Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners (NPs): working with you for good health

Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a legal title for a nurse who has completed advanced education and training in a specific area.

Here you will find information about the development of the Nurse Practitioner role, and its application and practice in New Zealand. This includes practical guides, case studies and resources.

General information
• What is an NP?
• What can an NP do for you?

Do you want to become an NP?
• Guidelines for applicants
• Frequently asked questions
• How to find a mentor from professional nursing organisations
• List of NP champions
• PDRP pathway to becoming an NP
• Business toolkit
• NP paper educational requirements
• Mentoring

Information for employers
• Frequently asked questions
• Case studies
• 'Nurse Practitioner: a healthy future' DVD
• NP & Innovations booklet
• Example of NP job description and letter of employment