Nursing

Study Nursing

Launch your nursing career with Whitireia and WelTec. We have developed exceptional nursing graduates for over three decades. With a nursing qualification, a world of job opportunities in clinical health awaits.

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Bachelor of Nursing

Over the years Whitireia has developed a national reputation for supporting learners to become culturally competent and confident nurses. Learn how to improve health outcomes for Māori, Pacific and the wider community. Be the person whom the public most value and trust while they undergo personal and challenging health journeys. This programme offers culturally and clinically focused experiences while offering a career in the health sector that’s both challenging and rewarding.

Level 7
3 years, full-time

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Bachelor of Nursing Pacific

Afio mai, Ulu tonu mai. Turou oro mai ki te Apii Tuatoru o Whitireia. The Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme's goal is to support you to become a competent and confident registered nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Throughout your learning journey you'll integrate your knowledge of Pacific communities, cultural practices and nursing knowledge to improve health outcomes for Pacific peoples and the wider Aotearoa New Zealand community and overseas.

Level 7
3 years, full-time

Competency Assessment Programme for Nurses

This programme is for people who are looking to return to clinical practice, or overseas registered nurses looking to work in Aotearoa. With integrated theory and practical learning, students get the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in a professional setting.

Level 7
7-8 weeks

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Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing

This programme is for registered nurses, working in community and primary health, to gain a postgraduate qualification that advances your specialty knowledge in Well Child/Tamariki Ora Nursing. This programme is delivered in partnership with Whānau Ᾱwhina Plunket (Plunket). Credits may be gained towards Master’s study.

Level 8
1-2 years, full-time, part-time

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Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing

This clinically focussed programme is designed for registered nurses choosing to focus on extending their knowledge on Nursing or Mental Health and Addiction. Credits may be gained towards Master’s study.

Level 8
1 year, full-time

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Give yourself credit

Use the knowledge and skills you already have to fast-track your qualification with minimum cost. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses or units can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your future diploma or degree.

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