North West University Nursing

North West University Nursing

The nursing profession is essential in promoting health, prevention and treatment of disease conditions and care for a dignified death of a patient.
The School of Nursing Science provides education and training of international quality to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Nursing is a dynamic profession with opportunities for specialization after completing the basic Nursing degree. Dedicated, competent staff ensures that students are equipped with competence, responsibility, authority and accountability after registration as a professional nurse at the South African Nursing Council.
The School of Nursing Science is not just an academic and research domain, but we are also proud of the integral role we play in the community.

Nursing Programmes

The School of Nursing Science of the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) has presented postbasic nursing programmes since 1997.  These programmes are presented through distance education at study centers throughout South Africa.  It started from humble beginnings with five study centers to the current 35 study centers.  Contact sessions are conducted on Saturdays, providing support to students through facilitation and group discussions.  Both students and facilitators are empowered to gain updated knowledge in their fields of interest.
These intensive learning programmes ensured success for many.  During the semester, students complete assignments, write tests and exams for summative and formative evaluation.  The academic content is of high quality and the commitment of facilitators and students as well as the provision of a training solution to adult learners ensures an approximately passing rate of 70%.
receive career-orientated education;This programme offers you an opportunity to:

  • relevant curricula that address current health system issues;
  • study and study support while you work;
  • accelerate your career;
  • set the pace according to your unique circumstances;
  • a network of study centers, nationally and abroad;
  • recognition of prior learning (RPL);
  • affordable, convenient accessible learning programmes; and
  • progressively developing an e-learning infrastructure with a virtual learning environment.

The School of Nursing Science of the North-West University (Potchefstroom campus) offered post-basic nursing programmes through distance learning at study centres across South Africa since 1997. From humble beginnings with 5 study centres, the programme has grown to a current 35. Contact sessions on Saturdays provide students with support through facilitators and group discussions. Not only does the programme reach out to students, but it also empowers facilitators with the latest knowledge in different fields of study.
This intensive learning programme has ensured success for many students. During the semester, students submit assignments, write tests and examination for summative and formative evaluation. The quality academic content, dedication of facilitators and students and providing a training solution to adult students have resulted in an average pass rate of 70%.

Programmes Offered

Students have a choice between the following listed programmes*. A multi-entry and multi-exit approach is followed as prescribed by SAQA.
One-year diplomas [AUDPH]**

Advanced University Diploma in Community Nursing Science

Career opportunities
Successful completion of this Advanced University Diploma will enable you to register with the SANC in the field of Community Nursing.
Admission Criteria
Registered with the SANC in the field of General Nursing and Midwifery.
Duration
The duration of the diploma is one year.  The diploma has a practical component.
Curriculum
First Semester

  • NSDT111: Health Science Dynamics and Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills;
  • NSGT111: Sociology: Introduction A;
  • NSCT211: Community Nursing:  Grounding of Community Nursing;
  • NSMT211: Health Service;  Management: Unit / Clinic Management;  and
  • NSCT271: Community Nursing Practica: runs over one year.

Second Semester

  • NSRT 121: Health Science Research;
  • NSGT 121: Sociology: Introduction B;
  • NSCT 221: Community Nursing: Health Care;
  • NSFT 121:  Financial Health Management;  and
  • NSCT 271:  Community Nursing Practica: runs over one year.

Study centres
Only available when there are at least 15 registered students at any study centre where the need is identified.

Advanced University Diploma in Health Science Education

Career opportunities
Successful completion of this Advanced University Diploma will enable you to register with the SANC in the field of Nursing Education.
Admission Criteria
Registered with the SANC in the field of at least two basic Nursing disciplines that is – General and Midwifery or Community Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
Duration
The duration of the diploma is one year.  The diploma has a practical component.
Curriculum
First Semester

  • NSDT111: Health Science Dynamics and Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills;
  • NSET111: Health Science Education:  Introduction;
  • BSKT111: Industrial Psychology:  Introduction to Work Context;
  • NSET211: Health Science Education:  Curriculum Studies; and
  • NSET271: Health Science Education Practica:  runs over one year.

Second Semester

  • NSRT121: Health Science Research;
  • NSFT121: Financial Health Management;
  • BSKT221: Industrial Psychology:  Personnel Psychology;
  • NSET221: Health Science Education:  Didactics; and
  • NSET271: Health Science Education Practica:  runs over one year.

