CDHB Nursing graduate programme

Our graduate programmes are designed to support the graduate nurse in the move from undergraduate learning to professional clinical practice. You’ll be provided with opportunities to further your knowledge in a supportive environment, whilst being encouraged to strive for best practice. The hospitals allows graduates to branch out and experience a diverse range of specialty areas.

How are CDHB’s graduate programmes different and what is in it for you?

It is CDHB’s diversity, combined with Canterbury’s lifestyle, that makes the programmes unique and worthwhile.

The CDHB Offers Two Graduate Programmes

Nursing Entry to Practice Programme (NetP)

This programme will support you in the transition from student to competent Registered Nurse.

The NetP Programme’s main focus is to weave your previous knowledge and theory into practice in a supportive and diverse environment. Find out more about the Nursing Entry to Practice Programme.

Entry to Specialty Practice/New Graduate Mental Health Nursing Programme

This programme is structured to offer professional and educational support as you start out on your nursing career, or make the transition to Mental Health.

The Entry to Specialty Practice programme differs from the NetP programme in that upon completion you will have obtained a post graduate nursing certificate endorsed in mental health nursing. (Health Sciences). This is recognised nationally and internationally, and you can find out more about the Specialty Practice/New Graduate Mental Health Nursing Programme.