Nursing

Make a real difference in people’s lives with a rewarding career in nursing. Study how to care for and work with individuals, whānau and groups of clients alongside other health professionals.

 

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Gain real-life skills needed to practice in all kinds of different healthcare environments, studying the human body, medicine, and how to care for patients.

You’ll learn a range of medical techniques while practicing from our state-of-the-art facilities, including nursing simulation suites.

Benefit from real-world placement experience, the latest industry knowledge and the expertise of our highly skilled and passionate nursing lecturers.

Our Nursing programmes are highly regarded throughout New Zealand, and our graduates are in high demand due to their professionalism and work-ready abilities.

Upon graduating, you’ll be eligible to sit globally recognised exams in which you can gain official Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse positions.

Nursing qualifications

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This programme will give you the skills you need to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) as an Enrolled Nurse. Upon graduation, you’ll then need to pass the NCNZ Registration Exam and meet other criteria to be issued with a practicing certificate to work as an Enrolled Nurse.

Duration

18 Months Full-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Enrolled Nurse

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Become qualified to the highest industry standards with our Bachelor of Nursing degree. You will study nursing practice, human behaviour, pharmacology and human body systems and gain vital hands-on experience in our nursing simulation suite and practice placements. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit the State Final Exam for registration as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand.

Duration

3 Years Full-time

5 Years Part-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Researcher, Nursing Education, Registered Nurse

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The perfect option if you’re a New Zealand Registered Nurse who needs a Competency Assessment Programme to obtain a current Annual Practicing Certificate. Gain the most up-to-date skills and knowledge required to be part of a healthcare team in New Zealand during this theoretical and applied programme. The theory courses may also be used for professional development purposes and you can enrol in one or both of these.

Duration

8 Weeks Full-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin, Invercargill

Career potential

Registered Nurse

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If you’re an internationally registered nurse who has met the initial Nursing Council of New Zealand criteria, this is the programme for you. Gain the specific knowledge you need to practice as part of a healthcare team in New Zealand during this theoretical and practical programme.

Duration

8 Weeks Full-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin, Invercargill

Career potential

Registered Nurse

Nursing

This is New Zealand’s first and only qualification in wound debridement and provides competency in conservative sharp wound debridement (CSWD). To apply for this Certificate, you’ll need to be an existing health professional (EN, RN, NP, Podiatrist, Doctor) working with adults and performing wound care procedures (at least weekly). You’ll need organisational support from your employer to undertake mentor supervised CSWD procedures.

Duration

26 Weeks Part-time

Delivery

Online with block course(s)

Location

Online

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