Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing

The recently introduced Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing is relevant for registered nurses in primary and specialty care, as it can improve healthcare access for individuals with long-term health conditions.

Course description

This program promotes the academic advancement of postgraduate students while equipping eligible registered nurses to fulfill the educational criteria set by the Nursing Council of New Zealand for registered nurse prescribing. Some courses offer flexible learning options to facilitate the simultaneous pursuit of work and study. Upon completion, you may obtain the educational qualification for registered nurse prescribing or utilize the Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing as a basis for further postgraduate education towards becoming a nurse practitioner.

Occupational Registration

Certain occupations require registration by law in New Zealand. This programme leads to registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Career oppurtunities include working as:

Primary Health Care Nurse
Nurse-Led Clinics and Outreach Services Nurse

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements
Students must have completed the following or equivalent:

-Bachelor’s degree in nursing
-Be a registered nurse with a current NCNZ practising certificate
-International student entry requirements

Other requirements
-Provide evidence of current professional practice
-Complete three years of equivalent full-time clinical practice prior to commencing the final specialty practicum course
-May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

English language requirements
-IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

Subjects

Health

Credits

120

Duration

1 year

Intakes

Feb, July

International fees

Approx $44,792

Location