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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Nursing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96914  Master of Nursing 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
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  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The learner must be able to specialise within a specific field of nursing at the level of a clinical nurse specialist and be able to apply critical analysis and problem solving techniques in the investigation of health related problems through research which will contribute to a scientific basis for nursing practice. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
An approved Bachelor's level Degree. Conferment of status. Registered as a general nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Paid up membership of an association providing indemnity cover (internal requirements of some nursing departments). 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification, Master of Nursing, may be awarded to the learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning, which concept includes but is not limited to learning outcomes achieved through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
One
Critically review, analyse and apply the results of health and nursing related literature to their own investigation
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field or area of investigation.
2. Analyse and apply results of health and nursing related literature to their own field or area of investigation.

Two
Conduct their own research, the results of which contribute to the scientific basis of the discipline of nursing.
1. Select the appropriate research paradigm (qualitative or quantitative and method for investigation.
2. Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process to solve a problem related to nursing.
3. Apply research tools effectively and correctly to the research process.

Three
Logically and critically develop, analyse and draw conclusions from the findings of the research.
1. Analyse the data logically.
2. Review the findings in relation to existing knowledge and critically draw conclusions.

Four
Communicate the results of the research in an acceptable manner, which will enhance the transfer of technology.
1. Apply relevant skills to communicate the results in written and oral form that will enable utilisation of the research by the profession.

Critical Outcomes embedded in the specified outcomes:

These critical outcomes must be embedded within all learning or qualification programmes. Critical outcomes include but are not limited to:
1. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
4. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
5. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.
6. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
7. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem- solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
8. Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
One:
1. The listed and cited health and nursing related literature of the literature review and the exposition of the research reflect familiarity with relevant and recent findings and trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the field or area of investigation.
2. Models, principles, theories techniques, methodologies and results of health and nursing related literature are critically analysed and applied to their own field of research.

Two:
1. The use of literature surveys/correlation/experimentation/causal analysis or appropriate qualitative research method is fully justified.
2. The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
  • The stated questions, objectives or hypotheses direct the investigation to solve a nursing problem.
  • The research is planned, conducted reported in accordance with sound ethical principles of research and professional values.
  • The sampling strategy is planned and executed in a manner that aims to allow study findings, if appropriate, to be generalised to the population and to be attributed to the treatment/intervention variable.

    3. Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and include a range of media.
  • Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data analyses, data presentation and the production of a dissertation.
  • The appropriate narrative, mathematical and statistical analysis methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
  • The quality of the data is evaluated in terms of validity and reliability in a manner that is consistent with the research paradigm.

    Three:
    1. The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical and narrative analyses are logical and juxtaposed with relevant models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies of the field or area of investigation.
  • Critical interpretation of data reflects the ability to evaluate contradictory findings of the study and challenge existing theories, models, principles, methodologies and techniques if indicated.

    Four:
    1. Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating and defending the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.
  • The results of the research are correctly explained in relation to existing knowledge in the field or area of investigation in a manner that will enhance utilisation of the research in practice and further research.

    Integrated Aassessment:
    Continuous evaluation: (formative and summative evaluations): projects, individual and group; portfolios; learning diaries; tests; written and oral; oral presentations; clinical assessments; workplace assessments; simulations; panel assessments. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation with a Doctoral Degree in Nursing. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC and South African Nursing Council. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    SERTEC (currently). 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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.
     
    1. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 


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