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Postgraduate funding opportunities
This funding, offered by CTA, is an exciting and positive opportunity, offered to registered nurses to pursue postgraduate education. CTA is the funding arm of the Ministry of Health (NZ). Waikato District Health Board manages this large budget. Applications for funding are made annually to the postgraduate nurse coordinator of the programme. The funding covers the cost of each paper, clinical release time and some travel and accommodation. Registered nurses who meet the criteria set by CTA, are eligible to apply for the funding. These applications must be accompanied by a career plan to ensure that the study being undertaken meets the health targets of Waikato DHB. Applications are submitted around October, and are for the whole of the following year. At present there are approximately 211 registered nurses enrolled in CTA funded postgraduate education at Waikato DHB. You could be one of them!
Process for funding applications - to be confirmed
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InvoicesUnpaid invoices are sent directly to Nicola Mckenzie at Percival Flats.Clinical Release TimeAll clinical release time is paid for. This covers the set study days trainees are asked to attend as part of their paper. Internal clinical release time is automatically transferred to RCodesExternal applications must be made on official GST Invoices. These invoices will include the travel costs allocated to the trainee. You are able to claim up to $28 per hour. Travel and accommodationSome travel and accommodation will be paid. Trainees are asked to photocopy receipts and forward them to Nicola McKenzie at Percival Flats.If you have any queries, please contact:
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Priorities considered for 2011 CTA funding
To establish transparency and equity in the CTA funding programme, the following priority funding framework has been developed. Ring fenced funding will only be allocated to the identified group: Primary, Rural and Long Term Conditions and therefore no framework applies here.A percentage of funding will be applied to each section. This will enable those sections not in the health priorities to obtain some support.
Within the hospital the following groups will receive priority:
| A. | Clinical Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator positions | To show the Waikato District Health Board support to those in nursing
leadership and management positions, these applications will receive
high priority consideration for CTA fundingRequirements:
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Those trainees already enrolled in the programme and working on diplomas and masters qualifications | |
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Those working in the areas which meet the requirements of the health targets |
Process for applying for Nurse Prescribing funding is considered on a individual basis. Please contact Denise Irvine ,Postgraduate Nurse Coordinator , if you are interested in following this pathway. If no Nurse Prescribers are approved this money will be used where needed. |
All papers enrolled in must be offered through a Nursing School
Postgraduate Nursing & Midwifery Education Support Group
Provides:- academic workshops – preparation for study, library skills, writing skills, research and literature search skills
- mentoring support in your area of specialisation
- “drop in” centre for immediate support at Percival Flats
- opportunity to present your research in a safe and supportive environment.
For further information contact either:
| Denise Irvine CTA Nurse Coordinator 021 795 063 or Ext 23255 |
Nicola McKenzie CTA Administration Assistant 021 241 5802 or Ext 23559 |
Research Club
A regular monthly forum – over tea or coffee - aimed at health professionals who are involved in postgraduate study or research
Publishing your research
Research club flyer - Wednesday 18 August 2010
Research and Practice in Development (RAPID)
All nursing research and projects are to be made available on the Library website to best utilise the work completed and for professional recognition.CTA
- Research requiring ethics approval.
- Research not requiring ethics approval.
Nursing and Midwifery Fund
- Conference papers which have been presented at both national and international conferences and financially supported by nursing and midwifery funding.
Learning and Development Unit
- Learning and Development – all nursing management projects.
Small projects
- Small Projects- those smaller projects which do not require stringent research but which achieve measurable outcomes.
Collaborative Research
- Collaborative research – any research which is being conducted collaboratively with other health disciplines.
These submissions can be indentified on your PDRP and in your KPIs.
Cafe Chats
Cafe Chats are a support service offered to rural students by the postgraduate nurse coordinator. This support service is offered through video conferencing to each of the rural areas.A Chat was held with trainees in Tokoroa on 8 March and one in Taumarunui on 9 March. Another one will be arranged before the end of the semester. These will not replace the usual visits to these areas.
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| If you are external to the DHB and are requiring reimbursement for travel, accommodation and clinical release time, please forward an official GST invoice. All Waikato DHB staff will have their clinical release time paid directly to their area RC code. |
Reimbursement for travel and accommodationThis form is to be used by both those working within Waikato DHB only who wish to apply for travel and accommodation reimbursement. |
Bio template for CTA MentorsThis form is to be used when you are offering your services as a mentor within the Postgraduate Education Support Group. On receipt of this form we will make contact with you within two weeks. This will be to discuss with you the process used for mentoring. If this does not occur please contact Nicola McKenzie at Percival Flats. Ph 23559 (internal) or 021 241 5802. |
Tertiary Programme Study Leave FormThis form is used by Waikato DHB staff to apply for Clinical Training Agency funding. Information of where to send the form and the cut off date will be on the website. |
Tertiary programme application to study form - PrimaryThis form is for use by those who are NOT employed by the Waikato District Health Board to apply for Clinical Training Agency funding. The form must be signed by both the person applying for funding and also their manager. Information on when the application needs to be sent will be on the website. |
Page last updated on 30/07/2010