The Certificate in Contemporary New Zealand Nursing Practice is a full-time, six week programme which offers you stimulating certificate Level 7 studies and provides a pathway to your professional qualification in nursing.  The programme meets the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s competencies for overseas Registered Nurses to gain NZ Registration and provides a refresher programme for NZ Registered Nurses who wish to return to practice.

There are three streams for 2012:

• January
• June
• October

6 Weeks

NZ Registered Nurse applicants must meet the following criterion:

• New Zealand Registered Nurses are required to provide evidence of Nursing Council of New Zealand registration, and an annual practice certificate. 

Overseas Registered Nurse applicants with NZ residency/citizenship applicants must meet the following criterion:

• overseas registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife, with documentation (specifically the “Decision Letter”) from the Nursing Council of New Zealand stipulating the requirement to complete a competency based integrated theory practice programme. 

English Language Entry Requirement

Applicants with English as a second language will be required to produce evidence of ability to speak, write and understand the English Language.

Nursing is an essential part of health care.  It is a professional practice.  Today, nurses work independently, as well as in co-operation with others in a wide range of settings. 

Possible jobs and career opportunities can include: 

• public and private hospitals
• midwifery
• Plunket
• independent practice
• public health
• nursing education
• maternity 

Employment can be obtained both in New Zealand and overseas.