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Master of Nursing (Level 9)
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Summary
The Master of Nursing programme is a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved pathway to becoming a nurse practitioner (NP). A nurse practitioner is the most advanced scope of nursing practice that allows you to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe independently.
The Nurse Practitioner pathway at Wintec involves theoretical knowledge development as well as clinical and ethical learning experiences. This level of study builds your capacity for advanced clinical decision-making, evidence-based practice, and ethical leadership, preparing you to work autonomously in increasingly diverse and complex health environments.
You will need to have completed postgraduate nursing study and have graduate nursing experience in the health sector to apply for this programme. Most will take up to four years to complete the Master of Nursing part-time. You can find more information about nurse practitioner pathways in New Zealand here, and information about funding options below.
View programme modules
Group A - Compulsory modules for Pathway 1: Nurse Practitioner
Note: If the module you are interested in is not available, please contact pghsp@wintec.ac.nz to arrange a time with one of our postgraduate teaching staff to discuss possible alternatives.
2027 module start dates
Evidence and Inquiry in Practice
Online in Semester 1: Starts 2 February, with fortnightly tutorials on Tuesdays at 4-6pm, or as negotiated with ākonga.
Online in Semester 2: Starts 7 July, with fortnightly tutorials on Tuesdays at 4-6pm, or as negotiated with ākonga.
Research for Practice
Online in Semester 2: 19 July, with three further tutorials to be negotiated with ākonga.
Evidence Based Practice Project
Online in Semester 2: 5 July, with weekly tutorials and supervision to be negotiated with ākonga.
Advanced Nursing Practice
On-site 16 February.
Online: 17 February and 28 April, with further monthly tutorials to be negotiated with ākonga.
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
On-site: 16 February.
Online: 17 February and 28 April, with further monthly tutorials to be negotiated with ākonga.
Our graduates
Whānau is everything for four Māori Master's graduates
Four Māori nurses have graduated with Master's degrees from Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), and all agree that time is the biggest challenge, and a supportive network means everything.
Postgraduate support
The Postgraduate Office at Wintec has been created to support postgraduate students in their studies and research by providing dedicated resources and advice. Wintec also has a dedicated Research Office, which is the hub of research at Wintec and caters to all researchers, both staff and students.
Career/further opportunities
Graduates will be able to complete the written work required to apply for registration as a nurse practitioner.
Beyond this registration, you may move into advanced clinical roles in management and leadership, research, education, or on to doctoral study.
Applications and next steps
Covid-19 vaccination information
In light of the pandemic, it is highly recommended that you are vaccinated against Covid-19 if you want to apply for this programme.
To discuss your application and the pathway options within the programme including what modules would best compliment your area of work, please contact the postgraduate team at pghsp@wintec.ac.nz.
If you have any enrolment questions, send them to info@wintec.ac.nz and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Funding
- Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme | NZ
The NPTSS is a national programme that includes the final year of preparation for NP registration and is funded by Health NZ. According to the Health NZ website, applications for this scholarship will open in September. We would encourage students to look regularly at the Health NZ website for further information. Those who have completed an expression of interest will be contacted by the NPTSS provider to assist with their application. - Graduate Registered Nurse funding
This fund offers up to $20,000 per nurse to help employers bring new graduate RNs into the sector with structured support. Find out more here. - Registered Nurse Primary Care Scholarships
These scholarships provide up to $45,000 per nurse to support advanced postgraduate study, including prescribing and advanced practice qualifications. Find out more, including application dates, here.
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Entry criteria
General academic admission
Candidates are required to have:
- A Wintec Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, with a grade average of B or better; or
- Equivalent. Candidates from another tertiary organisation must have an equivalent qualification with a grade average of B or better and deemed to have reached the learning outcomes of the compulsory modules of Wintec’s Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing programme.
All candidates are required to have graduate nursing experience in the health sector demonstrated in a professional portfolio.
Selection Criteria
Candidates must complete their application for selection at least two months prior to the commencement of the programme. Applications received after this point will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates for the Master of Nursing Pathway 1must meet the following additional requirements for entry to the programme:
- Hold a current New Zealand practising certificate as a Registered Nurse and be in good standing with the Nursing Council of New Zealand; and
- A minimum of 3 years' equivalent full-time relevant practice within the past 5 years, with a least 1 year of the 3 in full-time practice in New Zealand. For Pathway 1, this must be in the area of practice they are intending to practice in as a nurse practitioner.
Additionally, candidates for entry to the NURS902 Nurse Practitioner practicum must have:
- A collaborative working relationship within an interprofessional team and the support of a designated authorised prescriber (DAP), (a registered medical practitioner or nurse practitioner with current indemnity insurance) as a mentor who will provide clinical supervision for prescribing practice, and
- An agreement to undertake the practicum within an organisation that supports nurse prescribing, and
- Identified two areas of clinical practice in which to develop the nurse practitioner role, one of which will be the intended area of prescribing practice. One experience must be undertaken with a clinical supervisor who is a nurse practitioner.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 7.0 across all bands, or equivalent.
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Pathways
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Your first day
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
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Programme information will be emailed to enrolled students approximately 2–4 weeks before the first workshop date or start date of their module.
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