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

Diploma: Nursing: General 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14042  Diploma: Nursing: General 
ORIGINATOR
Ceza Hospital 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Diploma  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  185  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 2933/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2011-06-30  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To upgrade/develop the Enrolled Nurse to the level of a Registered Nurse in order to function effectively in different health care settings suing knowledge and skills, professional thinking behaviour and attitude, independently in managing unit and health care of all age groups.

To upgrade/develop the Enrolled Nurse to the level of a Registered Nurse.

To provide qualifying learner with knowledge and skills in order to function effectively in different health care settings using acquired knowledge and skills independently in managing unit and health care of all age groups.

To apply the scientific process of nursing and Primary Health Principles to the nursing care of individual, families and communities. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Government Notice R68
Senior certificate or equivalent
Recognition of prior learning based on criterion referenced assessment for Enrolled Nurses. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification is achieved under SANC Regulation R683 of 14 April 1989 amended by R8 of 8/01/1993. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Specific outcomes:
The learners can:
1. Manage clients with medical and surgical conditions, assess health needs to make a diagnosis planning and intervention pro-implementing the programme and evaluation of intervention programmes and patient progress.
2. Compile an appropriate emergency care and life-saving plan for an individual, family and community.
3. Apply the PHC approach and strategies in promoting community participation and collaboration.
4. Advocate for the rights of individual, families and communities
5. Communicate effectively with clients/patients, professionals and the community in general and health matters.
6. Demonstrate the holistic approach of providing nursing care.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • Identify, analyse problems of individual families and communities and select the best alternative for a problem and evaluate the results of the alternative selected.
  • Work in collaboration with other members of the health team, organisations and special interest groups.
  • Can do a comprehensive individual health assessment including family, community and environmental assessments and make diagnosis.
  • Evaluate the process and outcome of implementation of care of individual, families and communities.
  • The Registered Nurse can communicate effectively using visual and language skills in form of oral and/or written presentation in various situations in the context of health service and professional practice.
  • Can demonstrate a holistic understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that health problem. Solving does not exist in isolation and by acknowledging their responsibilities in the nursing profession. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    One
    Assessing health needs to make a diagnosis, planning and intervention programme, implementing the programme and evaluation of intervention programme and patient progress.

    Two
    Collaborate with health team members to map out and implement a strategy for classifying the needs for care in emergency and disaster situations for individuals, family and community.
    Demonstrates knowledge and skills of implementing strategies for disaster care.

    Three
    Network and form alliances with key player in dealing with key figures in dealing with community health issues and demands.

    Four
    Understand the advocacy process and the rights of individuals, families and communities.

    Five
    Masters the language she uses for communication in a way that their ideas provide sufficient evidence.
    Recognises her own limitation in communication and seeks assistance from others or self-study to improve.
    Makes use of media and technology to be widely informed and improve or facilitate broader communication.
    Interpret non-verbal communication like symbols, gestures, etc and take appropriate action to identify problems or prevent potential problems.
    Use various communication skills to seek and give information.
    Mixes well with other disciplines beyond nursing to increase her own knowledge and share with others.
    Give effective health education to prevent problems and maintain health.

    Six
    Identifies and realises various factors leading to the problem or potential problem of a patient.
    Demonstrates awareness of interconnectedness/influence of political, social, cultural, economic, educational systems and factors on health problems affecting individuals, families and societies.
    Planning nursing care most appropriate to use the holistic approach as fares possible to meet the patient's/client's need.
    Contribute to an effective health service delivery and improve the health status of clients/communities


    Learners will be assessed on the utility in form of study material, assignments and oral or written, case studies, examination, accompaniment, continuous assessment and projects.
  • Utilise critical thinking and solve problems objectively and within the context.
  • Explore alternative.
  • Develop interprofessional and intersectoral relationships that promote health care, demonstrate respect for the opinion of others.
  • Collect, analyse and interpret data against a body of scientific knowledge Formulate nursing and health care diagnosis.
  • Monitor progress and outcome on the physical psychological and psychosocial well being of individual families and communities within health institutions and in other settings.
  • Communicate their ideas and provide supportive evidence.
  • Recognise own communication, limitations and problems and seek help appropriately.
  • See, describe and interpret what they come across in appropriate ways.
  • Assist others to speak for themselves on health related matters.
  • Using languages to critically analyse, evaluate and critique other's health related ideas.
    Draw up their prior knowledge and experience when investigation and analysing the health situation around them.
    Demonstrates knowledge of the interconnectedness of factors influencing the achievement of optimal health to find appropriate solutions to health related issues.

    Integrated assessment:
    Integrated assessment to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
    Continuous assessment by accompaniment of facilitators.
    Formative and summative assessment are integrated.

    Formative:
    Tests
    Projects
  • Assignment
  • Case Study and Presentation
  • Group Projects
    - Nursing History
    - Ethical Problems
    Clinical evaluation
  • Continuous Assessment
  • Exams/Practical
    Clinical workshop
    Accompaniment
    Self-evaluation
    Peer evaluation after
  • teaching/demonstration
  • case presentation

    Summative:
    Examination
  • internal
  • external - 1st and 2nd year
    Final report
    Curriculum evaluation
    Teacher's/Facilitator's evaluation for each student 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    On completion of the course the Diplomat has opportunities to proceed with any other post-basic course. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    A system of second examiner is used/optional.
    The SANC provides its own system of moderation. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Our own Staff are used as assessors for formative and summative evaluation.
    During the period of exposure to another institution e.g. Orthopaedic Nursing Skills -the staff accompanying the student assesses the learner and provides a written report.
    SANC provides the external examination papers and marks the papers for first and second year. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.