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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Nursing Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
8459  Bachelor of Nursing Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of North West 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  510  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2015-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
72783  Bachelor of Nursing Science  Level 6  NQF Level 07  510  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
  • To develop an independent, caring and compassionate nurse practitioner and midwife, to render comprehensive scientific nursing and midwifery.
  • To provide comprehensive, scientific nursing and midwifery care to clients along all phases of life.
  • To conduct research and utilise research findings to improve nursing and health care to individuals, families and communities, and to contribute to the body of knowledge of the profession, as well as to health-related issues.
  • To act within the ethical -legal framework of the nursing and health profession.
  • To advocate for the rights of individuals, families, communities and health care providers within the health care settings.
  • To respond efficiently and effectively to emergency and disaster situations to save lives and prevent disability. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Matriculation exemption or its equivalent as approved by the University Senate. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Provide comprehensive, scientific nursing and midwifery care to clients along all phases of the life cycle.
    2. Conduct research and utilise research findings to improve nursing and health care to individuals, families and communities, and to contribute to the body of knowledge of the profession, as well as to health - related issues.
    3. Act within the ethical - legal framework of the nursing and health profession.
    4. Advocate for the rights of individuals, families, group or community and health care providers, including occupational health and safety within the health service setting.
    5. Respond effectively and effectively to emergency and disaster situations to save lives and prevent disability.


    Specified Outcomes:

    1.1 Apply holistic nursing care to individuals, families, groups And communities to meet basic needs throughout the life span.
    1.2 Recognise the implications of social, cultural, economic and political trends on the provision of nursing care and health services.
    1.3 Assume responsibility and Accountability in the management of the health/illness status of the individual , family, group or community along all phases of the life cycle.
    1.4 Apply scientific nursing care to acute and chronic conditions.
    1.5 Apply the scientific nursing Process to midwifery care.
    1.6 Demonstrate a scientific knowledge and skills in the of mental health care to optimize the health status of the individual, family and community.
    1.7 Provide preventive and promotive health services at iccupational and school environment.
    1.8 Maximize utilization of resources to improve quality nursing care.

    2.1 Initiate and design a research plan.
    2.2 Analyse and communicate research findings appropriately.

    3.1 Apply principles of professionalism in nursing, practice and midwifery.
    3.2 Assume autonomy, responsibility and accountability for the effective management in all settings to ensure quality of care.
    3.3 Maintain professional excellence, credibility and competence through continuing education for professional growth and development.

    4.1 Advocate for the empowerment of the individual family and community.
    4.2 Advocate for the rights of nurse with in the ethical legal framework.

    5.1 Identify environmental risks in various situations.
    5.2 Compile an appropriate emergency care and life saving plan for an individual, family, group or community.
    5.3 Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of physical, psychological and emotional responses as well as the immediate needs of individuals, families, and communities facing emergencies and disasters. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1 Nursing care will be demonstrated in meeting the basic needs of individuals, families and communities.
    1.1.2 Basic communication, interpersonal and technological skills are demonstrated in interaction with clients, families, groups and communities and with multidisciplinary team members.
    1.1.3 The nursing process is applied in the assessment and diagnosis of basic needs of the individual, family, group and community.
    1.1.4 Knowledge of structural composition of the body is applied.

    1.2.1 Levels of prevention in a comprehensive health services are applied to the practice of nursing.
    1.2.2 The knowledge of epidemiological process is utilized to determine health and risk indicators.
    1.2.3 Health promotion needs of the culturally diverse client are identified and planned for.
    1.2.4 Health care structures are utilized throughout in meeting basic human needs.

    1.3.1 The nursing process is applied to the 1 management of common and minor ailments.
    1.3.2 Preventive and promotive health care is provided according to the needs of individual, family and community.
    1.3.3 The ability to assess, train and care for a mentally retarded child is demonstrated.
    1.3.4 Referrals to other health team members or applicable community resources is done.
    1.3.5 A comprehensive family study to address the health needs/problems of a family in the community is completed.
    1.3.6 Knowledge of pharmacology and relevant legislations is applied to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.

    1.4.1 Acute and chronic diseases are managed while attending to the illness experience of the individual, family and community.
    1.4.2 Emergency interventions are performed.
    1.4.3 Quality nursing care is ensured in managing acute and chronic conditions.
    1.4.4 Knowledge of the nursing process is applied.

    1.5.1 The ability to advice women on pregnancy and family planning is demonstrated.
    1.5.2 Knowledge of women 's health is applied in meeting the needs of individual, family and community.
    1.5.3 Health needs and problems related to pregnancy, labour and pueperium are scientifically managed and/or referred to appropriate multidisciplinary team.
    1.5.4 The immediate care of newborn baby is attended to utilizing the nursing process.
    1.5.5 Emergency interventions for managing pregnancy, labour, and pueperium including the newborn complications are demonstrated.
    1.5.6 Quality midwifery care is ensured by developing standards and criteria to monitor midwifery interventions.
    1.5.7 The ethical, legal and statutory aspects of midwifery practice are applied.
    1.5.8 Health needs and problems related to pregnancy, labour and pueperium are scientifically managed or referred to appropriate health team members.
    1.5.9 The ability to assess progress of labour and to conduct a delivery is demonstrated.
    1.5.10 Evaluation skills are demonstrated to assess the condition of the mother and the baby after birth.

    1.6.1 The ability to participate in the planning and management of institutional and non-institutional psychiatric services are demonstrated.
    1.6.2 Assess and plan to meet the specific needs of the individual, family and community with common psychiatric disorders.
    1.6.3 Knowledge of relevant psychiatric legislation is demonstrated.
    1.6.4 The ethical, legal and statutory aspects of psychiatric nursing practice are applied.
    1.6.5 Competency in applying psychiatric nursing skills is demonstrated.
    1.6.6 Sensitivity towards individual, family and community with mental health problems is displayed.

