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.
Information for employers Do you want to become an NP?
General information
• What is an NP?
• What can an NP do for you?
• Frequently asked questions
• Case studies
• Examples of NP job description, letter of employment, business cases
• 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