Bachelor of Nursing – BN

at Massey University

Primary and community health care

• General practice
• Maori health services
• Hospice
• District nursing

Hospital-based care

• Neonatal units
• Medical and surgical wards
• Emergency departments
• Intensive care

Populations-based services

• Public health

Specialty practice

• Mental health
• Aged care
• Child health
• Family health

This is a ‘selected entry’ qualification. This means as well as applying you will need to provide additional material as part of your application. 

To enter the Bachelor of Nursing you will hold a current First Aid Certificate from an approved provider.

You will be selected into the qualification on the basis of a process which includes providing:

• a personal supporting statement of about 300 words explaining why you wish to enter the nursing qualification and profession, including why you feel you would make a good nurse. List any personal characteristics you have that demonstrate your suitability. 
• a curriculum vitae of approximately three pages, which should include your academic and work history 
• provide details of two character referees – these must not be family or friends
• if you are applying straight after completing secondary school (or a course at a private training establishment) you will supply a confidential report from your school or institution
• complete the vetting service request and consent form for a New Zealand Police check – a criminal record check under the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004
• provide a current police certificate from any overseas countries you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
• complete the Health and Disability Declaration.
• An interview may be required.

Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.

There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.

Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers, as it is focused on supporting people, families and communities to manage a wide range of health challenges. Nurses are involved in all areas of health care and can choose to specialise in particular areas, such as intensive care, community mental health, aged care, or child and adolescent nursing. They can also become a specialist in particular conditions, such as diabetes, respiratory care or cancer nursing. Nurses can also choose to develop careers in health management, research and teaching.?

Many of our Bachelor of Nursing graduates continue with their studies after qualifying as registered nurses by undertaking a master?s degree in nursing. A number of our Master of Nursing graduates have successfully gained registration as nurse practitioners with prescribing rights. We can also offer you a PhD in nursing.