AUT - Nursing Postgraduate Study

Dr Anita Bamford-Wade Joint Head of Nursing

AUT’s postgraduate nursing papers within the Health programmes are practice-focused and responsive to the changing needs within health care services. Our programmes prepare and support nurses for all advanced practice roles, including the registration of nurse practitioner. We offer a flexible staircased programme of postgraduate courses that enables registered nurses to study in a number of ways; on campus, online, in block mode and at hospital sites around the North Island, and at a pace that suits their needs.

Pathways

Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters levels outlined below.

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice (AK3557) 60 points

The PgCertAdvNursPrac is open to registered nurses. It allows students to develop a specialty nursing area and to extend their knowledge, skills and practice. The programme comprises three 20-point papers, which can contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.

SELECT THREE:
588517 Science for Advanced Practice (20)*†
588624 Clinical Assessment for Nursing (20)*†
588679 Advancing Nursing Practice (20)*†
589650 Graduate Nursing Practice (with approval of Programme Leader)
589654 Family and Community Assessment (20)†
589767 Primary Health Care for Health Practitioners (20)†

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice (AK3487) 120 points

The PgDipHSc is a coursework programme which can lead into the Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. It provides students with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science graduates can add two core papers and a speciality paper to complete this postgraduate diploma.

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice papers (60)

AND

SELECT ONE:
588518 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (20)*†
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20)†
588639 Qualitative Research Methods (20)†

SELECT ONE:
588623 Professional Practice (20)†
588644 Practice Reality (20)†

And one approved paper (20)

Master of Health Practice in Nursing (AK3733) 180 points

The MHPrac is for health professionals with at least three years’ clinical experience. It is ideal for those health practitioners who wish to extend their practical knowledge and take their career to a higher level.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice papers (120)

AND

SELECT 60 POINTS:
588580 Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice (20)*†
588738 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (20)*†
589681 Concepts of Rehabilitation (20)†
589767 Primary Health Care for Health Practitioners (20)†
588676 Practicum Prescribing (40)*†

Or 589656 Practicum (40)*

Or 589600 Practice Project (60)

Or Alternative PgCert (Approved by Associate Dean Postgraduate)

Master of Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice (AK3485) 240 points

The MHSc provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an inter-professional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. This degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives students the opportunity to complete research relevant to their programme of study.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice papers (120)

AND

SELECT 60 POINTS:
589656 Practicum (40)*†

OR
589656 Practicum (40)*
588549 Quality and Risk Management in Health (20)†
588580 Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Practice (20)*†
588738 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (20)*†
589681 Concepts of Rehabilitation (20)†
589767 Primary Health Care for Health Practitioners (20)†

AND

588869 Dissertation (60)

Please note: Research paper 588518 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice is a requirement for students planning to undertake a Master of Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice.

Within this subject area other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Associate Dean Postgraduate. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas.

* Recommended for Nurse Practitioner Route
† Flexible learning: involves online, block course or distance learning (subject to change)