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

Master of Nursing Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16482  Master of Nursing Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 0695/12  2012-07-01  2014-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31   2018-12-31  

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
96561  Master of Nursing  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  180  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The (first) purpose of this qualification is to provide a basis for doctoral studies and other learning opportunities.

The (second) purpose is to prepare leaders in nursing with advanced practice skills to meet the health needs of specific client populations and society

The (third) purpose is to foster role development as clinicians, managers, educators, and researchers to improve the delivery of health care of nursing services.

The (fourth ) purpose is to engage learners in scholarly activity and research to advance the profession of nursing through scientific contributions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • The learner has acquired problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Has mastered the use of scientific nursing process
  • Has acquired basic theoretical and basic research methodological skills
  • Is in possession of a bachelor's degree
  • Has practised as a professional nurse for a minimum of at least two years in the field of specialisation. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

    On completion of the masters programme, the graduate will be able to :

    1. Critically analyse scientific and theoretical constructs in the discipline of nursing and related sciences for application within a chosen area of nursing practice.

    2. Demonstrate competence in the roles of leader, manager, educator and consultant to influence the quality of health care and improve nursing practice.

    3. Establish collaborative relationships with nursing colleagues and other health professionals to enhance delivery of care.

    4. Analyse the social, legal, political and ethical implications of health care issues to influence health policy, health care delivery and the nursing profession.

    5. Use the research process to identity researchable problems, critically evaluate research findings, and participate in conducting research based on knowledge of research in nursing and related health disciplines.

    6. Synthesize knowledge about health care system, including social, cultural, economic and political components, to advance the goals of the nursing profession.

    7. Assume responsibility for continued learning to enhance professional development and contribute to the discipline of nursing. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment criteria:

    The learner will show ability to :

    1. Prioritise problems in consultation with appropriate individuals.

    2. Outline a management plan with realistic short-term and long-term goals and necessary follow up.

    3. Demonstrate effective organisational skills in managing assignments articulate positions about health care and nursing issues

    4. Articulate positions about health care and nursing issues.

    5. Appraise the effectiveness of direct and indirect nursing care for individual and families.

    6. Appraise the services of health care services

    7. Evaluate adequacy of health care services from an institutional and community perspective

    8. Apply the problem solving process to modify goals and plan of action.

    9. Participate in interdisciplinary activities respectful of contributions of other disciplines.

    10. Critique research for utllisation in practice

    11. Participate in research process to improve nursing

    12. Utilise current and classic literature as a basis for nursing practice

    13. Apply scientific principles and theories as a basis for nursing practice 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    On successful completion of this programme, a candidate may proceed to doctoral studies at other institutions. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal and external supervisers
  • no moderating bodies
  • no examiners or 2nd examiners 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Preferably Ph.D, but at least Masters experience research. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012. 

    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.
     
    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.
     
    1. University of Fort Hare 


    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.