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NCNZ Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) Theoretical Examination
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7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Part A — Medication Safety & Medicine Calculations
3 sections
Chapter 2: Domain 1 — Professional Responsibility, Law & Ethics in New Zealand Nursing
3 sections
Chapter 3: Te Tiriti o Waitangi & Cultural Safety (Kawa Whakaruruhau)
3 sections
Chapter 4: Domain 2 — Comprehensive Assessment & Clinical Decision-Making
3 sections
Chapter 5: Domain 2 — Clinical Nursing Care Across Care Settings
4 sections
Chapter 6: Domain 3 — Therapeutic Communication & Interpersonal Relationships
3 sections
Chapter 7: Domain 4 — Interprofessional Healthcare & Quality Improvement
3 sections
NCNZ IQN Theoretical Exam Exam Details
NCNZ Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) Theoretical Examination
Administered by Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa) content outline
Medication and fluid safety, including medicine calculations, the rights of administration, high-alert medicines, controlled drugs and error prevention (12 of 120 questions for registered nurses).
Domain one of the registered nurse standards: professional, legal and ethical responsibilities, cultural safety, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Code of Conduct, HPCA Act 2003, consent and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.
Domain two: comprehensive assessment, evidence-based nursing care of common medical, surgical, maternal, child and mental health conditions, infection control, medication, fluid balance and recognising and responding to deterioration.
Domain three: therapeutic and interpersonal communication with health consumers and staff, patient education, de-escalation, documentation and culturally responsive communication.
Domain four: interprofessional collaboration, delegation, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, quality improvement, escalation, continuity of care and reflective practice.
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