HLTSC503

Specialty Knowledge in Nursing Practice

2027

30

500

A Trimester, B Trimester

Hamilton

Registration as a registered nurse in New Zealand

This paper builds on foundational knowledge of assessment and clinical decision making to provide students with the opportunity to explore knowledge related to their area of specialty clinical practice. Students will explore issues of relevance to their specialty through literature review and critique, analysis of evidence, critical analysis of relevant health policy, and critically informed clinical case studies. The paper may be taught in streams based on students’ areas of specialty practice.

Teaching Periods and Locations
27A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
27B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
12 Jul 2027 - 07 Nov 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

Timetabled lectures

Note: The 2027 Timetable is not yet available.

Indicative Fees

Note: Fees for 2027 are not yet available.

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Health Science

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 11 Nov 2026 11:33pm