NURS694-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)

Nurse Practitioner Practicum

60 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 30 August 2026

Description

This capstone course will provide the theoretical and clinical learning experiences for students to meet the clinical practice requirements and competencies of the Nursing Council of New Zealand|Te Kaunihera Tauphi o Aotearoa for application for registration as a Nurse Practitioner.

Learning Outcomes

  • On successful completion of this course the student will;
  • Demonstrates autonomous clinical decision making when working with health consumers, whānau and population groups with complex needs.
  • Practices collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote health outcomes and equity.
  • Critically review conflicting evidence affecting clinical decision making.
  • Demonstrates professional leadership across a range of healthcare settings.
  • Critically reviews and contributes to the development of advanced practice knowledge.
  • Meets the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) competencies for Nurse Practitioner.

Prerequisites

HLTH671, HLTH691 and Subject to the approval of the Associate Dean (Academic).

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Monday 09:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 132
16 Feb - 22 Feb
16 Mar - 22 Mar
4 May - 10 May
21 Sep - 27 Sep
01-P2 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 132
17 Aug - 23 Aug
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 132
16 Feb - 22 Feb
16 Mar - 22 Mar
4 May - 10 May
21 Sep - 27 Sep
Workshop C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 132
13 Jul - 19 Jul
Workshop D
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 09:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 132
13 Jul - 19 Jul

Course Coordinator

Melissa Hanses

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Academic Portfolio including clinical diary 25% Outcomes assessed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Comprehensive Case study x 2 25% Outcomes Assessed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
NCNZ Competencies for Nurse Practitioner 50% To pass this course you MUST pass this assessment. Outcomes assessed: 1,2,3,4,5,6

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $4,988.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

All NURS694 Occurrences

  • NURS694-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)