SMU Nursing School Requirements 2023, and online admission application form for 2023 intake.
The SMU Nursing School admission entry requirements 2023 Intake and what you need to know about general nursing requirements in South Africa.
A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province, or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license. An RN’s scope of practice is determined by legislation and is regulated by a professional body or council.
What Qualifications Do I Need to Become a Nurse?
To qualify as a nurse, you can do one of the following:
- a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing
- a one-year higher certificate in auxiliary nursing
- one-year postgraduate advanced diploma in nursing and midwifery on top of your degree or diploma.
After you get your qualification, you have to register with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
SMU Nursing School Admission Requirements
It is recommended that Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Biology be taken as Matriculation subjects. Candidates shall be admitted to the program if they have met the requirements.
Training shall be done in general and midwifery hospitals and community health services in the respective Province.
South African Nursing Council (SANC)
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is the organization in charge of establishing and upholding the requirements for nursing practice and education in the South African Republic. Initially created by the Nursing Act of 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), it is a self-governing, financially independent statutory body that is currently run under the Nursing Act of 2005. (Act No. 33 of 2005).
For more information and inquiries, you can contact the South African Nursing Council (SANC) by visiting the official website or campus. https://www.sanc.co.za/
General Nursing Requirements in South Africa
Entry Requirements: It is recommended that you take Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences, but this is not compulsory at all institutions. You will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification at exit level 4, with:
- English (50-59%)
- First additional or home language (50-59%)
- Life Sciences (50-59%)
- Maths Literacy (50-59%)
- Life Orientation (50-59%)
What does the course look like?
The BCur usually prepares students to work in four specific fields:
- general nursing (working in hospitals and medical practices)
- community nursing
- psychiatric nursing
- midwifery (caring for mothers and babies)
Your course will have a practical component. You will learn how to do the kind of practical work you will need to be able to do when you become a nurse. In the theoretical component, you will learn the theory of what it is to be a nurse and you will study medical, biological, and natural sciences, psychological and social sciences, and pharmacology so that you have the knowledge you need to be a competent and successful healthcare professional.
These courses are often offered by universities of technology like DUT, TUT, VUT, and CPUT. This course is only three years long and also consists of practical and theoretical work. After you have completed this qualification you are able to work as a registered staff nurse or enrolled nurse.
Entry Requirements
You will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification at exit level 3 or 4, depending on the institution, to qualify to study this course. However, it is not as important that you have taken mathematics and/or physical sciences as it is for the BCur. You will also need:
- English (50-59%)
- First additional or home language (50-59%)
- Four other subjects (50-59%)
- Life Orientation (50-59%)
What does the course look like?
During this course, you will cover similar work to what you would cover in the BCur degree. You will go less in-depth with the work as the course is shorter. You will learn how to provide nursing care, apply your knowledge in the nursing practice, diagnose and treat minor illnesses and provide reproductive health care.
This is a one-year qualification that is aimed to equip you with the skills that you will need to provide basic nursing care to individuals while working under the supervision of a nurse who holds a national diploma or degree. After completing your higher certificate you will be able to register as an enrolled nursing auxiliary.
What does the course look like?
This course will teach you how to apply your knowledge of the theory, the practice of basic nursing, and how to assess, plan, implement and evaluate basic nursing care for individuals and groups.
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Nursing
This course is designed to strengthen and deepen your knowledge of nursing and midwifery. During this course, you will specialize as a nurse or midwife (or accoucheur). This course is also only one year long and can only be completed after you have received a diploma or degree in nursing. Unlike the other courses, this course is mostly theoretical. This qualification will also be helpful if you wish to pursue a career in nursing management. This is the postgraduate course for an individual who has a diploma in nursing, will have to complete in order to work as a nursing sister in South African Hospitals.
Entry Requirements
In order to enroll in a course like this you have to have completed:
- Bachelor in Nursing Sciences (or equivalent) or a degree and comprehensive diploma
- Diplomas in nursing and midwifery
- Advanced diploma in midwifery, staff nurse, and advanced diploma
You also have to have some experience to apply to this course – excluding your community service year. You have to have two years of experience as a Professional Nurse and/or Midwife (including at least one year in the field of specialty within the last five years).
What does the course look like?
This course is designed to teach you how to work like a nurse who is clinically focused, well-informed, competent, and innovative. At the end of this course, you will have specialized as a nurse or midwife/accoucheur and you will be able to give well-informed scientific care to your patients.
After your Qualification
You can choose to work anywhere after being qualified and registering with the SANC, but if you wish to continue your education, you can enroll in a master’s program or an advanced diploma program in nursing and become registered as an advanced practice nurse. Advanced practice nurses fall into one of two primary categories:
- Clinical nurse specialists are individuals with in-depth training in their field who collaborate closely with other medical professionals.
Advanced nurse practitioner: A person who does health evaluations, disease diagnosis, and treatment in primary care settings. Advanced nurse practitioners can practice as midwives, and psychiatric and pediatric nurses outside of the hospital setting in South Africa, where they are frequently referred to as primary health care nurses.
See also: The Full List of Nursing schools/Colleges In South Africa 2023
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