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12-24 months pre NP Training (practicum)
Mātanga tapuhi/Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are expert clinical nurses who have completed Master’s education and advanced clinical training. Registered in the Mātanga tapuhi/NP scope of practice, they assess, diagnose, order laboratory and radiologic diagnostic testing, develop treatment plans and are authorised to prescribe medications.
What is an NP https://www.pegasus.health.nz/presentation
CNS are registered nurses (RN) and must adhere to the RN scope of practice, with or without prescribing. Registered nurse (nursingcouncil.org.nz)
NPs are in the nurse practitioner scope which involves a different set of competencies including assess, diagnose, order laboratory and radiologic diagnostic testing, develop treatment plans, and are authorised to prescribe medications Nurse practitioner (nursingcouncil.org.nz)
NP training can be done through a University Master’s programme approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
NP candidates:
Have completed a minimum of 3 years' equivalent full-time practice within the last five years, with at least one of the three years in full-time practice (0.8FTE or higher) in Aotearoa NZ and in the area of practice that the NP will be employed.
Have completed the prerequisite courses including advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, and preferably with a B grade average or above (including any required grades for specific courses)
Be an Aotearoa NZ citizen or hold an Aotearoa NZ Permanent Resident Visa
Be an RN with a current Aotearoa NZ practising certificate and be in good standing with the Nursing Council of Aotearoa NZ
Have identified a clinical supervisor (NP or senior doctor) who is willing to mentor the attainment of the advanced skills and competencies required for NP practice.
Be educationally prepared to complete the masters programme at the end of the practicum year or have already completed a master’s programme.
Become familiar with the NCNZ Mātanga tapuhi/NP competencies and application requirements for the Mātanga tapuhi/NP scope
Mātanga tapuhi/NP work across all practice settings now. Check this on Nurse practitioner (nursingcouncil.org.nz)
Discuss with your organisational nurse leader
Contact NPNZ or the College to ask for find a support person
The priority areas for developing the NP workforce include primary health care, community and residential settings, mental health and addiction, Māori health, Pacific health, populations with high health need, rural and hard-to-reach areas, and communities with high deprivation.
Note: this year spend time with NPs in practice and networking; Link with local NP networks
Ask questions such as:
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Will the organisation support my candidature?
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How do I get workplace support for study and practicums?
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Will my workplace have a role for me at the end of the Mātanga tapuhi/NP training?
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How do I select a clinical supervisor /mentor?
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How access time to spend with an NP in this prep year so I can understand their practise?
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Be clear where you want to work, then start to look into other places / organisations
Persistence, networking
What are the priority Mātanga tapuhi/NP spaces? Check the NP training funding pages on the MoH website
Look for internship ads.
6-12 months pre NP Training
Check with the University Nursing Faculty Dean that you are taking the correct Master’s papers to meet the NP competencies and NCNZ requirements.
Plan your points
Ensure you can access academic supervision and support
The NP training year offers a one-year practicum programme to meet the Nursing Council of NZ requirements for registration as a Mātanga tapuhi/NP
About the NP training year | Nurse Workforce Programme (auckland.ac.nz)
National Nurse Practitioner Training Programme (NPTP ... (wgtn.ac.nz)
Master of Advanced Nursing Practice - University of Otago
Prepare experienced nurses for NP registration and employment as an NP in practice.
Provide a pathway within the approved programmes that is specifically designed for prospective NPs.
Support 500 hours of closely supervised supernumerary clinical time to achieve the advanced nursing competencies needed for NP registration such as advanced health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment implementation, which includes prescribing of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment.
Align the NP registration processes of the NCNZ with NP education and subsequent employment.
Employer commitment to employ NP (minimum 0.6 fte) once registered following successful completion of the NP training year
The Ministry of Health now funds the NP training year as a national programme each year.
How did you organise funding for your NP training year?
How did you organise NP training year Funding?
Funding to support NP training year
Amount per trainee per year
500 hours of clinical release time
clinical supervision allowance at the main placement
Study day release time to attend a minimum of 12 study days/year
Course fees for 60 credits
Travel and accommodation to study days and to secondary placement experience
$15,000
$5,600
$3,000
Fully paid (fees vary per university)
Discretionary contribution, depending on trainee's location.
3-6 months pre NP Training
Yes. Follow the guidelines on the Nurse practitioner (nursingcouncil.org.nz) pages
Your NP training programme will also help you frame your portfolio
If you don’t have access to an NP in your workplace then find one somewhere else
This can be a busy and stressful time, link in with family, colleagues and your mentors, make sure you have self-care plans in place.
Think about taking a holiday now, you may not have time next year.
What support did you need from your family / whanau?
What support did you need from your family / whanau?
Note this year spend time with NPs in practice and networking; Link with local NP networks
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NP Training (practicum) Year
Click on each month for what to expect and what is happening next
Each university process and timeframes may differ slightly so please check with your education provider.
Check NP Training calendar
Do you have all the access and space you need for academic work?
Do you have access to clinical practice and study space to undertake the clinical and academic work?
Refer to NCNZ np competencies
Are you ready for your NP training year?
Getting the best from your academic supervisor
How do you get the best from your clinical supervisor?
Portfolio prep
How did you find portfolio Prep?
NP Training (practicum) Year
0-12 Months
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Remember imposter syndrome/ organisational socialisation in role transition
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Transition and role confusion
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Making sure your manager/ clinical supervisor introduce you to the whole team. It is important they convey the importance of your role and that it is seen to be valued.
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Keep connected with support systems
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Link with NPNZ and local Mātanga tapuhi/NP networks
RN-NP Transition Imposter phenomenon post NP training year
Was it worth it? Post NP training year
Was it worth it? Post NP training year
