Specialized Nursing Courses in NZ from INSCOL

Nursing is a rewarding and challenging career. There are many opportunities to work in diverse settings, and in different roles. Each scope of practice requires a different level of education. INSCOL, in partnership with leading Universities/Colleges, offers specialized nursing courses in NZ, Canada, Australia, UK and USA.To become an enrolled nurse in New Zealand, a Nursing Council-approved Diploma in Enrolled Nursing Programme (NZQA Level 5) from a polytechnic or institute of technology, is mandatory. A further upgrade in New Zealand nursing courses demands a minimum Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Health Science Programme (NZQA Level Seven programme) from a polytechnic, institute of technology or university, to become a registered nurse.

Nursing courses offered in NZ:

1. Graduate Diploma in Health Studies (1 Year) - To develop special knowledge of palliative care and health of older adults.
2. Diploma in Health & Rehabilitation (1 Year)- To examine health from an individual, family and community perspective in the areas of palliative care, rehabilitation and health of older adults
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Health (1 Year) - To learn management principles in areas of business, health, hospitality and information on technology
4. Bachelor of Nursing (2 Years) - To possess the foundation knowledge and professional skills to help meet requirements of a registered nurse in New Zealand.

Mills and Boon portray a mythical world where doctors perform life-saving surgery and the nurses just look on in awe. But the world has changed since then, nursing courses make an individual competent, fit and precise enough to protect the health and safety of the members of the public. Under the HPCA Act, every nurse has a scope of practice. As a registered nurse, enrolled nurse and a nurse practitioner.

Health Statistics in New Zealand:

It is estimated that the country needs 380 extra specialists every year to meet the OCED (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) average by 2021. That means 21,000 more nurses by 2030. With that sort of demand, there are plenty of health worker opportunities on the skill shortages list. New Zealand, having a dual public and private health care system offers high standards of health care. The public system is much larger, accounting for 83% of the total figure.

Learning and working in New Zealand won’t feel you out of place or medical practice, that’s because a whopping 41.4% percent of the total health care force comprises of overseas-trained professionals. To utilize the best of your skills, research and register for a relevant medical body e.g. The Medical Council of New Zealand or the Nursing Council for specialization in nursing courses.

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