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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 Jul 2025

Campus

City 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.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements

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

English language requirements

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