NMIT’s CAP programme prepares nurses who are qualified overseas to work in New Zealand by providing them with the knowledge and skills of current professional nursing practice. Successful applicants will also learn how to further develop nursing assessment and decision making skills and the practical work placement will provide registered nurses with clinical experience to meet the competencies for the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice.

The structure of CAP consists of 24 weeks of CAP preparatory (International students only) and 12 weeks of the Certificate in Contemporary New Zealand Nursing Practice.

The compulsory CAP Preparatory programme provides students with specific language skills training as well as a focus on such topics as workplace communication for patient care, cultural safety, job market skills, maintaining client documentation and self reflection.

The courses on the CAP programme include a mix of theory and clinical practice, and address the areas of competencies for practice as set down by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Assessments are competency-based, where students are required to meet all stated criteria in order to pass each assessment. All courses are compulsory.

Mandatory Entry Requirements for International Students

All international applicants are required to complete and return the following documentation (verified as true copies) in order to be considered for a place on this programme:

• NMIT International Student Application Form
• Health Declaration
• Two referee reports (but can also use references submitted to NCNZ)
• Criminal conviction declaration 
• Ministry of Justice – request for copy of criminal convictions 
• Police check from country of origin and New Zealand if applicable
• Photocopy of passport
• Nursing Council decision letter – must be current at the beginning of your studies (NMIT offers placement in general clinical placements) (NMIT offers a general programme and does not cater for specialised topics i.e. pharmacology)
• Nursing registration certificate – evidence of Registered Nurse status
• Degree certificate and transcripts
• An overall IELTS Academic score of 7 across all bands or equivalent if English is not your first language
• CV indicating past clinical experience and timelines – clinical experience must be at least two-three years (excluding volunteer experience)
• Employment certification
• MRSA screening test result (in the off chance that MRSA is present it will give you the opportunity to begin a treatment regime). All students will be screened again once they begin the programme at their cost. You will be required to screen nose, groin and natal cleft.
• Medical report stating negative TB status and or serology

Mandatory Entry Requirements for Domestic Students

• NMIT Domestic Student Application Form 
• Health Declaration 
• Two referee reports (but can also use references submitted to NCNZ)
• Criminal conviction declaration 
• Ministry of Justice – request for copy of criminal convictions 
• Police check from country of origin and New Zealand if applicable
• Nursing Council decision letter – must be current at the beginning of your studies (NMIT offers placement in general clinical placements) (NMIT offers a general programme and does not cater for specialised topics i.e. pharmacology)
• Nursing registration certificate – evidence of Registered Nurse status
• Degree certificate and transcripts
• An overall IELTS Academic score of 7 across all bands or equivalent if English is not your first language
• CV indicating past clinical experience and timelines – clinical experience must be at least two-three years (excluding volunteer experience)
• Employment certification
• MRSA screening test result (in the off chance that MRSA is present it will give you the opportunity to begin a treatment regime). All students will be screened again once they begin the programme at their cost. You will be required to screen nose, groin and natal cleft.
• Medical report stating negative TB status and or serology

Selection Process

Once we have received all the paperwork, your application will be sent to the programme area for assessment. We will let you know whether your application has been accepted or declined as soon as a decision has been made. Places on this programme are limited.

Programme Dates*

Intake One:     24 September 2012-24 May 2013
Intake Two:     25 February 2013-18 October 2013

* Programme dates may be subject to change

Fees

International     NZD$17,000.00
Domestic           NZD$2,135.00*

Graduates, once they have been issued with a practising certificate by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, are able to practice evidence-based person centred care at a beginning level in a range of clinical settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use more than one IELTS report to obtain the 7.0 score?
Yes, a number of tests can be used to obtain the 7.0 score in each band and the 7.0 overall score but must be achieved within 12 months of first sitting the test.

Do I need to renew my Nursing Council letter if it expires before the programme finishes?
No, as long as you commence the programme before the expiry date of your Nursing Council letter.

As an international student, will I be eligible for work rights while I study CAP?
No

Where to email/send your application

Domestic applicants please email your application form with all the supporting documentation to:
info@nmit.ac.nz

Please email your application form with all the supporting documentation (preferably in pdf file format) to: 
international@nmit.ac.nz

or post to:

Information and Enrolments – International Application
NMIT
Private Bag 19
Nelson 7042
New Zealand