Bachelor of Nursing Māori

To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the programme starts, and meet one of the following requirements: 1. New Zealand University Entrance; or 2. Successful completion of an approved qualification in Health at Level 4 or above; or 3. Equivalent. 4. Priority is given to ākonga who whakapapa Māori. Special admission for applicants over 20 years of age is available; Discretionary admission may be available for applicants not yet 20 years of age. Applicants for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language are required to provide proof of English proficiency. The required level of proficiency for this programme is IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 each category reading, listening, writing, and speaking, from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules. Domestic learners who have completed the majority or all their education in New Zealand or in English are deemed to have met this requirement. Priority is given to ākonga who whakapapa Māori. Evidence of health, abilities and conduct that align with fitness for registration as a nurse including self-declaration: * regarding physical and mental health status including any health condition(s), and that the applicant has the level of health and abilities that will enable them to achieve clinical learning experience competencies in the programme (further information may be requested from a health practitioner if any physical or mental health conditions are declared); * of any learning disabilities or challenges that might affect participation in the programme; * of all existing or pending criminal convictions; * and consent to undergo a process of Safety Checking to ensure fitness to participate in the programme (required under the Children's (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children's Workers) Regulations 2015). * undergo agreement to provide evidence of immunisation status as required by Health New Zealand and healthcare organisations before commencing a clinical learning experience. Clinical learning experiences are an integral part of this programme and ākonga must complete these elements to successfully achieve their qualification. Clinical learning experiences cannot be guaranteed without this evidence, as per agreements with clinical learning experience providers.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Puawānanga Tapuhi Māori aims to prepare graduates to become competent and reflective New Zealand Registered Nurses who use evidence-based practice and nursing knowledge to provide clinically and culturally safe nursing care to individuals, whānau and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond, and engage with iwi, hapū, hapori and whānau Māori. This programme is designed and gives priority to ākonga who whakapapa Māori.

It integrates mātauranga Māori approaches to teaching, learning, and clinical practice, underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and a commitment to achieve equitable health outcomes for Māori and all health consumers. The programme strongly reflects a Māori worldview, therefore accommodating and privileging mātauranga Māori. All graduates from the programme will be strong in their own identity within Te Ao Māori and be able to serve any community of people and nursing context they choose to work in.

Puawānanga Tapuhi Māori programme is designed to be flexible, with a particular focus on enabling regional and local responsiveness to reflect local community context including local tikanga and mātauranga. Te Pukenga NorthTec will maintain current and build further regional and local relationships with clinical stakeholders.

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

96%

Employment rate two years after study

Main Campus Office

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Email: quality@tepukenga.ac.nz