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How to become a nurse
A number of educational institutions offer nursing programmes that are accredited by the Nursing Council that lead to registration as either a registered nurse or as an enrolled nurse. The qualifications include a bachelor's degree or a graduate entry master's degree or a New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing.
Prospective students should contact the relevant educational institution to discuss the opportunities and entry criteria for nursing programmes.
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For more information, see the documents in the downloads on this page. You can find information about becoming an enrolled nurse or registered nurse in the following sections:
Scopes of practice for enrolled nurse
Scopes of practice for registered nurse
The Schools Handbook