Entry criteria for the Nursing Entry to Practice Programme and Nursing Entry to Practice Expansion Programme are as follows: 

Newly Registered Nurse with an Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

Current New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident

Must have no restrictions of practice on the APC that would impact on their ability to participate in the programme

Must be able to work a minimum of 0.8 FTE within the Otago DHB

Must be able to work within the Otago DHB or Expansion setting

Enter the Nursing Entry to Practice Programme and Nursing Entry to Practice Expansion Programme within twelve months of graduation as a Registered Nurse, and with no more than 6 months practice as a Registered Nurse