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Nurses are vital to our health system. Find out how to become a nurse, and what we’re doing to strengthen and support the nurse workforce.
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Internationally Qualified Nurses CAP Fund
The Competence Assessment Programme (CAP) Fund for internationally qualified nurses closed on 31 October 2024.
Mental Health and Addiction Nursing Campaign
Find out about what we're doing to increase our nursing workforce to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders.
New Graduate Programme
Information for new graduate programmes including NETP, NESP and ENSIP.
Nursing Pipeline Programme
We work with the DoN Group and facilitate collaboration at a national level; to support and enable effective Nursing workforce development.
Nurse practitioner pathway
A guide for registered nurses and employers on the clinical and educational requirements needed to register as a nurse practitioner.
For Preceptors
A nurse preceptor is an experienced and competent nurse who guides a student, graduate nurse or new staff member.
Postgraduate Funding Applications
Health Workforce New Zealand (HWNZ) postgraduate funding for registered nurses
Primary and Community Sector Placement Funding
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora partners with the primary and community sector to support graduate RNs into employment.
Professional Development Recognition Programme
Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) is a nationally clinically focused competency-based programme for nurses.
Real Nurses Attraction campaign
Aimed at increasing the number choosing nursing by showcasing the diversity and rewards of a nursing career
Return to Nursing Workforce Support Fund
A full review of the Return to Nursing Workforce Support Fund will be completed by December 2024
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