Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) - AUT University

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AUT University Nursing contributes to the growth of healthy and resilient communities by preparing students to be competent health professionals through scholarship, innovation and passion, and in partnership with key stakeholders in nursing.

AUT nursing graduates are prepared for employment in a variety of areas in the health care system. The programme is responsive to the changing needs of health care and is designed to encourage students to apply new knowledge in practice situations. Over the three years of study, 1500 programme hours are allocated to clinical (practical) learning experiences. Graduates will then undertake the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s State Examination to gain registration as a comprehensive nurse.

Programme Code: AK3324
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• University Entrance
• Must meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act requirements
• Police clearance, medical check and reference

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

Nursing knowledge incorporates sciences, theories and concepts, which are applied to practice. Over the three years of the BHSc, these areas cover:

• Wellness of families and individuals
• Primary health care
• Acute care in hospitals
• Care for people within the mental health and rehabilitative services
• Caring for adults and children with complex health needs
• Nursing the older adult

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Nursing registration enables scope for specialization in health service delivery and work in organizations allied to the health sector. Examples include:

• Primary health care nursing
• Acute care nursing – public or private
• Specialty nursing practice, such as mental health nursing and paediatrics
• Advanced nursing practice
• Nurse lecturer
• Nurse in defence forces
• Health consultant
• Health administrator
• Medical representative

FURTHER STUDIES

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Master of Health Practice
Master of Health Science
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Health Science
Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

YEAR ONE
Unit One: Introduction to Nursing - Core Papers
555101 Psychology and Lifespan Development
555103 Interpersonal Skills for Health Professional Practice
555321 Human Structure and Function
555338 Health in the Context of Aotearoa/New Zealand OR
555339 Māori Health and Development
Unit Two: Interrelationships Between People in the Environment and Health
525100 Health Assessment in Nursing
525102 Promoting Health and Wellness
525174 Nursing in Aotearoa/New Zealand
526176 Human Biological Science

YEAR TWO
Unit Three: People Experiencing an Acute Illness
526178 Acute Nursing Knowledge
526179 Acute Nursing Practice
526180 Pathophysiology
526185 Māori Health
Unit Four: Nursing People to Promote their Mental and Physical Health
526181 Communication in Health Care
526182 Mental Health Nursing
526183 Psych-Social Nursing Practice
526192 Rehabilitative Nursing

YEAR THREE
Unit Five: Experiencing the Complexity of Nursing
527188 Pharmacology for Professional Practice
527193 Context and Complexity in Nursing
Unit Six: Transition to Practice
556301 Intermediate Research
527194 Transition to Graduate Nursing

Te Ara Hauora Māori - PAPERS
Students who seek careers with a Māori development perspective should select:
555339 Māori Health and Development (instead of 555338 Health in the Context of Aotearoa/New Zealand): and both
527872 Māori Health Promotion AND
567431 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health as electives or alternative course of study.
Te Ara Hauora Māori students are supported to form relationships with Māori health providers and communities, and AUT Māori staff and students.