Master of Nursing

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Nursing

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Academic Requirements
B average for courses in the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice (Registered Nurse Prescribing).

Additional Requirements
Interview is required for students who intend completing a Master of Nursing in order to become a Nurse Practitioner.
Applicants must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate.
Applicants must have employer support for their education leading towards the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.

English Requirements
If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact Ara for an assessment.
* IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in any subtest).

Note:
IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA, therefore; applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance may be required to provide evidence of English Language skills.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The aim of this programme is to provide a pathway for registered nurses to demonstrate competence for the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice in order to apply to NCNZ to become a Nurse Practitioner. The target market is registered nurses who are supported in their employment to become a nurse practitioner.