A United Voice for Nursing Education
Convened more than 40 nursing education leaders with Kawa Whakaruruhau Wharangi Ruamano and the Council of Deans to speak with a united voice.
NETS, KWWR and the Council of Deans · 2 July 2026Read the statementPublications
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Explore the work NETS has produced with nursing educators and national partners.
NETS publications
A record of contribution.
Research, consultation responses and joint work from NETS and its partners. Historical documents show the organisation’s contribution at the time of publication; use the Nursing Council for current requirements.
Current standards and guidance10 publications
The nursing education pipeline
Feedback on the “Closing the Gaps” concept paper, calling for education providers to be involved in workforce planning and stronger links between education and employment.
NETS and the Council of Deans of Nursing and MidwiferyHistorical publicationRead PDF · 5 pages · 152 KBAbout this source
Originally listed on the NETS website. Archived on 2023-03-31; the publication year is shown above. View archived source
Social media and the nursing profession
A guide for nurses and nursing students on online professionalism, confidentiality and professional boundaries. NETS contributed to the original 2012 adaptation and the 2019 revision.
NZNO · Revised with NETS and student representativesHistorical publicationRead at NZNO (PDF)About this source
Originally listed on the NETS website. Archived on 2023-03-31; the publication year is shown above. The full guide is hosted by NZNO, its publisher.
What shall we teach?
Research identifying and prioritising learning outcomes for simulation in undergraduate nursing. The report explores clinical judgement, communication, ethical practice and cultural safety.
Wordsworth, Pool, Hawes and Holloway · Funded by NETSHistorical publicationRead PDF · 29 pages · 1271 KBAbout this source
Originally listed on the NETS website. Archived on 2023-01-25; the publication year is shown above. View archived source
Qualifications for registered nurse education
NETS’s response to a consultation on prescribed qualifications, setting out its support at that time for undergraduate degree preparation for entry to registered nursing.
NETS · September 2014Historical publicationRead PDF · 6 pages · 458 KBAbout this source
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Professional boundaries in nursing
Feedback on draft Nursing Council guidelines, highlighting the importance of trust and boundaries in teaching, research, management and relationships with colleagues.
NETS · September 2011Historical publicationRead PDF · 2 pages · 338 KBAbout this source
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A shared language for nursing roles
A glossary bringing together descriptions of nursing roles and advanced practice. This January 2011 edition is a historical reference; role definitions and requirements may have changed.
National Nursing Organisations · Development led by NETSHistorical publicationRead PDF · 3 pages · 507 KBAbout this source
Originally listed on the NETS website. Archived on 2023-03-31; the publication year is shown above. View archived source
The work-ready new graduate nurse
A joint statement describing graduate readiness, including professional responsibility, communication, teamwork and ongoing learning, alongside the support new graduates need.
NETS and Nurse Executives of New Zealand · September 2007Historical publicationRead PDF · 1 page · 17 KBAbout this source
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A national learning framework for the workforce
A joint proposal for coordinated education and clearer relationships between regulated and unregulated health workers, with safe care and workforce development at its centre.
NETS and Nurse Executives of New Zealand · September 2007Historical publicationRead PDF · 3 pages · 39 KBAbout this source
Originally listed on the NETS website. Archived on 2010-05-26; the publication year is shown above. View archived source
History of nursing education
Compiled for 30 years of tertiary nursing education, this record charts nursing schools, inaugural heads and the development of programmes. Institution names reflect the period.
Dr Jan Pearson · NETSHistorical publicationRead PDF · 3 pages · 67 KBAbout this source
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