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.
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
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
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
Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
Further your knowledge in a specialised field of practice. For registered health professionals looking to develop in their role, in the area of health they work in. Credits may be gained towards Master's study.
- Level 8
- 1-2 years, full-time, part 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
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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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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Graduate Success Stories
Nikki's story
Nikki studied our Diploma in Enrolled Nursing at Whitireia. Now an Enrolled Nurse at Keneperu Hospital, Nikki says studying at Whitireia was the stepping-stone towards a meaningful career.
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Lizzy's story
Lizzy completed our Bachelor of Nursing Māori at Whitireia. Now a Public Health Nurse, Lizzy says studying gave her the pathway to speak up for her people and get them the healthcare they need.
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News
Nursing students at Whitireia to head out into the community to offer health checks and advice
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First-year Whitireia Māori nursing students connect with their community to make a difference
Whitireia is offering first-year nursing students in the Bachelor of Nursing Māori programme the chance to make a real difference and gain clinical experience within their community through hands-on training in different community situations, with an overview of Kaupapa Māori.
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