2026年,新西兰的护理奖学金翻了一番,以提高初级保健和开处方能力。 New Zealand doubled nursing scholarships in 2026 to boost primary care access and prescribing capacity.

新西兰在2026年颁发了235个高级护理奖学金,由于需求高,几乎比原定的120个目标翻了一番。 New Zealand has awarded 235 advanced nursing scholarships for 2026, nearly doubling the original target of 120, due to high demand. 在现有资源范围内,这笔资金支持护士攻读博士文凭或护理硕士。 The funding, within existing resources, supports nurses in pursuing either a Postgraduate Diploma in Prescribing or a Master of Nursing. 一旦完成,他们将能够开具治疗糖尿病、高血压、呼吸道问题和更年期症状等常见和长期病症的药物。 Upon completion, they will be able to prescribe medications for common and long-term conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, respiratory issues, and menopause symptoms. 该倡议是政府于2025年3月启动的初级保健战术行动计划的一部分,旨在扩大获得社区护理的机会,减少对全科医生和医院的压力,并加强初级保健工作人员队伍。 The initiative, part of the government’s Primary Care Tactical Action Plan launched in March 2025, aims to expand access to community-based care, reduce pressure on GPs and hospitals, and strengthen the primary care workforce. 培训于2026年2月开始,包括学术学习和监督临床经验。 Training begins in February 2026 and includes academic study and supervised clinical experience.