University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
North Campus
Summary
The new Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing is relevant for registered nurses working in primary health and specialty teams where registered nurse prescribing could safely improve access to healthcare for people with long term or common health conditions.
This programme advances postgraduate academic development while preparing eligible registered nurses to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand educational requirements for registered nurse prescribing. Flexible learning options are available in some courses to support working and studying at the same time.
You can exit with the educational qualification for registered nurse prescribing or use the Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing as a foundation for further postgraduate study for nurse practitioner.
Entry criteria
Minimum entry requirementsMust 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
For entry into the course HEAL849 Specialty Practicum you’ll also need to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements:
- Hold a current practising certificate and have three years’ equivalent full-time practice in the area you plan to prescribe in, with at least one of those years in New Zealand
- Have a collaborative working relationship with a multidisciplinary team and have the support of a prescribing mentor (a senior medical practitioner or nurse practitioner) who will guide you through prescribing
- Have a signed commitment from your employer and an appropriate authorised prescribing mentor
For more details, including what employers and mentors need to know, visit the Nursing Council of New Zealand website to prepare for your specialty practicum and the requirements for becoming a designated RN prescriber.
English language requirements- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
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