Advanced Nursing Practice - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
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.
AUT’s postgraduate nursing courses are practice-focused and responsive to the changing needs within healthcare services. Study options are flexible: on campus, online, in block mode and at hospital sites around Auckland.
The programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.
This is part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.
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You need a total of 120 points to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice.
Complete the following course
And choose 75 points from
- HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
- HEAL823 Innovation in Primary Healthcare (30 points)#
- HEAL824 Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (30 points)*#
- HEA849 Specialty Practicum (30 points)#
- HEAL850 Neonatal Pathophysiology (15 points)
- HEAL851 Developmental Assessment and Care of the Sick/Pre-term Neonate (15 points)
- HEAL857 Managing Long-term Conditions (30 points)#
- HEAL866 Mental Health Advanced Specialty Practice (30 points)
- MAOH805 Te Pū o te Ora – Māori Health Praxis (15 points)
- NURS804 Science for Advanced Practice (30 points)*#@
- PHMY801 Pharmacology Science (15 points)*#@
- PHMY802 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (15 points)#@
- PHMY803 Pharmacology Science and Therapeutics (30 points)
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
@ Recommended for Nurse Prescribing pathway
And choose one of
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
*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 course
And choose 45 points from
- HEAL866 Mental Health Advanced Specialty Practice (30 points)
- MENH802 Concepts of Recovery in Mental Health (30 points)
- MENH808 Assessment for Mental Health Practice (15 points)
- MENH809 Intervention for Mental Health Practice (15 points)
- MENH810 Foundations for Addiction Practice (15 points)
- MENH811 Assessment and Formulation for Addiction Issues (15 points)
And choose 30 points from
- HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
- HEAL823 Innovation in Primary Healthcare (30 points)#
- HEAL824 Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (30 points)*#
- HEAL849 Specialty Practicum (30 points)#
- HEAL857 Managing Long-term Conditions (30 points)#
- MAOH805 Te Pu o te Ora - Māori Health Praxis (15 points)
- NURS804 Science for Advanced Practice (30 points)*#
- PHMY801 Pharmacology Science (15 points)*#
- PHMY802 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (15 points)*#
- PHMY803 Pharmacology Science and Therapeutics (30 points)*
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
*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.
- Focused on advancing knowledge to improve patient outcomes and recovery
- Prepares nurses for advanced practice roles, including registration for nurse practitioner
- AUT is one of the leading nursing educators in New Zealand
- Strong links to district health boards, hospitals and private practices
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.