Nursing Registration
Streamlined nursing registration for a successful healthcare career
Zealandis is your expert partner in navigating the nursing registration process in New Zealand. As of 2024, the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) will implement a new approach for internationally qualified nurses (IQNs). Here’s how we guide you through both the traditional Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) and the new Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) requirements:
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP)
What is CAP?
The Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) ensures that internationally trained nurses meet New Zealand’s nursing standards through a thorough evaluation of their skills and knowledge.
Eligibility:
- You must hold a recognized nursing qualification from outside New Zealand.
- Evidence of your professional experience and educational background is required.
Our Services:
- Assessment and Preparation: We evaluate your qualifications to determine the CAP requirements and prepare you for both theoretical and practical components.
- Training Coordination: We manage the necessary coursework and clinical placements under the guidance of New Zealand Registered Nurses.
- Competency Evaluation: We ensure you meet the required competency standards to proceed to full registration.
New Registration Approach: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
OSCE Overview:
Starting in 2024, the NCNZ will introduce the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as part of the registration process. This practical assessment evaluates your clinical and professional skills in a simulated environment.
Three Key Steps for Registration:
- Online Theoretical Knowledge Test: This test evaluates your theoretical and conceptual nursing knowledge online. It is designed to align with the State Final Examination that domestic nurses must pass, ensuring that your foundational knowledge meets New Zealand’s standards.
- Cultural and Practical Orientation Course: This course is tailored to introduce you to the specifics of nursing in Aotearoa New Zealand. It covers essential aspects such as Te Tiriti’s significance, cultural safety, the health and disability system, and New Zealand’s unique nursing practice standards, helping you adapt to the local healthcare environment.
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): The OSCE assesses your clinical skills and professional judgment through simulated scenarios. This practical examination ensures that you are well-prepared for the real-world demands of nursing in New Zealand’s healthcare system.
Our Services:
- Preparation: We provide resources and guidance to help you excel in the online theoretical test and cultural orientation course.
- OSCE Coordination and Training: We handle the scheduling and preparation for the OSCE, including practice scenarios and expert advice to enhance your clinical skills. Receive exceptional training from expert nurses and technicians at our full-fledged simulation center. Elevate your skills through hands-on experience and expert guidance.
Why Choose Zealandis to Simplify Your Nursing Registration?
Our team is experienced in both the traditional CAP and the new OSCE requirements, offering tailored support throughout the registration process
We manage all aspects of the registration process, from CAP coordination to OSCE preparation, ensuring a seamless journey to becoming a registered nurse in New Zealand
We offer customized assistance to help you meet New Zealand’s nursing standards and achieve your professional goals
For expert assistance and to start your path to nursing registration in New Zealand, contact Zealandis. Let us help you navigate the updated registration process and achieve your career aspirations in New Zealand’s dynamic healthcare sector.
