Waikato celebrates first nursing graduates
First cohort of registered nurses stepping out into the workforce.
Pre-Registration Nursing
The University of Waikato offers two pathways to becoming a Registered Nurse. The Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) is a three year programme and the Master of Nursing Practice (MNursPrac) is two years for those who already have an undergraduate degree.
Nurse Practitioner Pathway
Learn about the Nurse Practitioner Pathway, a nationally funded programme for experienced nurses pursuing NP registration through a master's degree at approved NZ universities.
Nursing and Midwifery Research
Meet our Director of Nursing
Cheryl Atherfold
Director of Nursing
Kia ora Koutou,
I am the Director of Nursing, Head of the Nursing School within the Division of Health at the University of Waikato (UoW). This relatively new programme commenced in 2021, and currently delivers Bachelor and Master of Nursing Practice Graduate Entry Masters that lead to registration as a nurse, and Post Graduate programmes that are clini…
I am the Director of Nursing, Head of the Nursing School within the Division of Health at the University of Waikato (UoW). This relatively new programme commenced in 2021, and currently delivers Bachelor and Master of Nursing Practice Graduate Entry Masters that lead to registration as a nurse, and Post Graduate programmes that are clini…