Accelerated BSN in New Zealand

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I am moving to New Zealand in November. I have a degree in engineering and am starting to research a career in nursing. I did a quick google search and could not find any Accelerated BSN programs in New Zealand. Does anyone know of an institution offering one? Thanks.

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I'll start by saying that I DON'T know of any accelerated programs, so, sorry. I'd check out this website though http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/

I know that in order to emigrate to NZ, you need to pass a point system of sorts that indicates your "usefulness" to the country. Being an engineer (or a nurse) for example, awards you "points" that qualify you reside there. In recent years they have actually had NEGATIVE population growth, and thus have been encouraging people to visit/live there for a time.

I'm curious about your choice to move to NZ. Where are you moving from? Do you know what part of NZ you'd like to live? I live in the states and would love to move there. I'm a new NP and I'd like to practice as an NP once I'm there--NPs are more of a recent thing in NZ, and the application process to work there is a little different. I haven't attempted this yet since I'd like to have some experience under my belt beforehand.

Have you been there before? I went a few years ago with my husband. It is a beautiful country. Healthcare-wise, they have universal healthcare, and from my anecdotal interviews while I was there I found most people had a high opinion of the services available. At the same time, I think there was a doctor strike while I was there (my recollection is fuzzy)--during the strike, the ED census actually went DOWN substantially, showing that people still seek emergency attention when they could probably just as well see their PCP. And I don't know what the strike was about.

Check out the international nursing forum--you may find some more informed replies there. Good luck to you!

-Kan

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

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Looking at this link there isn't any accelerated courses http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/nursing-studying-schools

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I'd be interested in learning if there are any ABSN programs in ANY country outside the US. As far as I know the US is the only one that offers such program. BUT THERE IS A DOWNSIDE, I've read somewhere that a US ABSN can't work as a RN out of the country. If someone who has a ABSN and has been able to do that, I'd like to know. So becareful regarding the ABSN if you plan on getting it outside of the US, maybe you wont be able to bring it back with you if you wish to return to the States. Good Luck

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Thanks for all the responses. I greatly appreciate the information.

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I'll start by saying that I DON'T know of any accelerated programs, so, sorry. I'd check out this website though http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/

I know that in order to emigrate to NZ, you need to pass a point system of sorts that indicates your "usefulness" to the country. Being an engineer (or a nurse) for example, awards you "points" that qualify you reside there. In recent years they have actually had NEGATIVE population growth, and thus have been encouraging people to visit/live there for a time.

I'm curious about your choice to move to NZ. Where are you moving from? Do you know what part of NZ you'd like to live? I live in the states and would love to move there. I'm a new NP and I'd like to practice as an NP once I'm there--NPs are more of a recent thing in NZ, and the application process to work there is a little different. I haven't attempted this yet since I'd like to have some experience under my belt beforehand.

Have you been there before? I went a few years ago with my husband. It is a beautiful country. Healthcare-wise, they have universal healthcare, and from my anecdotal interviews while I was there I found most people had a high opinion of the services available. At the same time, I think there was a doctor strike while I was there (my recollection is fuzzy)--during the strike, the ED census actually went DOWN substantially, showing that people still seek emergency attention when they could probably just as well see their PCP. And I don't know what the strike was about.

Check out the international nursing forum--you may find some more informed replies there. Good luck to you!

-Kan

I am moving from Texas and I have never been to NZ. I chose to move to New Zealand because my work conditions here have deteriorated and I think it would be a great place to live given my personality and interests. The New Zealand summer will be starting when I arrive and I plan to do some travelling first and then settle down in either Christchurch or Wellington to job hunt. I am going over on a the working holiday scheme visa. Once I have a job I will submit an expression of interest for a work to residence visa.

I should clarify that the idea of beginning a nursing career just came to me within the last week and is not yet a serious consideration. I have tons of research to complete before I consider such a drastic career change. Thanks again for all the replies.

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Hey. I'm currently a student nurse in New Zealand. As far as I know, we don't do "accelerated" nursing programmes...the only accelerated programmes I can think of is midwifery, if you're already a nurse, or teaching, if you already have a degree.

Sorry

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I am moving from Texas and I have never been to NZ. I chose to move to New Zealand because my work conditions here have deteriorated and I think it would be a great place to live given my personality and interests. The New Zealand summer will be starting when I arrive and I plan to do some travelling first and then settle down in either Christchurch or Wellington to job hunt. I am going over on a the working holiday scheme visa. Once I have a job I will submit an expression of interest for a work to residence visa.

I should clarify that the idea of beginning a nursing career just came to me within the last week and is not yet a serious consideration. I have tons of research to complete before I consider such a drastic career change. Thanks again for all the replies.

Good for you. I'm jealous of your spontaneity :)

I imagine once you get there things will fall into place, whether you choose to be a nurse or not. From my experience, it's a friendly country that welcomes travelers. I know nurse midwives have had a strong presence in the country for awhile, if you're interested in going that direction. Good luck! And once you're there, update please and let me know how things turn out!

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