New Zealand
Basic Requirements
- PRN BSN / BSN
- IELTS 7 each 6.5 in writing
- OET B each C+ in writing
Step 1: Verifying documents with CGFNS
All nurses are required to provide documents proving their:
- Identity
- Current registration/s held in the last 10 years
- Nursing qualification equivalent to NZ qualifications
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- 1,800 hours post-registration nursing experience / no experience no registration
You must verify and authenticate your documents first with CGFNS before applying to the Council to register.
Step 2: Apply to become registered
Apply to the Nursing Council AFTER your documents are verified & complete the following:
- Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand online courses
All nurses must complete two free online courses introducing you to culturally safe nursing practice in New Zealand.
- Fitness to practise checks
All nurses are required to undergo a criminal history check.
- Competence assessment
Some nurses will be required to undergo a competence assessment.
You cannot apply directly to the Council as CGFNS must first verify your documents.
Registration Costs
The Nursing Council fee to process your application is$485 (NZ)
There are additional costs from external providers:
- Verifying and authenticating documents with CGFNS
Their fee currently is$300 (US) - International criminal history check
Their fee (per country) currently is $159 (AUS) - Competence assessment examination
Some internationally qualified nurses will be required to undergo a competence assessment to become registered.
This is in two parts and you need to complete both.
The costs are as follows:
IQN theoretical examination – Pearson VUE
Costs are quoted in New Zealand dollars but are payable in the currency of the country in which you are sitting the examination.
Examination:
| Part A: Medication Safety and Part B: Nursing Knowledge |
$ 140 NZ |
| Re-sit of Part A: Medication Safety | $ 32 NZ |
| Re-sit of Part B: Nursing Knowledge | $ 108 NZ |
Clinical competence assessment – Nurse Maude Simulation Centre
| Orientation & preparation course | 500 NZ |
| OSCE – clinical examination | $ 3,000 NZ |
| Resit of OSCE | $ 3,000 NZ |
Let Deviate Hub Help You With Smoother Transition.
We Offer:
- Complete Application on Your Behalf
- Step By Step Guidance
- Transparent Communication
- Application for Exams
- Sorting Out Discrepancies
- Smooth Hassel Free Registration
Apart from our consultancy fee, applicant will bear:
- Application Fee
- Exam fee
- Courier fee if required
- Attestation fee for documents if required
- Translation Fee if required
Our Consultancy Fee is
$650 USD