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

Bridging Diploma: Nursing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22974  Bridging Diploma: Nursing 
ORIGINATOR
NKANDLA SUB-CAMPUS (KZN COLL) 
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  240  Level 5  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 10105/14  2015-07-01  2018-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-06-30   2023-06-30  

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 
The primary purpose is to provide qualifying learners with a diploma level knowledge, to function as a committed and skilled nurse practitioner in both hospital and community settings in all aspects related to nursing, provide opportunities for continued holistic professional and personal growth, contributing towards effective comprehensive health service delivery.

The secondary purpose of the qualification is:
  • To provide SA Community with significant numbers of diplomats in the nursing fields so that nursing related issues based on professional activity is facilitated and promoted.
  • To provide SA Community with Registered Nurses who can improve the health status of individuals, groups and communities.
  • To provide SA Community with Registered Nurses who will meet the requirements to register for a professional qualification with the SANC. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners who register for this qualification can:
  • Learn from previous experience (Enrolled Course), class attendance, practical exposure in various settings e.g. clinics, community, hospital and written material.
  • Communicate and apply what they have learned.
  • Take responsibility for their own learning and progress with guidance.

    The learner who register for this qualification have grade 12.

    Recognition of prior learning:

    This qualification recognises formal prior learning - Enrolled Nurse. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The qualification is achieved under the SANC Regulation R683 of 14 April 1989 amended by R8 of 8.01.1993. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

    1. Identify, analyse, formulate and solve convergent and divergent health related problems of individuals, groups, and community in the domain of nursing service delivery.

    2. Work effectively with others as a member of the team, group, organisation and community.

    3. The RN/Diplomat can manage and organise her/his personal, professional activities and life responsibly and effectively including her/his studies.

    4. The Registered Nurse can collect, analyse, organise, evaluate and use information appropriately as required for her studies and profession.

    5. 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.

    6. The Registered Nurse can use science and technology effectively and critically in the domain of social and health service showing responsibility towards health, well-being of all age groups including the environement.

    7. The Registered Nurse can demonstrate a holistic understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that health problem solving do not exist in isolation and by acknowledging their responsibilities in the nursing profession.

    Specific Outcomes:

    The learner can:

    1. Use the scientific approach to solve a problem at various life span of an individual or a group at various settings, community and hospital.

    2. Create and facilitate an environment that is therapeutic and inductive for team members and meets the individual/family/group/community need for privacy, confidentiality, well-being and dignity.

    3. Think contextually; reflect on learning from individual and professional experience, nursing disciplines in relation to social and health problems and how they are influenced.

    4. Collect data, analyse, interpret them and seek for further information she needs for her studies and profession.

    5. Communicate effectively with clients/patients, professionals and the community in general on health matters.

    6. Handle technology effectively specifically related to nursing.

    7. Demonstrate the holistic approach of providing nursing care.

    8. Manages various medical and surgical conditions related to all stages of the life cycle including the care of the dying.

    9. Provides health and prevents illness.

    10. Adheres to legal and ethical framework.

    11. Manages a health service unit including patient care and emergencies.

    12. Handles the client behaviour effectively. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment criteria associated with Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

    1. Learners will be assessed on their abilities in form of study material, assignments, oral or written, case studies, examination, accompaniment, continuous assessment and projects.
  • Solve problems by exploring and assessing direct and indirect factors relevant to nursing by PBL.
  • Solve health related problems by providing alternative strategies to deal with those problems at primary, secondary and tertiary level of care by PBL, continuous assessment and accompaniment.
  • Identify health related problems in own and other lives by using case studies.
  • Use their knowledge and experience to offer suggestion for solving health problems at a community level by case studies, PBL and projects.

    2. Demonstrate evidence of personal skills (tolerance, empathy, listening skills, etc.) in group situations by projects.
  • Demonstrate respect for the opinion of others through written and/or oral reporting without bias.
  • Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local and national communities by projects and PBL.
  • Use effective communication skills with the group by PBL.
  • Organise themselves and others into effective working groups by projects and PBL.
  • Be a supportive follower and active group participant by continuous assessment.

    3. Organise their study plans by assignments.
  • Demonstrate study skills and learning strategies, which suits their personal and professional situation and context by accompaniment.
  • Think independently and offer evidence to support their decisions by PBL.
  • Assess their own strength and weakness and develop coping strategies by accompaniment.

    4. Use resources effectively to suit their individual academic and professional needs by PBL, assignments and case studies.
  • Collect, collate, analyse and integrate information from a variety of sources by PBL, continuous assessment, tests, projects and exams.

    5. Communicate their ideas and provide supportive evidence by case presentation, written & oral exams.
  • Recognise own communication, limitations and problems and seek help appropriately by accompaniment.
  • See, describe and interpret what they come across in appropriate ways by accompaniment.
  • Assist others to speak for themselves on health related matters by PBL.
  • Use language to critically analyse, evaluate and critique others' health related ideas by formative & summative evaluation.

    6. Use scientific methods of investigation, testing and evaluation in nursing/health fields by case studies and PBL.
  • Select appropriate health related technology to suit the needs of the individual or group by accompaniment and continuous assessment.
  • Demonstrate a consideration of the ethics involved in health science and technology issues by continuous assessment.

