Nursing - Master of Health Practice
Do you want to further your nursing career? The AUT Master of Health Practice in Nursing degree prepares nurses for all advanced practice roles.
The Master of Health Practice in Nursing is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. It's designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience. You can select courses that reflect your career needs and interests.
AUT’s postgraduate nursing courses are practice-focused and responsive to the changing needs within healthcare services. Study options are flexible: on campus, online, in block mode and at hospital sites around Auckland.
This is part of the Master of Health Practice.
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You need a total of 180 points to complete the Master of Health Practice in Nursing qualification.
Complete the following course
And complete 75 points from
- MENH801 Enhancing Social Participation in Mental Health (15 points) ##
- MENH802 Concepts of Recovery in Mental Health (30 points) ##
- MENH808 Assessment for Mental Health Practice (15 points) ##
- MENH809 Intervention for Mental Health Practice (15 points) ##
- MENH810 Foundations for Addiction Practice (15 points) ##
- MENH811 Assessment and Formulation for Addiction Issues (15 points) ##
- HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
- HEAL823 Innovation in Primary Healthcare (30 points)#
- HEAL824 Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (30 points)*#
- HEAL843 Interdisciplinary Practice with Older Adults (30 points)
- HEAL844 Activity and Nutrition for Older Persons Health and Wellbeing (15 points)
- HEAL846 Management of Children with Acute Illness (30 points)
- HEAL847 Chronic Illness and Disability in Childhood (30 points)
- HEAL848 Children in Context (15 points)
- HEAL857 Managing Long-term Conditions (30 points)#
- HEAL866 Mental Health Advanced Specialty Practice (30 points)
- NURS804 Science for Advanced Practice (30 points)*
- PHMY801 Pharmacology Science (15 points) *
- PHMY802 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (15 points)*
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
And select 15 points from
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And select 15 points from
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
And complete 60 points from
OR
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)** and
- One other 15-point course
* Recommended for those seeking registration as a Registered Nurse Prescriber.
# Course has special requirements
## Recommended courses for mental health nursing focus
**Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the DHSc/PhD.
The mental health and addictions nursing focus pathway focuses on the recovery of people with mental health challenges and the mental health nursing role. It equips nurses with the evidence based and critical academic skills to inform, guide and evaluate practice. As is expected in mental health, this draws on diverse knowledge and privileges the experience of recovery.
Complete the following course
And select 45 points from
- HEAL866 Mental Health Advanced Specialty Practice (30 points)
- MENH801 Enhancing Social Participation in Mental Health (15 points)
- MENH802 Concepts of Recovery in Mental Health (30 points)
- MENH808 Assessment for Mental Health Practice (15 points)
- MENH809 Intervention for Mental Health Practice (15 points)
- MENH810 Foundations for Addiction Practice (15 points)
- MENH811 Assessment and Formulation for Addiction Issues (15 points)
And select 30 points from
- HEAL823 Innovation in Primary Healthcare (30 points)#
- HEAL824 Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (30 points)*
- HEAL843 Interdisciplinary Practice with Older Adults (30 points)
- HEAL844 Activity and Nutrition for Older Persons Health and Wellbeing (15 points)
- HEAL846 Management of Children with Acute Illness (30 points)
- HEAL847 Chronic Illness and Disability in Childhood (30 points)
- HEAL848 Children in Context (15 points)
- HEAL849 Specialty Practicum (30 points)#
- HEAL855 Cognitive Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults (15 points)
- HEAL857 Managing Long-term Conditions (30 points)#
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora - Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
- MAOH805 Te Pu o te Ora - Māori Health Praxis (15 points)
- NURS804 Science for Advanced Practice (30 points)*#
- PHMY801 Pharmacology Science (15 points)*#
- PHMY802 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (15 points)*#
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
And select 15 points from
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And select 15 points from
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
And complete 60 points from
- HEAL997 Practice Project (60 points)
OR
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)**
- AND One other 15-point course listed in the Health Sciences Postgraduate Courses Table.
If selecting HEAL986, students won't be eligible for DHSc/Phd and any remaining points must come from courses listed in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses.
*Recommended for Nurse Practitioner route
**Subject to approval from programme leader
# Course has special requirements
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- AUT is one of the leading nursing educators in the world
- Focused on advancing knowledge to improve patient outcomes and recovery
- Includes a practice project in an area of your interest
- Strong links to district health boards, hospitals and private practices
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.