Master of Nursing (Level 9)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
The Master of Nursing programme is a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved pathway to becoming a nurse practitioner (NP). A nurse practitioner is the most advanced scope of nursing practice that allows you to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe independently.
The Nurse Practitioner pathway at Wintec involves theoretical knowledge development as well as clinical and ethical learning experiences. This level of study builds your capacity for advanced clinical decision-making, evidence-based practice, and ethical leadership, preparing you to work autonomously in increasingly diverse and complex health environments.
You will need to have completed postgraduate nursing study and have graduate nursing experience in the health sector to apply for this programme. Most will take up to four years to complete the Master of Nursing part-time. You can find more information about nurse practitioner pathways in New Zealand here, and information about funding options below.
Note: If the module you are interested in is not available, please contact [email protected] to arrange a time with one of our postgraduate teaching staff to discuss possible alternatives.
Entry requirements
General academic admission
Candidates are required to have:
- A Wintec Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, with a grade average of B or better; or
- Equivalent. Candidates from another tertiary organisation must have an equivalent qualification with a grade average of B or better and deemed to have reached the learning outcomes of the compulsory modules of Wintec's Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing programme.
All candidates are required to have graduate nursing experience in the health sector demonstrated in a professional portfolio.
Selection Criteria
Candidates must complete their application for selection at least two months prior to the commencement of the programme. Applications received after this point will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates for the Master of Nursing Pathway 1 must meet the following additional requirements for entry to the programme:
- Hold a current New Zealand practising certificate as a Registered Nurse and be in good standing with the Nursing Council of New Zealand; and
- A minimum of 3 years' equivalent full-time relevant practice within the past 5 years, with at least 1 year of the 3 in full-time practice in New Zealand. For Pathway 1, this must be in the area of practice they are intending to practice in as a nurse practitioner.
Additionally, candidates for entry to the NURS902 Nurse Practitioner practicum must have:
- A collaborative working relationship within an interprofessional team and the support of a designated authorised prescriber (DAP), (a registered medical practitioner or nurse practitioner with current indemnity insurance) as a mentor who will provide clinical supervision for prescribing practice, and
- An agreement to undertake the practicum within an organisation that supports nurse prescribing, and
- Identified two areas of clinical practice in which to develop the nurse practitioner role, one of which will be the intended area of prescribing practice. One experience must be undertaken with a clinical supervisor who is a nurse practitioner.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 7.0 across all bands, or equivalent.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.