Bachelor of Nursing Pacific (Level 7)

Manukau Institute of Technology

All enrolments in the Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme are encouraged to attend an information session. All applicants must complete a Health Declaration and the New Zealand Nursing Council requires criminal convictions to be declared. In accordance with the Vulnerable Children Act (2014), the School of Nursing will perform safety checks on all students.University EntranceNCEA Level 3Three subjects – at Level 3 or above, made up of:14 credits each, in three approved subjects.Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:5 credits in reading5 credits in writingNumeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:Achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects; orUnit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required); andA minimum of 12 credits at NQF Level 2 or higher from the subjects listed below:BiologyChemistryPhysicsScienceORNCEA Level 2Applicants must hold at least 80 credits at NCEA Level 2, of which 40 credits must be at merit or excellence. Of the 80 NCEA Level 2 credits, students must have gained a minimum of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing in English or Te Reo Māori; andA minimum of 12 credits from the subjects listed below:BiologyChemistryPhysicsScience; andA minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics.ORApplicants who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Career and Study Preparation (Level 4), with a health-related contextualisation, will be offered a place in the BNP programme, subject to referee reports and available places.ORApplicants must be able to demonstrate a mature approach to study; ability to pass a science diagnostic test; the ability to manage their time; ability to seek support; a strong motivation to work in the Health Sector; the ability to read and write at the level required for degree-level study. The above attributes will be assessed through information session.Each applicant is required to submit the names of at least two referees who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation and is likely to be a ‘fit and proper person to register as a Registered Nurse. Relatives may not be used as referees. Referees must have known the applicant for at least two years.The applicants level of health shall be such that it is possible to achieve the competencies required for the registration as a nurse. A health declaration is required and further reports may be requested with the consent of the applicant. Immune status must be provided for the specified diseases/conditions as determined by the School from time to time.Applicants are required to declare all criminal or pending criminal convictions with enrolment. Police screening is required for all applicants. In cases where a previous criminal conviction has been reported, applicants will be interviewed by the Director of Nursing of School and their prospects of gaining registration upon successful completion of the programme will be outlined.