Key Steps in the NPTP

Prior to January:

• Meet with your clinical supervisor and employer to set up your supernumerary clinical practice.

February:

• Orientation and start of Semester One in early February.
• Site visit with academic NP mentor and clinical supervisor within 4 weeks of start of the Programme to discuss practicum requirements and to complete formative clinical assessment.

May – June:

• Summative assessment of clinical competence at the end of Semester One.

Mid June – Mid July:

• Opportunity for a quick break; but students are recommended to continue with practicum hours if possible.

Late July:

• Start of Semester Two.

October:

• Summative competency assessment for NP competencies in October.
• Submission of NP portfolio in mid-October.
• Mock Nursing Council panel assessment.

November:

• Submission of NP application and portfolio to NCNZ.

December or January:

• NP panel assessment, conducted by NCNZ.

Watch a video from NP Sandra Oster (National Course Director of the NPTP) which provides an overview of both the NPTP and the role of a NP once qualified: