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

Bachelor of Nursing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
8455  Bachelor of Nursing 
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  360  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
72782  Bachelor of Nursing  Level 6  NQF Level 07  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
  • To develop professional nurses to be competent managers, educators and health care providers, in all the spheres of health care delivery.
  • To achieve the objectives of the health care facilities by means of the utilization of management activities of planning, organizing, directing and controlling, within the context of the national health's mission, philosophy and policy.
  • Provide learning and teaching opportunities for individuals, families, and communities through the use of creative teaching and learning strategies, for optimal health of consumers.
  • Provide comprehensive health service to the individuals, families and communities within the national health philosophy and mission by applying primary health care approach. 
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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. A professionally qualified nurse in the following:
  • General Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Or Psychiatric Nursing
  • Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
  • He/she should also possess at least two years experience in any health care setting. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Managerial role: Achieve the objectives of the health care facility by means of the utilization of management activities of planning, organising, directing and controlling, within the context of the national health's mission, philosophy and policy.

    2. Educational role: Provide learning and teaching opportunities for individuals, family, community, health professionals and students, through the use of creative teaching and learning strategies, for optimal health of consumers.

    3. Providers role: Provide comprehensive health service to the individuals, families and communities within the national health philosophy and mission by applying primary health care approach.

    4. Professional role: Assume autonomy, responsibility and accountability for the effective management of nursing to individuals, families and communities in all settings, to ensure quality of care within the multidisciplinary team.

    5. Advocacy role: Advocate for the rights of individuals, families, group or community and health care providers, including occupational health and safety within the health service setting.

    6. Research role: 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.


    Specified Outcomes:

    1.1 Internalize and apply the leadership theories and styles to the relevant field of specialisation.
    1.2 Analyze different management levels in the health services and apply the management process effectively.
    1.3 Apply the management planning process in all spheres of health care services and delegate responsibilities to subordinates.
    1.4 Use the different types of organization structures and principles to direct and utilize staff in the implementation of plans made in the health care services.
    1.5 Apply the communication process to identify and improve the communication structures and its barriers in a health care setting.
    1.6 Control the quality of nursing care through the use of components of quality improvement and strategies for standard setting and evaluation of quality nursing care.

    2.1 Apply the knowledge and skills in educational settings.
    2.2 Plan and evaluate teaching learning considering appropriate strategies and teaching materials as well as cultural diversities and learning styles of students and health care providers/consumers.
    2.3 Implement and evaluate the teaching-learning session.
    2.4 Design, implement and review learning programmes in accordance with requirements of the relevant legislation and statutory bodies, including the country 's needs.
    2.5 Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of educational provision.

    3.1 Recognize the implications of social, cultural, economic and political trends in the provision of nursing.
    3.2 Apply and utilize scientific approach in provision of comprehensive health services to individual, families and
    communities.
    3.3 Provide safe and quality health care to individuals, families and communities.
    3.4 Identify environmental risks in various situations.
    3.5 Compile an appropriate emergency care and life saving plan for an individual, family, a group or community.
    3.6 Promote community development through partnership and collaboration.

    4.1 Apply principles of professionalism in nursing, practice including midwife.
    4.2 Assume responsibility and accountability for the effective in all settings to ensure quality of care.
    4.3 Maintain professional excellence, credibility and competence through continuing education for Professional growth and development.

    5.1 Advocate for the empowerment and individual, family and community.
    5.2 Advocate for the rights of the nurse with in the ethical legal framework.

    6.1 Initiate and design a research plan.
    6.2 Interpret and communicate research findings appropriately. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1 Theories and leadership styles are applied.
    1.1.2 Components of effective leadership skills are demonstrated.
    1.1.3 The leadership process is internalised and applied.

    1.2.1 Different management levels and styles are analysed and applied in the relevant field.
    1.2.2 The management process is applied in the relevant field.
    1.2.3 Principles of participatory management are demonstrated in the health services.
    1.2.4 Communication and self-assessment skills are demonstrated.

