Bachelor of Nursing

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Demonstrate knowledge of psychology and sociology applied in nursing and midwifery practice to benefit health care delivery.
• Ensure knowledge of bio-natural sciences meets professional health care requirements.
• Provide assistance to clients and identify indicators of relapse or complications.
• Use technology in nursing and midwifery practice for effective diagnosis and treatment.
• Initiate treatment for common conditions, including prescribing medication.
• Demonstrate understanding of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and treatment protocols.
• Apply pharmacological principles in caring for neonates.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Advocate for individual, group, and community rights in health care.
• Apply practice in compliance with SA Nursing and Health Care legislation.
• Interpret and apply ethical codes and professional standards consistently.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Plan and provide health care based on assessment and informed decision making.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, SANC requirements, and international best practices.
• Establish systems for cost-effective and efficient service delivery.
• Promote team approach to health care and provide a supportive environment.
• Manage pharmacological preparations, treatment, and resources effectively.
• Implement quality management systems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Organize and communicate professional information accurately.
• Promote community involvement in health care.
• Document assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation accurately and securely.
• Monitor and improve standards for health care delivery.
• Communicate effectively using various media.
• Establish supportive relationships and provide effective care.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Conduct research based on identified needs and research process steps.
• Uphold ethical research principles and methods.
• Develop strategies based on health assessments and epidemiological principles.
• Provide care based on scientific evidence.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Maintain personal development and emotional balance for professional service delivery.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Contribute to nursing practice development.
• Use relevant teaching and mentoring strategies.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Provide context-appropriate health care based on assessment.
• Implement nursing care and interventions effectively.
• Diagnose and manage conditions accurately.
• Support mentally ill patients using accepted techniques.
• Provide care for recovering and long-term/terminally ill patients.
• Demonstrate competent clinical skills and decision-making.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Prepare women and families for pregnancy, childbirth, and post-natal changes.
• Conduct comprehensive obstetric assessments.
• Monitor foetal wellbeing and manage potential emergencies.
• Provide intra-labour care and post-natal care aligned with guidelines.
• Ensure the wellbeing of mother and child in the long term.

Integrated Assessment:

• Various tests and assignments per module.
• Major projects each year related to community engagement, teaching material development, wound care, or home visits.
• Formative assessment through tests, case studies, assignments, skills assessment, and simulations.
• Summative assessment through OSCEs, integrated assessments, and examinations.
• Practical modules must be completed before progressing to successive years.
• Practical module marks contribute 50% to the combined mark.