Bachelor of Nursing highlights

Learn from an experienced and multi-cultural team, many of whom still work in clinical nursing practice, and whose value of partnership and care is reflected in quality teaching, support, and innovative curriculum delivery.

We’re proud to attract a diverse student population which reflects our local population.

Practice what you’ve learnt in a range of health-related areas, at a variety of hospitals and health centres across the Auckland region. Placement experiences range in disciplines (from acute care, surgery and medicine to rehabilitation/disability, preventative care, mental health and primary care). Locations include but are not limited to WDHB, the Mason Clinic, and primary health care organisations.

Access to the Waitākere Hospital Awhina Simulation Centre.

Over the three years of your degree, you’ll complete a minimum of 1100 hours of practice placements and approximately 100 hours in the Awhina Simulation lab at Waitākere Hospital. In your final year, you’ll work rostered nursing duties as you transition into professional nursing practice.

Programme content includes:

Human biology and nursing skills

Pharmacology

Effective assessment, management and communication of patient care

Specialist areas of nursing including care (medical and surgical), primary care, mental health, and family and community nursing. All contexts of nursing are evidence-based, ensuring the most current practice standards.

Evaluation of ethical dilemmas in clinical nursing practice

Exploration of the role and application of technology in the healthcare environment