My Life

Act 1

I will be a nurse because I think saving people would be fun.

Skills and knowledge to become a nurse!
· Excellent nursing skills and knowledge of different nursing methods.
· Knowledge of how the human body works.
· Knowledge of different diseases and illnesses.
· Knowledge of medicines and treatments, and the effect these have on patients.
· An understanding of nursing law and legislation, health policies, and the health system.
· Understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, and the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion.
· Knowledge of community and family support services.
· Communication skills.
· writing skills
· Interviewing and assessment skills, including good listening skills.
· Good time management, planning and organizational skills.
· Decision-making.

What courses do I have to take and where can I take them?
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing for Registered Nurses)
Auckland University of Technology
Registered Nurse: Competency Assessment Program
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Nurses)
Massey University
Return to Nursing Program for Registered Nurses - Level 6 and 7
UCOL
Bachelor of Nursing (including pathway for Registered Nurses)
Unitec New Zealand
Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses
Waiariki Institute of Technology - Rotorua
Overseas Nurses Programme for Registration in NZ
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Where are some places I can work in New Zealand?
· Ascot Hospital
· Auckland District Health Board.
· Green Lane Hospital
· National Women's Hospital
· Starship Children's Hospital
· Bethesda Home and Hospital
· Birkenhead Medical and Geriatric Hospital
· Counties Manuakau District Health Board
· Kidz First Children's Hospital
· Gillies Hospital
· Glamis Medical and Geri Home
· Green Lane Hospital
· Hillsborough Hospital


By Stephanie Thompson