    1.7.1 Knowledge related to health needs of employees and school children is demonstrated.
    1.7.2 The ability to manage identified problems of employees and school children is demonstrated and referral to appropriate multidisciplinary team members is made.
    1.7.3 Health education programmes are planned and implemented.
    1.7.4 The role of worker's unions in bargaining for the modification of employment equity acts to create enabling environment for clients and health workers are identified and utilized.

    1.8.1 Material, human and financial resources are utilized optimally.
    1.8.2 The ability to grow and develop professionally is demonstrated by the nurse practitioner and midwife.
    1.8.3 Maintenance and monitoring of nursing care standards are ensured.
    1.8.4 Knowledge of management processes is applied in administering of a health unit.


    2.1.1 Identification of actual and potential research areas for nursing and health is done.
    2.1.2 Collaboration with other m embers of the health care tea m and the community, in identifying problem areas, is initiated.
    2.1.3 Know ledge and skills of conducting research are demonstrated.
    2.1.4 The ability to conduct research within the ethical and legal framework o f nursing and health related profession are demonstrated.

    2.2.1 Ability to compile detailed reports on research findings.
    2.2.2 Analysis of research findings is competently carried out.
    2.2.3 Competence in utilizing research findings in nursing and health related profession, to improve quality care is
    demonstrated.
    2.2.4 Application of simple procedures for disseminating information on research findings, is conducted.
    2.2.5 Appropriate recommendations to relevant stakeholders are made.


    3.1.1 An awareness and appreciation of the ethical, legal and statutory aspects of nursing is demonstrated in the practice of nursing and midwifery.
    3.1.2 The code of ethics of the nurse is effectively applied in the practice of nursing and midwife.
    3.1.3 Professional skills are demonstrated in the practice of nursing and midwife.

    3.2.1 Application of nursing care management activities according to the standards of practice and scope of practice are demonstrated.
    3.2.2 Participation in multidisciplinary quality assurance task groups at various levels is displayed.
    3.2.3 Responsibility and accountability in the practice is maintained.

    3.3.1 Constructive contribution to professional work and community settings is done.
    3.3.2 Excellence and originality in nursing practice is pursued.
    3.3.3 Creation of professional development opportunities through continuing education is displayed.


    4.1.1 A relationship that acknowledges the rights of individual., family and community in the health and nursing provision is created.
    4.1.2 The rights of the individual, family and community to make decisions for t heir own health are acknowledged.
    4.1.3 Knowledge of human rights is applied.
    4.1.4 Educational programmes to individuals, families and communities regarding hu m rights, are planned and implemented.

    4.2.1 Communication wit h colleagues on safety and nurse with in the ethical legal human rights at the workplace is carried out.
    4.2.2 Occupational health and protection of workers' rights are effectively promoted.
    4.2.3 Participation in promotion and protection of nurses and other health w o rkers in health service settings, is demonstrated.
    4.2.4 Safety of clients/patients, nurses and health workers in the work and care settings is promoted.
    4.2.5 Participation in planning and Implementation of hum an rights policies o f employees and clients/patients are promoted.
    4.2.6 Promotion of healthy labour relations is maintained.


    5.1.1 Ability to identify emergency or/and disaster situations is demonstrated.
    5.1.2 Assessment skills are displayed in any emergency situation.
    5.1.3 Ability to participate in the development of a database on emergency and disaster management is demonstrated.

    5.2.1 Ability to familiarize self with existing Institution, disseminate documented information to colleagues and other stakeholders is demonstrated.
    5.2.2 Ability to plan with relevant health team members for mapping out strategies to manage a disaster/emergency situation is demonstrated.
    5.2.3 Networking strategies and health education programmes are planned to capacitate health team members, individuals, families, group or a communities.

    5.3.1 Basic principles of emergency care are effectively applied in the management of emergencies.
    5.3.2 Appropriate responses to disaster situations are developed and implemented.
    5.3.3 Principles of crisis intervention and primary health care are applied in educating, teaching, counselling and managing the emergency or disaster casualties.
    5.3.4 Participation with communities and other stakeholders in management of emergency /disaster situations is demonstrated.
    5.3.5 Determination of the roles of various groups in emergency or disaster is demonstrated.
    5.3.6 Ability to refer the emergency /disaster casualties to appropriate health agencies is demonstrated.


    Integrated assessment:

    Assessment/evaluation in the programme is based on an integrated approach that includes formative and summative assessment/evaluation: -
  • Simulations
  • Work-place assessments and practical
  • Written examinations
  • Oral examinations
  • Written assignments and creative work
  • Case-studies and case-presentations
  • Clinical and academic ward rounds and
  • Projects and seminars
  • Journal assessment and self-evaluation
  • Competency evaluation of clinical skills
  • Comprehensive evaluation of nursing care, and
  • Problems - based learning (PBL) strategies

    A research report will be assessed by both internal and external examiners at the end of the programme. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical:

    A person with BNSc qualification will pursue:
  • Master programme in any nursing or health related degree e g Public Health, Sociology
  • Postgraduate diploma in nursing discipline or any health related profession

    Horizontal :

    A person who exit from the programme before completing may :
  • Pursue basic life support programmes
  • Be marketable in home-based nursing, old age homes, hospice and/or any information technology 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    All assessment will be moderated by internal and external assessors. The programme and qualification will be reviewed periodically by the South African Nursing Council and external assessors appointed by the Senate of the University.
    This review will include teaching and learning methodologies, assessment practice, and programme and qualifications fitness for purpose. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Registration of assessors will be in accordance with the criteria set by the following:
  • South African Nursing Council
  • SAQA
  • CHE
  • Academic assessors from other universities in South Africa 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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