5333 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 20 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5333 (2026)
Question asked:	17 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	16 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05333_2026
Document guid:	cf0cdf9b-47b9-4498-ac34-bf4ba44bbbbe

5333 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many expressions of interest have been received to date for the Nurse Practitioner Training and Support Scheme and on what dates?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that an EOI ran in 2025 for interest in becoming a Nurse Practitioner. This was not limited to the NPTSS scheme, 342 expressions of interest were received.