Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPSS)

Nurse Practitioners—Mātanga tapuhi (NP) are highly skilled health practitioners with advanced education (a minimum of a Masters degree), clinical training and experience. They have demonstrated clinical competence and have the legal authority to practice as an independent healthcare provider.

Information about expressions of interest and applications

Information about preparation for study, entry requirements, and academic pathways.

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Preparation and training to become a Mātanga tapuhi/Nurse Practitioner (NP)

This suite of resources from Nurse Practitioners New Zealand contains advice, support, links and guides for those looking to undertake an NP pathway, their clinical mentors, managers, employers and whānau / family.

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Contact

For more information about the NPSS please contact the School of Health at tepunahauora@vuw.ac.nz