Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse Prescriber)
A flexible, part-time postgraduate qualification for registered nurses seeking to become nurse prescribers. Offered online with up to 8 days of onsite learning and at least 150 hours of clinical practicum, this diploma equips you for registration as a nurse prescriber in New Zealand.
NZ$9,410
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Critically analyse pathophysiological processes
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the pathological basis and clinical manifestations of disease processes for informed clinical decision making.
Advanced health assessment and diagnostic reasoning
Utilise advanced health assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills to formulate differential diagnoses, evidence-based management, and therapeutic interventions.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse Prescriber) is a two-year (part-time) programme delivered primarily online with supplementary onsite intensives in Christchurch. It is designed for registered nurses aiming to upskill as nurse prescribers, focusing on advanced health assessment, clinical reasoning, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and prescribing practices. The programme includes at least 150 hours of supervised clinical practice. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse prescriber with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, or they can apply credits toward a Master of Advanced Nursing.
Course Content
- Advanced Pathophysiology (HLTH661)
- Advanced Health Assessment (HLTH662)
- Advanced Pharmacology (HLTH663)
- RN Prescribing Practicum (NURS664)
- Clinical practicum (minimum 150 hours)
- Face-to-face onsite intensives (up to 8 days)
- Online coursework and assessments
Entry Requirements
Current Registered Nurse practicing certificate from Nursing Council of New Zealand
At least three years of clinical experience
Build towards these roles
Registered Nurse PrescriberAdvanced practice nurse in primary care or specialty carePathway to Nurse Practitioner (with further study)
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