Post-graduate study and funding for nurses
If you’re a registered nurse (RN) in Taranaki looking to take the next step in your nursing career, advice and funding are available for postgraduate study in 2023.
There is only one opportunity to apply for this Health Workforce funding. Applications for funding 2023 open on the 1 August and close 1600 hours Thursday 27 October 2022.
Application outcome notification date is late November.
To apply
Application form (Word 78 KB)
Taranaki DHB Postgraduate Study Funding Handbook (PDF 309 KB)
Funding priorities
- Applicants, who successfully completed the NETP programme and are employed in a permanent position the following year, will be prioritised to complete a Postgraduate Certificate
- Recruitment, retention and development of the RN workforce identifying as Māori
- Prioritised workforce needs identified by the Te Whatu Ora Taranaki or VHF organisation
- Employer support where post graduate study/qualification is a requirement of a role
- Course of study aligns with National and regional health priorities such as Ministry of Health strategies, Whakamaua, or organisational strategies
- Locally delivered papers
Tertiary providers for post-grad study options
Auckland University of Technology
www.aut.ac.nz/research/academic-departments/nursing
Massey University
www.massey.ac.nz/massey/explore/nursing/nursing-home.cfm
Watch the webcast
This presentation gives and exciting overview of postgraduate study at Massey University. Rather than searching through a website you can sit back, relax and enjoy the show. You will meet the staff and be given a clear description of all the different Postgraduate Nursing pathways you can take and the requirements for each qualification. If you have any questions, or would like more information please contact the PG Nursing Administrator at nursing@massey.ac.nz
PG Nursing Presentation
Otago University of Christchurch
www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/departments/nursing/
University of Auckland
nursing-pg-handbook-2022.pdf (auckland.ac.nz)
Victoria University of Wellington
www.wgtn.ac.nz/explore/postgraduate-subjects/nursing/overview
Whitireia
www.whitireia.ac.nz/study-programmes/postgraduate-health-and-social-science
www.whitireiaweltec.ac.nz/study-programmes/postgraduate/professional-practice/
WINTEC
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For more information
- For more information on postgraduate study and the application for funding processs see the revised Taranaki DHB Postgraduate Study Handbook here
- All the education providers invite you to contact them to discuss study options, pathways and career choices.
- Do also discuss your postgraduate study aspirations with your manager and clinical nurse educator. The PG coordinator, Dr Diana Fergusson, can also be contacted for guidance at Post.Graduatestudiescoordinator@tdhb.org.nz
Last updated:
Monday, October 3, 2022