 

Advanced University Diploma in Health Service Management

Career opportunities
Successful completion of this Advanced University Diploma will enable you to register with the SANC in the field of Nursing Management.
Admission Criteria
Registered with the SANC in the field of General Nursing.
Duration
The duration of the diploma is one year.  The diploma has a practical component.
Curriculum
First Semester

  • NSDT111: Health Science Dynamics and Intrapersonal Interpersonal Skills;
  • BSKT111: Industrial Psychology: Introduction to Work Context;
  • OBAD112:Introduction to Public Management;
  • NSMT211: Health Service Management: Unit/Clinic Management;  and
  • NSMT271: Health Service Management Practica: runs over one year.

Second Semester

  • NSRT121:  Health Science Research;
  • BSKT221:  Industrial Psychology: Personnel Psychology;
  • NSFT121:  Financial Health Management;
  • NSMT221: Health Service Management: Human Resources Management;  and
  • NSMT271: Health Service Management Practica: runs over one year.

 

Advanced University Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care

Career opportunities
Successful completion of this Advanced University Diploma will enable you to register with SANC in the field of Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care.
Admission criteria

  • registered with the SANC in the field of General Nursing as well as Midwifery;
  • your current employer should give written permission for further studies;
  • you should be working in a comprehensive primary health care clinic;
  • you should be able to work 960 hours of clinical practica during the year;
  • undergo a selection process.

G515T is only available where SANC / NWU accreditation has been obtained.  A limited number of students can be accommodated for this course per study centre.
Duration
The duration of the diploma is one year.  The diploma has a practical component.
Curriculum
First Semester

  • NSDT111:  Health Science Dynamics: Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills;
  • NSGT111: Sociology: Introduction A;
  • NSKT211: Pharmacology;
  • NSHT211: Clinical Nursing Science;  Health Assessment, Treatment and Care: Child; and
  • NSHT271: Clinical Nursing Science; Health Assessment, Treatment and Care Practica: runs over one year.

Second Semester

  • NSGT121:  Sociology: Introduction B;
  • NSFT121:  Financial Health Management;
  • NSCT221:  Community Nursing: Primary Health Care;
  • NSHT221:  Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care: Adult;  and
  • NSHT271:  Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care Practica: runs over one year.

Only at the following centre (but subjective to change without further notice):
Vanderbijlpark, Elim and Vryheid.

Programmes Offered

Students have a choice between the following listed programmes*. A multi-entry and multi-exit approach is followed as prescribed by SAQA.
Three-year degree [B.Cur (Ed et Adm)]**

 

Health Service Management and Health Science Education

Career opportunities
Successful completion of this degree will enable you to register with the SANC in the field of Nursing Education and Nursing Management.
Admission Criteria
Registered with the SANC in the field of at least two basic Nursing disciplines that is – General Nursing and Midwifery or Community Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
Duration
The duration of the degree is three years. The degree has two practical components.
Curriculum – First Year
First Semester

  • NSDT111:   Health Science Dynamics and Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills;
  • NSET111:   Health Science Education: Introduction A;
  • BSKT111:   Industrial Psychology: Introduction to Work Psychology; and
  • OBAD112:  Introduction to Public Management.

Second Semester

  • NSRT121:   Health Science Research;
  • NSGT121:   Sociology: Introduction B;
  • BSKT221:   Industrial Psychology: Personnel Psychology;  and
  • NSFT121:   Financial Health Management.

Curriculum – Second Year
First Semester

  • NSMT211:   Health Service Management: Unit / Clinic Management;
  • NSET211:    Health Science Education: Curriculum Studies;
  • VWTL311:    Philosophy of Science: Business Sociology;
  • NSET271:    Health Science Education: Practica runs over one year; and
  • NSMT271:   Health Service Management: Practica runs over one year.

Second Semester

  • NSMT221:   Health Service Management: Human Resource Management;
  • NSET221:    Health Science Education: Didactics;
  • BSOT221:    Industrial Sociology: Occupational Sociology;
  • NSET271:    Health Science Education: Practica runs over one year;  and
  • NSMT271:    Health Service Management: Practica runs over one year.

Curriculum – Third Year
First Semester

  • NSMT311:    Health Service Management: Strategic Management;
  • NSET311:     Health Science Education: Theoretical and Philosophical Education;  and
  • IOPS311:      Industrial Psychology: Organisational Psychology.

Second Semester

  • NSMT321:    Health Service Management: Contemporary Issues;
  • NSET321:     Health Science Education: Contemporary Issues;  and
  • BSOT321:     Industrial Sociology: Labour Relations.

CONTACT US

Physical address

School of Nursing Science
North-West University (NWU)
Potchefstroom campus
Building F7 & F8
Potchefstroom
South Africa
2531

General Inquiries:

Sarah Sechele
Email
Tel number: +27 (0)18 299 1829
Fax number: +27 (0)18 299 1827