nursing Practice,

   - Nursing Knowledge 1,

   - Applied Social Science,

   - Human Biological Science 2,

   - Nursing Knowledge 2,

   - The Older Adult, Primary Health Care.

Career Options:

• Registered Nurse
• Able to work in all healthcare settings
• Supervises the work of Enrolled Nurse and Health Care Assistants
• Eligible to enrol in Postgraduate studies

Admission Information
February 2012 Applicants: Applications for the February 2012 intake closed 14 October, with interviews held early November.

July 2012 Applicants: Applications close 7 May.

For applicants under 20 years old:

Total of 42 NCEA credits at Level 3 as follows:

• 14 credits in an English language rich subject, e.g. English, history, art history, classics, geography, economics
• Preferably 14 credits in biology, physical education or chemistry
• An additional 14 credits across any subjects, subject areas or domains, including unit standards
  And
• 14 credits at level 1 in mathematics, or equivalent
• 14 credits at level 2 in science or equivalent

Applicants 20 years or older with no formal academic qualifications must provide evidence of suitability based on interview and/or portfolio.

For those intending to progress to Nursing Council of New Zealand registration, NCNZ regulations will apply and students must pass the NCNZ registration examination.

Details are available on the NCNZ website: www.nursingcouncil.org.nz and will be explained to programme applicants during interviews.

Qualifications Gained:

Northland Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing