Broaden your skills for a rewarding profession

The Master of Nursing Practice is a pathway for graduates of any Bachelor's degree to pursue a career as a registered nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

Nurses support people and whnau. They work in person-centered partnerships to deliver safe and equitable healthcare. They can practice across an array of health settings and are responsive to the healthcare needs of our country’s diverse population.

 

Meet the skills shortage

There is a global shortage of highly skilled healthcare professionals, and New Zealand is no exception. Meet the challenge by acquiring the skills to become a registered nurse, and help meet the needs of this vital sector.

 

When you complete the MNursPrac, you’ll be eligible to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand/Te Kaunihera T?puhi o Aotearoa State Final Examination to become a registered nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

Gain a Master’s degree and kick-start your career

This intensive nursing programme builds on and incorporates your skills and knowledge. You will engage in 1,100 hours of clinical practice, allowing you to develop clinical competence and acquire skilled nursing knowledge.

 

Our degree focuses on three pillars that underpin the curriculum and lead to safe, competent, and effective nursing practice. These pillars are

• a commitment to care
• a commitment to nursing scholarship
• a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

 

Our programme is based on the concepts of mahi tahi (partnership) and whai whi (participation), so you’ll be supported for the best possible start to your career.