    1.3.1 Operation and strategic planning phases are applied in nursing management.
    1.3.2 The relationships among the mission, philosophy, purpose and objectives of the organization are demonstrated.
    1.3.3 Policies and procedural standards of the organization are demonstrated.
    1.3.4 Principles of delegation are applied in managing health care settings.

    1.4.1 Types and principles of the organization process are utilized to manage heath services/educational institution.
    1.4.2 Principles and process of decision -making and problem solving are adhered to.
    1.4.3 Provision and utilization of available resources are made use of (human, material and financial resources).
    1.4.4 Patterns of relationships between the multidisciplinary team are demonstrated.
    1.4.5 Application of organizational theories, modalities of organizing nursing care, is demonstrated in rendering quality nursing care.
    1.4.6 The ability to plan, manage, and implement change is demonstrated.

    1.5.1 Identification and knowledge of the communication structures in an institution is demonstrated.
    1.5.2 Communication skills are effected in an acceptable manner across the cultural spectrum.
    1.5.3 Appropriate and relevant health education is given to groups and individuals using appropriate resources.
    1.5.4 Communication and interpersonal skills are demonstrated in interacting with colleagues and other members of the health team.

    1.6.1 The ability to render quality nursing care is demonstrated.
    1.6.2 Quality care is ensured by developing standards and criteria.
    1.6.3 Demonstration of the ability to identify and prevent health risks against patient and personnel, in the health care services.


    2.1.1 The nature of human cognition is applied to the process of learning and teaching.
    2.1.2 Teaching and learning theories are applied in teaching and learning process.
    2.1.3 The knowledge of factors influencing teaching and learning environment are displayed.
    2.1.4 Knowledge of different educational philosophy and learning styles are applied to teaching learning environment.

    2.2.1 Cultural diversities in planning for a teaching learning session is displayed.
    2.2.2 The ability to plan and organize a teaching learning session is demonstrated.
    2.2.3 Competence in using appropriate teaching strategies is illustrated.
    2.2.4 Usage of effective teaching-learning materials is demonstrated in all teaching-learning sessions.
    2.2.5 The ability to evaluate teaching-learning plans is displayed.

    2.3.1 Ability to implement appropriate teaching learning strategies is demonstrated.
    2.3.2 Effective teaching-learning materials including the use of technology to facilitate a learning session is shown.
    2.3.3 Consideration of cultural diversities, learning styles, principles and factors affecting teaching and learning is displayed.
    2.3.4 Knowledge and application of contemporary issues in nursing education is demonstrated.
    2.3.5 Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of a teaching -learning session is illustrated.
    2.3.6 Evaluation and /or assessment of student performance in both the theoretical and clinical setting is demonstrated.
    2.3.7 Motivation of students and health care providers /consumers in participating in teaching learning session including self-and peer group evaluation is shown.

    2.4.1 The ability to design learning programmes in the nursing education institution is demonstrated.
    2.4.2 Appropriate legislation in designing curriculum is applied.
    2.4.3 Ability to implement curriculum in nursing institution according to set criteria is displayed.
    2.4.4 Competence in evaluating /reviewing the designed curriculum is shown.

    2.5.1 Evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of educational provision is demonstrated.
    2.5.2 Setting of standards and criteria to monitor educational provision is demonstrated.
    2.5.3 Corrective mechanisms to remedy inappropriate and ineffective situations are instituted.


    3.1.1 Knowledge of environmental factors influencing health services is applied.
    3.1.2 The ability to identify and utilize the health care structures is shown.
    3.1.3 Application and utilizing of epidemiological process is utilized to determine health and risk factors is displayed.
    3.1.4 Identification and planning of health promotion needs of the culturally diverse individual, family and community is demonstrated.

