Educating the nurse of the future: a review of nursing
education in Aotearoa New Zealand
Overview Purpose Why now The review Reviewers Review timeline Review scope Advisory group
The Nursing Council of New Zealand (the Council) has
commenced a comprehensive review of nursing education to
determine a future vision for nursing education in New Zealand.
The review aims to enhance flexibility for providers,
allowing innovation to flourish.
The review will focus on the relevance of the current
models, while also considering how nursing education is shaped and delivered,
to ensure ongoing relevance and preparation of safe and competent nurses in the
future.
To develop a long-term vision and blueprint for nursing
education in New Zealand and to understand the impact of implementing change.
- To ensure the continuation of the preparation of safe and
competent nurses.
- The last major review of nursing education undertaken by the
Council occurred in 2001.
- Significant changes in population demographics and
structural reforms in both health and tertiary education.
- Expanding use of emerging technology and the implications of
AI.
- Increased commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable
health outcomes.
- Increased mobility of the health workforce and fiscal and
workforce sustainability challenges.
- Increased necessity of education providers to attract and
retain staff with appropriate academic qualifications.
- Robust research is undertaken to support the development of
the discipline of nursing.
The review panel will:
- partner with Māori to ensure the review reflects the needs
of tangata whenua (Māori) and Māori tauira (students).
- engage with education and practice through online and
in-person meetings to explore future opportunities for the delivery of nursing
education.
- review international and local health education models for
relevance to the New Zealand context.
- work with an advisory group to test emerging directions.
- develop and test a 10-year blueprint for nursing
education.