Bachelor of Nursing
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
For more than 40 years, SIT’s School of Nursing has been nurturing generations of successful nurses who make a real difference in the lives of others. With a proud history and a strong future focus, SIT is recognised for producing competent, compassionate, and work‑ready graduates.Our passionate and enthusiastic academic staff bring a wealth of nursing experience from Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world, ensuring your learning is grounded in real-world practice, current evidence, and diverse health contexts.Learn in State‑of‑the‑Art Clinical and Simulation EnvironmentsSIT offers exceptional, contemporary learning facilities designed to prepare you for modern healthcare practice. Our purpose-built clinical and simulation suites feature:Advanced computerised mannequinsVirtual RealityMixed RealitySimulated PatientsAnatomical modelsSimulated hospital and community care environmentsDigital technologies that support clinical decision‑making and patient safetyThese technologies allow you to practice skills, build confidence, and learn safely before entering real clinical settings.Real-World Experience Where It MattersClinical placements across Southland and Otago are a cornerstone of the programme. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in a wide range of hospital and community healthcare settings, working alongside experienced clinicians and engaging with diverse populations.With free parking around SIT and many placement sites, practical learning is accessible and student‑friendly.A Career Without BordersNursing is a career that offers choice, mobility, and long-term security. Nurses are in demand locally, nationally, and globally, giving you the opportunity to shape a career that suits your passions whether that’s community health, acute care, mental health, emergency nursing, or beyond. Nursing can truly take you around the world.Bachelor of NursingThe Bachelor of Nursing is a three-year full‑time (or six-year part‑time) degree that prepares you for a wide and growing range of nursing careers.The programme integrates theoretical knowledge with strong applied learning, covering:Primary health careAcute and chronic illnessMental health and mental illness across the lifespanMedical and surgical nursingEmergency nursing careHealth promotion and illness preventionEvidence‑based and sustainable practiceStrong emphasis is placed on the cultural dimensions of nursing, recognising the importance of culturally safe care within Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse communities. he Bachelor of Nursing is firmly grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, recognising it as the foundation for Māori health and nursing practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. In line with NCNZ competencies, students learn to apply Te Tiriti principles across all areas of nursing practice.Preparing You for the Realities of HealthcareAs healthcare becomes increasingly complex, nurses must be highly skilled, reflective, and compassionate practitioners. Throughout the programme, you will develop the ability to:Apply and critique knowledge from nursing and safely integrate clinical judgement across all clinical settingsProvide safe, ethical, and legally sound nursing careUse research to inform practiceWork confidently across a variety of healthcare settingsMeet the requirements of the Nursing Council of New Zealand for registration as a Registered Nurse
Entry requirements
School Leavers
University Entrance requirements - NCEA Level 3: three subjects at Level 3 or above made up of the following:
- 14 credits each, in three approved subjects, preferably in Science, Mathematics and English
- Literacy, 10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing
- Numeracy, 10 credits at Level 1 or above made up of specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or Unit standards package of three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627. All three required.
- Or an overseas qualification which is considered to be the equivalent of the above.
Mature Applicants
Applicants who do not meet the criteria stated above may be considered for the Bachelor of Nursing degree programme if they are over the age of 20 years at the date of commencement of the programme and have demonstrated academic ability to undertake the undergraduate nursing degree. For example, this means successful completion of a programme of study at NZQF Level 4 or above.
Interview
For your group interview, you will have 30 minutes to complete a numeracy assessment. You can expect 30 questions. Download a sample of 10 questions here, which are reflective of the types of questions you can expect.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.