Department of Nursing Science – Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Department of Nursing Science – Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

VISION STATEMENT

The Department of Nursing Science endorses the mission statement and core values of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and the Faculty of Health Sciences and strives to:

  • Serve the community and develop Nursing Science as a distinctive health science through research
  • Facilitate optimal development of its students at all levels of higher learning in accordance with local and national needs
  • Participate in and promote the development of the Eastern Cape community.

The vision of the Department of Nursing Science is:

  • to be recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its development of nursing science as a distinctive human clinical science in a diverse society and
  • the empowerment of its students, community and personnel through academic, professional, research and practice excellence.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Nursing Science, directed by the universal norms and values of the nursing profession and the practice of science informed by the health, political, social and economic realities of the diverse South African society, identifying itself with the vision, mission statement, core values, policies and strategic actions of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University as an engaged institution, and endorsing the vision and mission statement of the Faculty of Health Sciences, recognises its responsibility to the people of South Africa and therefore is committed to pursuance of excellence in the management of its resources, academic and collaborative programmes and research, in order to –

  • enhance the quality of its teaching, facilitation of learning, practice and research competence in nursing, by means of promoting and monitoring educational standards, and facilitating the development of nursing academics and practitioners.
  • deliver mature, caring nursing professionals who are committed to lifelong development and empowered to function competently and assertively in the clinical, educational, management and research environments of health care, and
  • promote the health and quality of life of the people of the Eastern Cape Province, and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in particular, by means of inter-sectoral and community partnerships as well as inter-departmental, national and international collaborative research and academic exchange.

CORE VALUES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE

The core values of the Department of Nursing Science, in line with the values of the NMMU, are the beliefs that describe, define and direct our work and are grounded in the development of a professional nurse and nurse specialist, who embrace clinical and scholarly excellence.

OUR CORE VALUES ARE:

2.1.3.1 CARING
Caring is the essence of humanity and the basic constitutive phenomena of the human experience. Caring encompasses the interest, concern, compassion and kindness we demonstrate for our students, colleagues and the community. Caring can be further defined as facilitating the teaching-learning process, advocating for the needs of others and mentoring our students and novice colleagues.
2.1.3.2 CULTIVATING EXCELLENCE
We believe in encouraging, collaborating and sharing knowledge and experience among colleagues and students in developing and implementing innovations for the advancement of nursing education, practice and research. We believe that it is important to encourage and develop leadership, creativity and scholarship; therefore we nurture potential, challenge the intellect, foster creativity and commit to continued personal and professional growth and development.
2.1.3.3 INTEGRITY
We believe that our actions must be based on an internally consistent framework of principles such as honesty, fairness, truthfulness and trustworthiness, while holding ourselves to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
2.1.3.4 RESPECT
We believe that all human beings possess inherent worth and deserve unconditional respect and therefore, we:

  • acknowledge the values of others by treating them with respect
  • exemplify good human relations skills such as courteousness, consideration and responsiveness to others
  • act in a dignified professional manner and
  • listen to others carefully and ask for clarification when necessary.

2.1.3.5 DIVERSITY
We believe in creating an environment of inclusiveness where individual, intellectual and social diversity are valued because we are responsible for developing the potential of every individual of our diverse community.
2.1.3.6 PROFESSIONALISM
Professionalism is the essence of the Department of Nursing Science and it creates a climate to encourage personal development of accountability, responsibility, dependability and commitment through collaboration, co-operation and mentoring.
2.1.3.7 ALTRUISM
We believe that nurses put the welfare of their patients first and are ethically required to take care of patients sometimes risking their own safety and health.

WHY STUDY NURSING?

Talented, competent and dedicated, professional nurses are vital to the profession of nursing. This is why, at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, we offer you the opportunity to become a Professional Nurse through enrollment in the 4 year undergraduate Bachelor Nursing Degree (BNursing).
During this program you will be professionally socialized into becoming a skilled, knowledgeable and independant nurse practitioner. Candidates who successfully complete the program will register with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Professional development does not end there. In order to assist you to achieve your full potential as a professional nurse, we offer a vast array of post graduate programmes to enable you to continue your professional development and in doing so, deliver quality nursing care to the people of South Africa.
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Courses Offered

UNDERGRADUATE

DIPLOMA

  • Diploma in Community Nursing Science – Fulltime
  • Diploma in Community Nursing Science – Fulltime
  • Diploma in Nursing Administration
  • Diploma in Nursing Administration
  • Diploma in Nursing Education
  • Diploma in Nursing Education

DEGREE

  • BCur
  • BCur – Extended Program
  • BCur – Extended Program

POSTGRADUATE

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

  • Diploma in Nephrology Nursing

HONOURS DEGREE

  • BCur Hons (Advanced General Nursing Science)
  • BCur Hons (Advanced General Nursing Science)
  • BCur Hons (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)
  • BCur Hons (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)
  • BCur Hons (Advanced Primary Health Care)
  • BCur Hons (Advanced Primary Health Care)
  • BCur Hons (Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
  • BCur Hons (Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)

MASTER’S DEGREE

  • MCur (Advanced General Nursing Science) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced General Nursing Science) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Primary Health Care) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Primary Health Care) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Primary Health Care) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Primary Health Care) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Primary Health Care) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science) Coursework
  • MCur (Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science) Coursework
  • MCur – Coursework
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Nursing

DOCTORAL DEGREE

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS

The following research themes have been identified as focus areas for the Department of Nursing Science at NMMU:
1. Clinical decision-making and Evidence Based Practice in Nursing Science
2. Aggression in Mental Health: a Nursing Perspective
3. Nursing Management of Chronic Disease in particular Diabetes Mellitus
4. Assessment of Nursing Academic Quality

The Department of Nursing Science’s Pledge of Service Ceremony was held on Wednesday, 30th January 2013, at the South Campus Auditorium, where 34 final year Nursing students took the Florence Nightingale pledge. The Pledge of Service Ceremony has been a tradition where final year Nursing students take an oath to always put the needs of their patients first.
The evening was enjoyed by more than 200 friends and families of the students who took the pledge. This prestigious event was attended by the Vice Chancellor of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Prof D Swartz, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof P Naudé, Executive Dean, Prof V Exner and the Director of Clinical Care Sciences, Prof D van Rooyen. The evening’s entertainment was provided by one of Nursing’s very own fourth year students and student representative on BCured News, Ms K Nelson and soloist, Ms C Strydom from Centre Stage.

Contact Information

Postal:
P.O. Box 77000
NMMU
Port Elizabeth
6031
South Africa
Physical:
Room 202
2nd Floor
R Block
Summerstrand Campus (North)
Phone+27 (0) 41 504 2122
Phone+27 (0) 41 504 3087
Fax+27 (0) 41 504 2616
E-mailnursing@nmmu.ac.za
 
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