Bachelor of Nursing
Health Sciences and Social Services - Curative Health
Purpose and Rationale
The purpose of the qualification is to prepare, at professional degree level, a person for registration with the South African Nursing Council as a general nurse (including community health nurse and psychiatric nurse) and midwife. Furthermore, the aim is to produce nursing graduates who will be professionally equipped at nationally and internationally recognized standards to serve the South African community. They will be able to function independently in the community as primary health care practitioners and/or in hospital-based practice.
Outcomes
- b) "working with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community." See exit level outcomes 3, 5 and
- c) "organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively." See exit level outcomes 3, 4 and
- d) "collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information." See exit level outcomes 1, 6 and
- e) "communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion." See exit level outcomes 2 and
- f) "using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others." See exit level outcomes 1, 7 and
- g) "demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation." See exit level outcomes 1 and
- h) "contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: i. "reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively###" see exit level outcomes 1 and
- ii. "participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities###" see exit level outcomes 3, 4, 5 and 8### note also that learners act in accordance with the code of conduct of the University and, where relevant, that of the professional discipline being studied. iii. "being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts###" see exit level outcomes 3 and
- iv. "exploring education and career opportunities." See exit level outcome 4 and
- v. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities." See exit level outcomes 1.
Assessment Criteria
Qualifying Learner Skills and Competencies
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Clinical Practice
- Identify, assess, plan, and apply nursing/midwifery actions in healthcare.
- Utilize clinical decision-making skills, reflective practice, and critical thinking.
- Apply knowledge of natural, biological, social, and nursing sciences.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
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Communication Skills
- Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with individuals, families, communities, and healthcare team members.
- Communicate appropriately in various nursing contexts including counseling, teaching, management, and research.
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Interprofessional Collaboration
- Understand professional health disciplines and work effectively within a healthcare team.
- Respect the roles of other healthcare workers and demonstrate willingness to collaborate.
- Assume a leadership role in healthcare or community teams.
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Professional Development
- Use learning strategies for continuous professional development.
- Acknowledge responsibility for skill maintenance and seek help when needed.
- Identify personal limitations and engage in self-audit and peer review processes.
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Ethical and Legal Practice
- Function within legal and ethical parameters of nursing and midwifery practice.
- Provide professional care in a multicultural society, respecting human rights and responsibilities.
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Research Skills
- Understand research principles and methodology.
- Apply, critique, and utilize research principles in nursing and midwifery practice.
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Implementation of Care
- Identify appropriate methods, skills, and technology for nursing and midwifery care.
- Assess the outcomes of nursing/midwifery interventions effectively.
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Community Engagement
- Participate in developing health programs with the community.
- Empower communities to take responsibility for their health.
- Identify environmental hazards and propose solutions.
Integrated Assessment
In the final year, learners are evaluated on their cognitive and clinical reasoning skills, psychomotor skills, and patient-centered care. This assessment includes problem-solving, decision-making based on evidence, reflection on practice, and application of knowledge in diverse social and clinical settings.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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