Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice (Registered Nurse Prescribing)

If you have a degree in nursing, meet NCNZ criteria, have employer support and wish to become a registered nurse prescriber, this is a one year full time or up to four year part time programme.

It will equip you with advanced practice knowledge and critical analysis skills. You will spend time in independent study, critical reflection and field work in your place of study or place of work.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice (RN Prescribing) comprises four specified courses.

Employer support is required. Please contact us at deptofhealthpractice@ara.ac.nz for details.

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At the successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to be involved in the implementation of change in your area of practice.

Beyond this qualification you could consider a Masters in either health science or health practice.

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