Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse Prescriber)

To be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing a student must have:
(a) satisfied the Admission Regulations for admission to the University; and
(b) either:
i. qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand undergraduate Nursing degree with a minimum B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses, and
ii. have a recognized nursing qualification requiring at least three years full-time tertiary study with a minimum B Grade Point Average; or
iii. have successfully completed a qualifying course(s) prescribed by the Amo Matua,  Executive Dean of Health or delegate; or
iv. have been admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing as fulfilling these requirements; and
(c) have a current Registered Nurse practicing certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand ; and
(d) have three years' equivalent full-time practice as a Registered Nurse in the area in which they intend to prescribe. At least one year of practice must be in New Zealand and have access to an approved clinical placement with mentorship by an authorised prescriber (Nurse Practitioner or Medical Practitioner).