    3.2.1 Utilization of primary health care approach within the health illness continuum displayed.
    3.2.2 Provisional comprehensive health care to the specific groups (i.e. mother and child, adolescent, workers, the aged) is demonstrated.
    3.2.3 Knowledge and skills of assessing and providing treatment to an individual, family and community is shown.
    3.2.4 The ability to apply the knowledge and the control of communicable diseases and non -communicable diseases is described.
    3.2.5 The ability to control and prevent the environmental factors affecting the health of the individual, family and community is demonstrated.
    3.2.6 Application of relevant policies and legislation regarding drugs and nutrition is implemented.

    3.3.1 Setting of standards and criteria to monitor safe and quality health care is demonstrated.
    3.3.2 Usage of nursing audits to evaluate quality and safe care is displayed.
    3.3.3 Evaluation of the set standards is demonstrated.
    3.3.4 Corrective mechanisms to remedy inappropriate and unsafe situations are instituted and displayed.

    3.4.1 Ability to identify emergency or /and disaster situations is demonstrated.
    3.4.2 Assessment skills are displayed in any emergency situation.
    3.4.3 Ability to participate in the development of a data base on emergency and disaster management is demonstrated.

    3.5.1 Ability to familiarize self with existing institution, disseminate documented information to colleagues and other stakeholders is demonstrated.
    3.5.2 Ability to plan with relevant health team members for mapping out strategies to manage a disaster /emergency situation is demonstrated.
    3.5.3 Networking strategies and health education programmes are planned to capacitate health team members, individual, families, group or a community.

    3.6.1 Establishment of consultative forums with the appropriate stakeholders is done.
    3.6.2 Ability to identify and coordinate the integrated use of available resource to improve community participation is illustrated.
    3.6.3 Assessment of resources needed for community health projects, and methods to obtain resources not currently available is demonstrated.
    3.6.4 Development of a plan for community health projects negotiating with community elements and groups, is displayed.
    3.6.5 Coordination, implementation and evaluation of the negotiated plan is demonstrated.
    3.6.6 Empowerment strategies to capacitate the community are illustrated.


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

    4.2.1 Application nursing care management in activities according to the standards of practice and scope of practice are demonstrated.
    4.2.2 Participation in multi disciplinary quality assurance task groups at various levels is displayed.
    4.2.3 Responsibility and accountability in the practice is maintained.

    4.3.1 Constructive contribution to professional work and community settings is done.
    4.3.2 Excellence and originally in nursing practice is pursued.
    4.3.3 Creation of professional development opportunities through continuing education is displayed.


    5.1.1 A relationship that acknowledges the rights of the individual., family and community in the health and nursing provision is created.
    5.1.2 The rights of the individual, family and community to make decisions for their own are acknowledged.
    5.1.3 Knowledge of human rights is applied.
    5.1.4 Educational programmes to individuals, families and co mm un it y regarding human rights, are planned and implemented.

    5.2.1 Communicate with colleagues on safety and human rights at the workplace.
    5.2.2 Occupational health and protection of workers' rights are effectively promoted.
    5.2.3 Participation in promotion and protection of nurse 's and other health workers in health service settings, is demonstrated.
    5.2.4 Safety of clients patients, nurses and health workers in workers and care settings is promoted.
    5.2.5 Participation in planning and implementation of human rights policies of employees and clients/ patients are promoted.
    5.2.6 Promotion of healthy labour relations is maintained.


    6.1.1 Identification of actual and potential areas for nursing and health research is done.
    6.1.2 Collaboration with other members of the health care team and the community, in identifying problem areas, is initiated.
    6.1.3 Knowledge and skills of conducting research are demonstrated.
    6.1.4 The ability to conduct research within the ethical and legal framework of nursing and health related profession are demonstrated.

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


    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
  • Research report 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical:

    A person with Bachelor of Nursing will purse:
  • Honours and/or masters degree in nursing or health related degree
  • Postgraduate diploma in nursing discipline and any health related profession

    Horizontal:
    A person who exit from the programme before completing may obtain a diploma in:
  • Nursing education and community nursing science
  • Nursing management and community nursing science. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    All assessment will be moderated by internal and second assessors. The programme and qualification will be reviewed periodically 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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