Nurses are critical to the success of the healthcare system, and AUT-trained nurses are recognised as some of the best in New Zealand. Study the Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) to start your nursing career. Our nursing degree focuses on interprofessional practice and care, just like it is in the workplace. You’ll learn that health and healthcare is multifaceted and dynamic, and goes beyond health and illness care to nurture the growth of healthy communities. Throughout your studies you complete 1,200 hours of practical experience in hospitals and in the community. Graduates who pass the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s State Examination gain registration as a Registered Nurse.

Career opportunities Graduates may sit Nursing Council of New Zealand’s State Examination leading to Registration. This will equip graduates for New Zealand registration, not for other jurisdictions which may have other education and clinical requirements. Nursing registration gives scope for specialisation in health service delivery and work in organisations allied to the health sector. Examples include: Acute care nursing – public or private Advanced nursing practice Health administrator/manager Health consultant Health education Medical representative Mental health nursing Nurse in defence forces Nurse lecturer/researcher Primary health care nursing Specialty nursing practice, such as paediatrics