Postgraduate Nursing Education Funding
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Welcome to Postgraduate education for Registered Nurses program.
Postgraduate Nursing Education Funding Application round for 2024 opens on Friday 1st September until Sunday 1st October 2023. Please see bottom of the page for more information
Each region throughout New Zealand have responsibility for identifying and prioritising funding for postgraduate training needs for all registered nurses within their district who are employed by health and disability services funded by the Ministry of Health.
The graduate nurse represents the future of the nursing profession and as such we believe you should have the opportunity to develop your professional and practice roles in a supportive environment that models excellence in nursing practice, leadership, professionalism and best practice principles.
The purpose of these pages is to provide information relating to funding and support available for nursing postgraduate study.
Assisting key stakeholders in postgraduate education to be well informed and assist the decision-making process around postgraduate study is a key focus.
Key stakeholders include:
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Registered Nurses considering postgraduate study
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Nursing Leadership
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Health providers
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Line Managers
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Educators
Postgraduate Nursing information is current at the time of issue. All efforts will be made to publicise significant changes to processes as they occur at the earliest possible time.
Information and Promotional Resources
Postgraduate Nursing Tertiary Provider's Expo's for the 2024 academic year to be held:
Monday 4th September 11:30-3:00pm at Dunedin Hospital (Fraser Conference Rooms, 1st Floor, Fraser Building)
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Tuesday 5th September 11:30am-3:00pm at Southland Hospital (Corridor outside staff café)
There will be representatives from multiple training providers, as well as the Administrator and Coordinator of the Postgraduate Nursing Education Office in attendance. You will be able to discuss study plans, and pick up copies of the Postgraduate Nursing Information Booklet
Application Round for 2024 Funding:
Application period for 2024 funding is open Friday 1st September until Sunday 1st October 2023
Funding Documents
Application Form: All applications should be completed and submitted electronically, if you require assistance, please contact the PGNE Office.
Investment Information:
Funding Reimbursement:
Posters:
Contact Details
HWDfunding@southerndhb.govt.nz
Kylie Legg
Administrator - Postgraduate Nursing Education
03 4709673 or extn 59673
Jo Dobson RN
Coordinator - Postgraduate Nursing Education
03 4709675 or extn 59675
Postal Address:
PG Nursing Education Office c/o- Practice Development Unit (Otago)
First Floor Fraser Building, Cumberland Street, Dunedin
Box 20, Dunedin Hospital
Private Bag 1921, DUNEDIN 9054