Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
Waikato Institute of Technology
Subject area
Nursing
Qualification
Duration
20 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Prepare post-reg. nurses to acquire adv. knowledge and skills, and utilise professional judgement, ethical decision making, critiquing research skills in order to practise as an advanced practitioner. This programme provides Registered Nurses with the opportunity to extend their clinical knowledge and skills in a specific area of practise. The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing with an optional endorsement in Maori Mental Health and optional pathway in Registered Nurse Prescribing aims to prepare nurses as skilled practitioners who are responsive to health service demands for increasingly complex population health needs. It will foster the development of nursing practice at an advanced level within the registered nurse scope of practice, using a generalist and/or specialist focus. The focus for professional growth and learning is the development of a stronger capability to lead and manage complex, challenging and rapidly changing clinical situations and environments.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
This is an exit qualification from the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing. No direct entry.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
20 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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N/A | N/A |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | N/A |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $64,681 |
| Earnings range | $43,939 - $75,031 |
| In employment | 70% |
| In further study | 25% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Effie Redwood Endowment Fund
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Inc) National Office - Scholarships & Grants
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
$2,200
Pacific Health Scholarships
Provided by:
Victoria University of Wellington - The Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student-finance/scholarships
Value:
$10,000 for Medical and Dentistry students $5,000 for all remaining qualifications (refer to list of eligible q
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 444 204
Phone: (0800) 294 6832
Fax: (07) 838 0707
Email: qau@wintec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wintec.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.