Master of Advanced Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Nursing
A course by
UC Online
Flexible master's programme designed for registered nurses to become Nurse Practitioners, combining online learning with on-site intensives and clinical practicum. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse practitioner in New Zealand.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
UC Online (remote) + Ōtautahi Christchurch, Christchurch
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of disease and clinical manifestations
Critically analyse pathophysiology, interpret clinical symptoms, and relate social/cultural determinants to health alterations.
Utilise advanced health assessment and diagnostic reasoning
Formulate differential diagnoses, conduct holistic assessments, and develop evidence-based intervention plans.
Apply advanced pharmacological knowledge to clinical practice
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Advanced Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) at UC Online is a four-year part-time programme preparing experienced registered nurses to advance their careers as nurse practitioners. The curriculum covers advanced pathophysiology, health assessment, pharmacology, professional practice, and clinical practicum, with a blend of online learning and up to 20 days of on-site study in Christchurch. Graduates are equipped to make comprehensive assessments and diagnoses, initiate advanced clinical interventions, and provide leadership in healthcare, qualifying them for registration as a nurse practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Course Content
- Advanced Pathophysiology (HLTH661)
- Advanced Health Assessment (HLTH662)
- Advanced Pharmacology (HLTH663)
- Advanced Professional Practice (HLTH673)
- Evidence for Clinical Practice (HLTH692)
- RN Prescribing Practicum (NURS664)
- Nurse Practitioner Practicum (NURS694)
- 300+ hours of clinical practicum
- Up to 20 days of on-campus intensives
What you need to know first
Current Registered Nurse practicing certificate (NZNC)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Nurse Practitioner
Leader in clinical nursing practice
Provider of comprehensive health assessments and interventions
Healthcare management and leadership roles