    7. Draw upon their prior knowledge and experience when investigating and analysing the health situation around them by assignments.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the interconnectedness of factors influencing the achievement of optimal health to find appropriate solutions to health related issues by case studies and PBL.

    Assessment criteria associated with Specific Outcomes:

    In the form of task in study material, written and oral assignments, projects, case studies, PBL, tests, examinations, accompaniment, reports the learner will be assessed on their ability to:

    1. Recognise, identify problems in various conditions, assess underlying factors, plan appropriate nursing action; implement the plan using appropriate formats, evaluate the progress of the patient/client, refers to appropriate authority when the need arises by case studies.

    2. Shows/demonstrates respect and dignity for all members (team), clients, patients' continuous assessment.
  • Develop awareness of diversity in culture and different needs by case studies.
  • Identifies possible problem areas and facilitates better communication by accompaniment.
  • Plans for necessary facilities to improve the environment by accompaniment and continuous assessment.
  • Contributes to effective communication by accompaniment.
  • Maintains privacy and confidentiality as the patient'/client's constitutional right by continuous assessment.

    3. Relates learning gained from individual and professional experience by continuous assessment.
  • Relates the above to different health related contexts using scenarios by PBL.
  • Reflect on personal or professional experience and applies to manage her own life and those entrusted to her by assignments (oral and written).
  • Make connections to health problems of individuals, groups and families by evaluation and reports.

    4. Identifies various resources, material, human for data collection by PBL.
  • Uses the different resources to tap the information she needs and seeks by PBL, assignments, projects and case studies.
  • Gathers all information and collects them to analyse them.
  • Interprets the findings and applies where appropriate to further her studies, knowledge for assignments, projects, reports, exams, statistics, etc.
  • Compiles findings for further references.
  • Applies information relevant to provide quality nursing care by formative and summative evaluation.
  • Shares gained knowledge, skills with other members.

    5. 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 by 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 by formative & summative evaluation.

    6. Interprets guidelines for various technological instruments, apparatus.
  • Handles apparatus used in the nursing field effectively and safely.
  • Takes necessary precautions when the need arises to prevent hazards.
  • Uses technology to seek information (TV, Video) that is available at present.
  • Shows interest in updating herself by attending courses offered e.g. Computer if possible.
  • Seeks information from various resources of improving how to handle new inventions.
  • Uses technology on an applied level to improve nursing care by continuous assessment and demonstration.

    7. Identifies and realises various factors leading to the problem or potential problem of a patient/client.
  • 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 far as possible to meet the patient's/client's need.
  • Contribute to an effective health service delivery and improve the health status of clients/communities by evaluation.

    8. Assessed by evaluation, reports and accompaniment:
  • Demonstrates skills in assessing, analysing, planning, implementing, evaluating medical and surgical conditions.
  • Recognises conditions beyond her scope which needs to be referred to appropriate authorities or specialists.
  • Makes the necessary contact and refers the patient/client to obtain maximum attention to improve his health status.
  • Provides special attention and care for the dying.
  • Directs and controls interaction with patient to emphasise sympathetic and empathetic nursing care.

    9. Assessed by evaluation and reports:
  • Participates in projects, campaigns, various clinics to promote health and prevent illness to groups, communities.
  • Identifies, assess clients, areas, environments which can lead to health problems.
  • Provides the necessary health education to promote health and prevent illness using appropriate aids to assist the client.
  • Identifies resources - human and material and refers the client to obtain maximum assistance.

    10. Assessed by continuous evaluation and reports:
  • Maintains the ethical and moral codes of the nursing profession and displayed in her behaviour.
  • Practice within the prescription of the relevant laws related to nursing and as a South African citizen.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of where to obtain the necessary information to legal and ethical issues.
  • Collaborates harmoniously within the multidisciplinary team.

    11. Applies principles of ward management to handle her unit effectively.
  • Utilise staff members effectively in the unit.
  • Provides total quality care for her patient/client.
  • Displays leadership qualities and handling sensitive issues of all staff members, patients and clients and co-workers without bias.
  • Provides supportive assistance to special needs without deterioration of nursing care.
  • Assess, plans for emergencies.
  • Participates in and handle disaster situations.
  • Provides clinical teaching within the nursing unit.
  • Develop a conductive climate and environment that contributes to staff to retain in the service.

    12. Demonstrates an understanding of human development from the pre-birth stage up to and including old age.
  • Identifies abnormal pattern of behaviour.
  • Recognises, assess social factors, causes related to deviations of client's behaviour, family, community.
  • Plans and participates in possible interventions to handle the client/family effectively.
  • Refer the various deviations to appropriate authority that is beyond the scope of practice.

    Integrated assessment to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:

    1. Continuous assessment by accompaniment of facilitators.

    2. 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 workbook
  • 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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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Diploma is recognised in other countries. 

    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 staffs are used as assessor for formative and summative evaluation.
  • During the period of exposure to another institution e.g. Orthopaedic Nursing Skills, the staff accompanying the students assesses the learner and provides a written report by clinical instructor/tutor.
  • SANC provides the external examination papers and marks the papers. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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