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Transition students starting May 6th ID Access cards WDHB Forum
Examination Timetable Semester 1, 2013 File
NZNO Student Survey File
First Aid and Cpr courses for 2013 Folder
Hello everybody my phone is working again apologies if you try to call me and did not get a response if you still need my help please email me preyes@untiec.ac.nz

There are number of students needing a CPR update, we need 13 people to run a course if you are one of them please email me asap and I then try to organize a course

cheers

Patty

$ 50.00 CPR Courses

21st May and 25th July at the sim lab 16.30 hrs

Two days First Aid $90

http://www.unitec.ac.nz/social-health-sciences/nursing/short-courses/first-aid.cfm

Patty Reyes

021345730 or Ext 8914
Assignment Writing Update Folder
Please note 1.7 Exams / Assesments in the BN Student Handbook has been updated as of 3 April 2013. Please familiarise youself with the changes.

When you download the Assignment Template, do not 'Save As' use the 'Save' icon and it will default to the original name of the template, you can only rename this document when it is safely in your files. The template will not work if you save it as something else when you intially download it.
HEAL7014 Transition to Practice Folder
July State Finalists File

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General Student Information
- BN Year Planner 2013 File
- Year 1 Semester 1 Timetable 2013 File
- Year 2, Timetable Pathophysiology & Research for Health Professionals File
- Booklists 2013 Folder
  This folders contains the booklist for the Bachelor of Nursing for 2013. There is a separate document for each of the three years.
  Please Note: there may be changes in Semester 2 for courses taught only in that semester. We would advise you not to purchase texts for courses taught ONLY in Semester 2 until later in Semester One when texts have been finalised.
- Unitec Bookshop Located at Waitakere
  
  Hub Books: Located at Shop 9, 357 Great North Road in the arcade next to Unitec's Free4U computer lab.
  
  Phone 09 8377400 or Mt Albert Campus ph 098154390
  email inquiries; ubooks@unitec.ac.nz Waitakere Book Store is situated in the Arcade next to the car park. Open from Monday - Friday 09.00 am to 3.45 pm
- Lab Shuttle Timetable 2013 File
- Computer Workshops for 1st Semester 2013 File
- Whanau Room 510-2037 Page
- Social Media and the Nursing Profession File
- Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (HIIRC) URL
- Code of conduct for nurses (Nursing Council of New Zealand, 2012) URL
- Bachelor of Nursing Programme Regulations S1 2013 File
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Student Handbook
Student Handbook
- 'Nursing Council of New Zealand Code of Conduct' (2012) URL
- BN Student Handbook File
  Please note 1.7 Exams / Assesments in the BN Student Handbook has been updated as of 3 April 2013. Please familiarise youself with the changes.
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Clinical Handbook
Clinical Handbook
- 2013 Bachelor of Nursing Policies & Protocols for the Clinical Experience File
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Forms

Student Forms

For the most up to date forms click on this link
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Unitec Policies and Procedures

Academic Statute

Admission, Enrolment and Fees Policy

Student Complaint Resolution Form

Student Complaints Policy

Student Disciplinary Statute

Smoke-free / Auahi Kore Policy
- Policies and Procedures Link URL
  Please refer to this link above for the most updated Policies and Procedures
- Programme Regulations File
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Scholarships and Work Opportunities

Where else could I get a scholarship?
- For other Maori Scholarships go to www.kiaorahauora.co.nz
- For mental health and addiction scholarships go to Te Rau Matatini
- For MEN in the Faculty of Social and Health Science, there is the Men's Health Trust Scholarships 2013, go to: http://unitecosteo.wufoo.eu/forms/mens-health-trust-scholarship-application-2013/
- For qualified nurses go to Barbara Simpson on (09) 486 8920 ext 3446
- Or others go to Bradley.Clarke@waitematadhb.govt.nz
- HAUORA MAORI PROGRAMMES FUNDING 2013 File
  Information about possible training programmes you may be interested in.
- Application form 2013 HWFNZ Hauora Maori Scholarship File
  Thinking about studying next year?
  
  If you are or if you know someone who is thinking about studying please pass on.
  
  If you have any queries please feel free to ring or email me.
  
  Wai Vercoe
  Programme Manager Planning & Funding
  wai.vercoe@waitematadhb.govt.nz
  Ph. 486 8920 ext. 2163
  
  General Information:
  
  Did you know?
  These SPECIFIC scholarships are available, right NOW, from all 21 DHBs
  So if you have whanau up and down the motu, they may also be interested in applying.
  
  Quick check for obtaining a HWFNZ Hauora Maori Scholarship:
  
  You may be eligible if
  
  ·   You are of Maori descent
  ·   You are in paid employment (average at least 16 hours per week)
  ·   Your employer receives putea from a DHB or MOH for Health Services
  ·   Does not have to be the main/ only source of income
  ·   You provide some kind of health service
  ·   For example: Disability, Older Adults, Primary, Promotion, HEHA, counselling, hospital, community etc….
  
  Your course may be eligible if its
  
  Level 3 to Level 7 NZQA framework
  
  To complete a Certificate or Diploma
  
  Where else could I get a scholarship?
  
