Primary and community registered nurses are critical to delivering accessible care where it is needed most. Investment is being made in the primary and community healthcare nursing workforce by offering funding for employers to recruit graduate registered nurses, scholarships to registered nurses working in primary and community healthcare settings for postgraduate advanced practice nursing study and the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS).
Funding for primary care employers to recruit graduate registered nurses works in partnership with the primary care and community sector to support graduate registered nurses into employment.
The Registered Nurse Primary Care Scholarship supports postgraduate study leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Prescribing or towards Nurse Practitioner. The aim is to improve the availability of prescribing services in primary and community healthcare services.
The Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS) will offer tailored, wraparound support to registered nurses and employers throughout their practicum year and post-registration transition. Support will include mentoring, pastoral care, clinical placement coordination, employer engagement and structured support to safely embed the nurse practitioner role into primary care and community settings.
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Advanced education for primary and community healthcare registered nurses |
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Postgraduate Diploma Prescribing (PGDip) (120 credits/points) |
120 credits/points |
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Apply for the Registered Nurse Primary Care Scholarship |
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Master of Nursing (240 credits/points)
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120 from PGDip +120 |
60 points |
Apply for the Registered Nurse Primary Care Scholarship |
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60 points for practicum paper(s) |
Apply for the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme |
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Please note: Names of qualifications and of courses/papers will vary by tertiary provider. If you are unsure if your qualification is included, please check the Nursing Council list or with your tertiary provider.
Registered nurse - Nursing Council of New Zealand (external link)
If you are studying towards other postgraduate nursing qualifications, there are other scholarships available here:
Explore our three key initiatives to learn how we’re supporting Registered Nurses and employers across Aotearoa.