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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Advanced Nursing Practice)

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Study the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice and develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in nursing in as little as one year.

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Degree Type
Graduate Diploma

About this course

Study the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice and develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in nursing in as little as one year.

Course structure

You need a total of 120 points to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice.

Complete the following courseAnd select 75 points from

@ Recommended for Nurse Prescribing pathway

And select 15 points fromAnd select 15 points from

*Recommended for Nurse Practitioner route
**Subject to approval from programme leader
# Course has special requirements
## Recommended courses for mental health nursing focus


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 courseAnd select 45 points fromAnd select 30 points fromAnd select 15 points fromAnd select 15 points from

*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.