Programme Outline
The Master of Nursing degree is a 240 credit (three to six years), applied clinically-focused programme characterised by advanced study in nursing.
This qualification has been specifically designed to prepare nurses for the advanced practice role as a Nurse Practitioner and is approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a “masters with a clinical focus, including the content for preparation for nurse prescribing”.
For nurses considering the Nurse Practitioner pathway, the Nursing Council of New Zealand requires that you complete specific courses.
You will develop advanced nursing knowledge, skills of critical analysis, constructive synthesis, advanced practice and research within your specialty area.
The Master of Nursing is awarded upon successful completion of four courses from the programme schedule plus MN9.490 Masterate Research Thesis, or MNSC9.001 Critical Inquiry for Nursing Practice and MNSC9.002 Research Project, followed by MN8.427 Advanced Practice for Nurse Practitioners.
For nurses intending to apply for Nurse Practitioner registration, the following courses must be included in the schedule of study:
- MN8.401 Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- MN8.402 Advanced Pathophysiology for Health Professionals
- MN8.409 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing/Midwifery Practice
- MN8.424 Registered Nurse Prescribing Practicum
- MN8.427 Advanced Practice for Nurse Practitioner
It is recognised that those undertaking this programme are often engaged in full-time clinical practice and study part-time.
Where there is a clinical practice component to the learning, you need to be employed in a clinical setting.
This programme is accredited by the Nursing Council of New Zealand for the Nurse Practitioner pathway.
We recommend that you take the opportunity to discuss your study options with the School of Nursing Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator, prior to enrolment, to help ensure that you select the most appropriate pathway to meet your career goals.
Renee Goldbert (Nursing) on 06 830 1545, or email rgoldbert@eit.ac.nz to discuss.
Online / Blended Delivery
Our postgraduate courses are offered either online or with blended delivery. This means that the majority of the work is located on a virtual teaching and learning platform with directed activities and learning that you work through. Lecturers work within the virtual classroom setting so that they maintain contact with you.
Blended delivery means that there are contact sessions or workshops with the bulk of the learning activity undertaken in the online environment.
This flexible delivery method allows you to study at your pace, in your place, at locations throughout New Zealand.
Workload
Generally the courses are delivered online. However, some courses may require attendance at online sessions or face-to-face workshops. Any requirement for attendance at face-to-face sessions is identified in the course information.
Please click here to refer to the programme timetable, showing full year and semester dates, and compulsory study days or contact Stacey Wong, the Postgraduate Programmes Administrator on 06 830 1507 or swong@eit.ac.nz
Each credit for the course represents 10 hours of learning/study time over the period of the course.
You are expected to spend subsequent time in independent/self-directed study, critical reflection, and work-integrated learning in your place of study or work.
Work-integrated Learning
Some courses will require you to be actively involved in clinical practice in the area of specialty.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Nursing programme is specifically designed to prepare nurses for the advanced practice role as a Nurse Practitioner.
You will be supported to extend your knowledge and advanced practice skills in order to enhance your capacity to improve patient outcome and health services.
Career opportunities / advanced practice roles may include:
- Nurse practitioner
- Nurse consultant
- Nurse educator
- Clinical leader
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Clinical charge nurse
- Case manager / case coordinator
- Health services manager
- Nurse researcher
Entry Requirements
An interview may be part of the application process where required or appropriate.
The academic entry requirement for the Master of Nursing is one of the following:
- Completion of the HB3963 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Registered Nurse Prescribing endorsement) with a B average or higher; or
- A postgraduate nursing qualification deemed equivalent to the HB3963 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Registered Nurse Prescribing endorsement) with a B average or higher.
Where the applicant’s undergraduate degree does not provide the basis of study at the level required for more advanced study, enrolment in transitional or undergraduate courses may be required before the applicant can be admitted.
Special Conditions
Applicants must provide evidence of a current annual practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
For those considering the Nurse Practitioner pathway, please seek guidance from the Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator in regard to course choices before enrolling.
Contact Renée Goldbert on 06 830 1545, or email rgoldbert@eit.ac.nz to discuss.
English Language Entry Requirements
Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:
- Completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*); or
- Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 7 for reading, listening and speaking and a minimum score of 6.5 for writing. An applicant can achieve the minimum score in the English language tests over more than one sitting; however, the required score must be met within 12 months of first sitting the test and met within three years of the CGFNS report being transmitted to Nursing Council.
Entry with Credit
Applicants may be admitted with credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee has discretion in the granting of academic credit.
Academic credit may be awarded as specified credit where there is a substantial match between previous learning and the course for which academic credit is sought. Unspecified credits are not considered for this programme.
Credit granted shall not be for course(s) completed as part of an undergraduate degree, nor shall credit be granted that exceeds one-half of the total programme credits.
A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/entry with credit application pack is available on enrolment. It is recommended that applications for RPL/entry with credit are made as part of your initial application. Entry with credit cannot be processed until you are enrolled.
For further information please contact the Postgraduate Programmes Administrator, Stacey Wong, on 06 830 1507.
How to Enrol
Step 1 – Check entry requirements
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
Step 2 – Confirm campus and check key dates
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Step 3 – Confirm fees and costs
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
Step 4 – Complete any supporting forms
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
Step 5 – Submit your application
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
