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Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions out there and the need will only continue to rise.
Nurses play a crucial role in healthcare settings and are on the front lines of public health. They are advocates for their community and patients, ensuring that their needs are met and their voices are heard.
In this nursing course, you'll develop academic skills to further prepare you for a degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Science and gain deep understanding of health, physiology and how to care for people so you can make a difference to your community.
You will be introduced to theories that show how development occurs across the physical, cognitive and socioemotional domains.
This paper will challenge you to become more analytical in your thinking and to broaden your perspective on health and wellbeing.
You will learn:
Human Structure and Function: A fascinating and intriguing understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
The unique development of individuals through the lifespan.
Academic research, literacy and communication skills through enquiry based learning.
Major health issues facing NZ and key documents which underpin healthcare provision, including the Treaty of Waitangi.
The impact of social and environmental determinants of health.
Nursing course start dates
“In primary school whenever someone would get a cut I’d rush them to the nurse to help them get a plaster. That was just me generally trying to help people and be there for them. Taking health just fits.”
“Learning about health has been amazing, and I am really positive about the future, knowing I can fly high to any degree or level now.”
“My class is made up of different nationalities and different ages but we are all like-minded individuals who inspire each other to get to where we all want to be. The people that were once strangers are now family.”
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