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Certificate in Contemporary NZ Nursing Practice (For Overseas Registered Nurses) Applications closed for 2012

Programme Overview

Location

Taradale Hawkes Bay Campus

Study Options

Full-time

Length

6 weeks

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  • Outline

    The Certificate in Contemporary NZ Nursing Practice programme enables graduates to achieve the Nursing Council competencies as defined by the Nursing Council of New Zealand by giving each student guidance and support while studying.  In particular, the programme is designed to:

    • enable graduates to enter practice with a sound knowledge base of nursing theory, health studies, social sciences, biological sciences, research and professional practice skills
    • balance theoretical and nursing practice experiences throughout the programme
    • give graduates the choice of a wide range of health care settings for practice experiences which comprise seventy percent of the programme.

  • Dates

    There are three streams for 2012

    • January
    • June
    • October

  • Duration

    Six Weeks

    Classes are scheduled between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

  • Entry

    Applicants must meet the following criterion:

    Overseas registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife, with documentation (specifically the “Decision Letter”) from 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.

  • Career Opportunities

    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.

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