  For other Maori Scholarships go to www.kiaorahauora.co.nz
  
  For mental health and addiction scholarships go to Te Rau Matatini
  
  For qualified nurses go to Barbara Simpson on (09) 486 8920 ext 3446
  
  Or others go to Bradley.Clarke@waitematadhb.govt.nz
- Rural Waikato URL
- Tressa Thomas Award File

Links to programme courses for BNursing

Compulsory Courses

Course Code	Course Name	Level	Credits	Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Level 5 (Year 1)
HEAL5011	Nursing Practice - Introduction	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Restriction: NURS5021.
HEAL5012	Nursing Practice - Community	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Restriction: NURS5031.
HEAL5014	Nursing Practice - Tertiary	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Pre-requisites HEAL5011 or NURS5021. Restriction: NURS5051. Co-requisite: HEAL5024.
HEAL5020	New Zealand Society	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Restriction: NURS5061.
HEAL5021	Human Development	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Restriction: NURS5071.
HEAL5022	Anatomy and Physiology	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Restriction: HEAL5041.
HEAL5023	Human Bioscience	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Restriction: HEAL5031.
HEAL5024	Therapeutic Communication	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Pre-requisites: HEAL5011 or NURS5021. Restriction: NURS6041. Co-requisite: HEAL5014.
Level 6 (Year 2)
HEAL6011	Nursing Practice - Older Adult	6	30 (0.25 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Pre-reqs: Refer to Regulations Schedule. Restriction: NURS6051.
HEAL6012	Nursing in the Community	6	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Pre-reqs: Refer to Regulations Schedule. Restriction: NURS6031.
HEAL6013	Nursing Practice - Medical	6	30 (0.25 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Pre-reqs: Refer to Regulations Schedule. Restriction: NURS6021.
HEAL6020	Research for Health Professionals	6	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Restriction: NURS6011.
HEAL6021	Tangata Whenua Health Issues	6	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Pre-requisites: (HEAL5020 or NURS5061) and (HEAL5014 or NURS5051). Restriction: NURS6061.
HEAL6022	Pathophysiology	6	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course. Pre-requisites: (HEAL5022 or HEAL5041) and (HEAL5023 or HEAL5031). Restrictions: HEAL6051 and HEAL6101.
Level 7 (Year 3)
HEAL7011	Mental Health Praxis	7	30 (0.25 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing to enrol in this course. Restriction: NURS7021. Pre-reqs: HEAL6020orNURS6011, HEAL6012or NURS6031, HEAL6011orNURS6051, HEAL6013orNURS6021, HEAL6021or NURS6061, HEAL6022or(HEAL6051&6101), HEAL5024orNURS6041.
HEAL7012	Primary Health Praxis	7	30 (0.25 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bach Nursing to enrol in this course. Restriction: NURS7031&7351. Pre-reqs: HEAL6020orNURS6011, HEAL6012orNURS6031, HEAL6011orNURS6051, HEAL6013or NURS6021, HEAL6021orNURS6061, HEAL6022or(HEAL6051&6101), HEAL5024orNURS6041.
HEAL7013	Acute Nursing Praxis - Surgery	7	30 (0.25 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing to enrol in this course. Restriction: NURS7051. Pre-reqs: HEAL6020orNURS6011, HEAL6012orNURS6031, HEAL6011orNURS6051, HEAL6013or NURS6021, HEAL6021orNURS6061, HEAL6022or(HEAL6051&6101), HEAL5024orNURS6041.
HEAL7014	Transition to Practice	7	30 (0.25 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing to enrol in this course. Pre-requisites: (HEAL7011 or NURS7021) AND (HEAL7012 or (NURS7031 and NURS7351)) AND (HEAL7013 or NURS7051).

Elective Courses

Course Code	Course Name	Level	Credits	Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Level 5 (Year 1)
HEAL5025	Negotiated Learning	5	15 (0.125 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing programme to enrol in this course.
Level 7 (Year 3)
HEAL7022	Mental Health Clinical	7	15 (0.125 EFTS)
NURS7280	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Nursing	7	12 (0.1 EFTS)	Students must be admitted to the BN programme to enrol in this course For BN Students: Prerequisite: Any Level 6 course or equivalent. Corequisite: RN currently in practice.

To prepare for nursing study:

Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3): Whitinga – Nursing – 1 semester full-time, good preparation for higher-level nursing programmes.

To qualify as a Registered Nurse:

Bachelor of Nursing – 3 years full-time including 200 days in practice placements and at least 1100 hours of designated nursing practice. Find out more about New Zealand nurse registration.

To qualify as an Enrolled Nurse:

Diploma in Enrolled Nursing – 18-months full-time including clinical courses in different healthcare settings.

Professional development:

Master of Health Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Clinical Management)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Education & Supervision)

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Education & Supervision)

Short courses: update sessions for Registered Nurses and other health professionals, including diabetes update, wound care update, preceptor workshop, cultural safety – tikanga best practice.

If you want a career in mental health:

National Certificate in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work) - 40 weeks full-time, a mix of classes and work placements.

Internationally qualified nurses:

Nursing in Aotearoa - an 8 week course to enable overseas registered nurses to meet the requirements for registration as a nurse in New Zealand.

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Unitec research and how it links to current practice
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  Access the latest research from the Nursing Department in the Unitec Research Bank.

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