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Minimum requirementA Registered Nurse holding a current Practising Certificate issued by the New Zealand Nursing Council.
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Detailed requirements
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Duration |
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Tuition Fees |
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Student Success |
Successful course completion -
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National Graduates Outcomes3 years after completion |
Earnings -(lower quartile, median, upper quartile)
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Content
If you have a Level 5 or higher qualification in nursing or a health-related field and you'd like to extend your knowledge or specialise in a particular area, this part-time programme enables you to use your existing knowledge and experience as a Registered nurse to develop your career in an area of expertise.
Most courses are delivered either as a three or five-day block course, although online options are also available.
Registered nurses can begin courses immediately after graduating. A number of courses are available, including; gerontology, cardiac nursing, cardiothoracic nursing, critical care nursing, medical nursing, surgical nursing, wound management, oncology, palliative care, rural nursing and mental health. Other courses available include the management of diabetes, medical high dependency nursing, pain management and ECG rhythm analysis.
You have the choice of completing the full programme, or selected courses within it. On successful completion this programme (60 credits) you will gain the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice, and appropriate selection of courses can result in a Graduate Certificate endorsed with a specialisation.
Credit recognition
Credit Recognition may be available for this programme. If you’ve previously completed study in this area please contact the relevant academic department for cross credit/credit transfer options. If you’ve gained related skills and knowledge through work experience, talk to our Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Programme structure
To complete this Graduate Certificate you are required to complete a minimum total of 60 credits. Please browse the guide below to view the course options currently available within this qualification.
Core courses
Elective Courses
To be a full time student you need to maintain a workload of 120 credits per year. We recommend you talk with us to ensure you choose electives to benefit your future career.
Entry requirements
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This qualification is open to Registered Nurses holding a current Practising Certificate issued by the New Zealand Nursing Council. Additional information is specified for some courses.
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Individual courses may, by request, be taken by other professionals with qualifications in a specialty area.
| PROGRAMME CODE: | CH3890 |
| LEVEL: | 7 |
| CREDITS: | 60 |
| COMMENCES: | Throughout the year |
| APPLICATION DUE: |
Domestic: Received all year
International:
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| ANNUAL FEES: |
Domestic: $290 - $620 per course
International: Please enquire
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| LOCATION: | Christchurch - Madras Street |
| PART-TIME AVAILABILITY: | |
| ADDITIONAL COSTS: | Advised before enrolment |
Next steps
To enrol in this programme please:
- complete an Admissions and Enrolment form
Due to Immigration New Zealand visa requirements international students are ineligible to enrol in this graduate certificate.
Application documents
Career opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for New Zealand Registered Nurses to gain a formal qualification as recognition of your on-going professional development. You will graduate with the confidence and skills to plan and coordinate complex patient care demands.
Study pathways
Many study options are available and this certificate is recognised as essential professional development for nurses.
Recommended school subjects
- for registered nurses only
- Admission & Enrolment Form PDF File: 81.0 KB
- Registered Nurses - Nursing Practice timetable 2018 PDF File: 132.4 KB
- Enrolled Nurses - Nursing Practice Timetable 2018 PDF File: 47.9 KB
Level 7
Advanced Cardio-Respiratory Nursing
GCAD700
5.0 credits
Aged Care Assessment Utilising InterRAI
GCIR700
10.0 credits
Assessing the Acutely Unwell Child
GCCA700
10.0 credits
Assessment in Aged Care
GCAA700
5.0 credits
Cardio-Respiratory Emergency Nursing
GCEN700
5.0 credits
Cardiovascular Assessment and Health Promotion
GCVV700
5.0 credits
Cardiovascular Assessment, Health Promotion and Rehabilitation
GCHR700
5.0 credits
Care of the Dying Person: Cultural Perspectives
GCCU700
5.0 credits
Care of the Dying Person: Managing Nausea/Vomiting
GCNV700
5.0 credits
Care of the Dying Person: Managing Respiratory Systems
GCRD700
5.0 credits
Care of the Dying Person: The Challenge of Chronic Illness
GCCI700
5.0 credits
Clinical Learning and Teaching for Registered Nurses
GCCT700
5.0 credits
Comprehensive Child Health Assessment
GCCH700
10.0 credits
Core Concepts in Perianaethesia Nursing
GCPN700
10.0 credits
Cultural Perspectives in Rural Health
GCUL700
5.0 credits
Exploring Rural Health Concepts
GCRH700
5.0 credits
Foundation in Perianaesthesia Nursing Skills (Clinical and Technical)
GCFP700
5.0 credits
Foundations in Critical Care Nursing
GCCC700
10.0 credits
Introduction to Youth Health
GCYH700
5.0 credits
Leg Ulcer Management
GCUM700
5.0 credits
Mental Health Assessment
GCMA700
5.0 credits
Māori Health Nursing
GCHM700
5.0 credits
Principles of Motivational Interviewing
GCMI700
5.0 credits
Principles of Perioperative Nursing - Anaesthesia and Recovery
GCAR700
10.0 credits
Responding to People with Alcohol and Drug Issues
GCDI700
5.0 credits
Responding to the Mental Health Needs of People with Intellectual Disability
GCMH700
5.0 credits
Rural Emergency Nursing Care: Clinical Skills Interventions
GCRC730
10.0 credits
Rural Emergency Nursing Care: Knowledge and Theory
GCRC720
5.0 credits
Rural Emergency Nursing Care: Recognition, Assessment and Skills Management
GCRC710
5.0 credits
The Nursing Management of Dementia, Delirium and Depression
GCDD700
5.0 credits
The Nursing Management of: Breast and Gynaecological Cancers
GCBG700
5.0 credits
Understanding Mental Health and Illness
GCHI700
5.0 credits
Understanding and Responding to Behaviour that Challenges
GCCB700
5.0 credits
Wound Assessment
GCWA700
5.0 credits
Wound Management
GCWM700
5.0 credits