Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Promote individual, group, and community rights advocacy activities related to law and health care provision.
• Apply SA Nursing and Health Care legislation consistently, reflecting a clear understanding and interpretation.
• Interpret and apply ethical codes, professional accountability, and responsibility, and standards for nursing and midwifery practice.
• Apply a Primary Health Care approach in practice.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Apply knowledge of psychology and sociology in nursing and midwifery practice to enhance health care delivery.
• Meet bio-natural sciences requirements for professional health care.
• Implement nursing interventions based on individualized plans for mentally ill persons.
• Utilize psycho-social techniques for therapeutic management.
• Support patients recovering from illness for discharge and prevention of relapse.
• Use technology to diagnose and treat illnesses effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Organize, present, and communicate professional information accurately and consistently.
• Promote community involvement in health care through information sharing and collaboration.
• Document assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation accurately and timely.
• Monitor standards for unit health care delivery and identify areas for improvement.
• Utilize various media and technology effectively for communication.
• Establish supportive and therapeutic relationships using interpersonal skills.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Base health care planning and provision on sound assessment and informed decision-making.
• Develop unit philosophy, vision, mission, goals, policy, and procedures compliant with legislation and international best practices.
• Establish systems for cost-effective and efficient service delivery.
• Implement management processes for effective resource management.
• Ensure correct storage, preparation, and administration of pharmacological treatment.
• Monitor and implement quality management systems effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Manage personal development to maintain emotional balance and promote effective service delivery.
• Engage in professional development activities contributing to nursing growth.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge through research activities.
• Direct learning activities towards positive health outcomes using relevant teaching strategies.
• Mentor others according to their needs and scope of practice.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Prepare women and families for pregnancy, childbirth, and family changes considering the woman's context.
• Conduct obstetric history-taking and physical examinations comprehensively.
• Monitor foetal wellbeing and interpret observations and laboratory results accurately.
• Manage mothers during labour and delivery comprehensively.
• Demonstrate understanding of newborn care and management.
• Identify and manage emergencies for mother and/or foetus promptly.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Provide appropriate health care based on comprehensive health assessment.
• Implement nursing care integrated according to plans.
• Identify changes in health status timely for preventive or corrective measures.
• Diagnose and manage conditions according to treatment guidelines.
• Deliver physical and psychological care for long-term and terminally ill patients.
• Demonstrate competent clinical skills and decision-making.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Conduct limited scope research based on identified needs following research process steps.
• Ensure research conducted adheres to ethical principles and methods.
• Develop strategies/programs based on comprehensive health assessments and epidemiological principles.
• Provide care based on scientific evidence.

Integrated Assessment:

• Formative assessment strategies include written assignments, tests, projects, demonstrations, clinical assessments, and involvement in research projects.
• Summative assessment may include oral, written, practical examinations, continuous assessment during placement, proficiency in practical skills, progress reports, discussion groups, clinical assignments, self-directed learning follow-up, and OSCEs.