Study Nursing at SIT

Are you seeking an opportunity to receive a first-class theoretical and practical nursing education? The School of Nursing offers access to state-of-the-art facilities, the latest industry knowledge, and the expertise of highly experienced teachers, to enable you to graduate with the confidence, clinical skills, and knowledge to enter the nursing profession.

Supported by Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, and multiple clinical providers SIT Nursing students enjoy a great variety of theory and practical education. Students have access to multiple simulation modalities in one of the best simulation suites. This allows you to practise clinical skills that replicate real-life clinical scenarios.

The career choices for nurses are as varied. These choices include tertiary care in hospitals, primary care in communities, occupational health, the military, older person's care, and correctional facilities.

The SIT School of Nursing may require interviews for some applicants.

The SIT School of Nursing is highly-regarded and our graduates are in demand throughout the country and internationally due to their knowledge, professionalism and work-readiness.

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While Covid-19 vaccinations are not mandatory, it is highly recommended you have both vaccinations plus one booster. This is a requirement for some clinical placements. If you are not fully vaccinated there may be a chance you will not be able to complete all your clinical placements. This may be subject to change.

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Shannan Miller

Publish Date: Monday, 4 May 2020

Bachelor of Nursing graduate

Nursing & Health Science

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Shannan Miller completed her studies at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) last year.
A born and bred Southlander, she also has a degree in Design majoring in Fashion.
Shannan worked as a senior caregiver and supervisor at Bainfield Park Residential Care whilst studying her nursing degree and chose SIT as she lives in Invercargill and because of the Zero Fees scheme.
“I heard about SIT because I’m from Invercargill and it’s the tertiary education in Invercargill.”
“I also heard that they had an excellent nursing programme.”
She had no expectations before starting the course, but found the tutors approachable, knowledgeable and helpful.
“The library staff go out of their way to help you and the campus is easy to find your way around,” Shannan says.
“The placements that you complete are valuable learning experiences giving a wide range of different areas available once you graduate.”
She found some of the degree very difficult, but was able to graduate and secure a job through the New Entrance to Nursing Practice programme (NETP) tutors encouraged her to apply for.
“I am now a Registered Nurse on the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital.”
In the future, Shannan hopes to still be working at the hospital and looking into post-graduate study.