The Vision of the Nursing Science Department
Aims To be a dynamic nursing education institution recognised for the delivering of cutting-edge training programmes that will prepare graduates to change the world.
The Mission of the Nursing Science Department
To offer innovative, transformative and research-based education in order to Develop students to be independent, highly skilled, caring and committed nursing graduates who must be able to think critically and who will use their knowledge and skills, in a variety of contexts, to bring about change and provide or facilitate high-quality comprehensive health care services to individuals, families and all communities.
Core values of Nursing
Is to present Professionalism
Have Respect for human beings
Integrity in the work that we do and
Excellence in our profession and deliver a caring service
What can you expect to achieve
You can expect a high quality of theoretical education
You can expect to be socialised into the nursing profession
You can an expect a practical experience which is both challenging and interesting
Be accompanied in the practical setting by trained professionals in order for you to develop both
Personally and Professionally
The Department of Nursing Science is situated on the North Campus of the Nelson Mandela University.
The qualification shall extend over a period of at least four years of full-time study, not exceeding a maximum duration of 6 years.
Candidates shall complete a prescribed clinical practical programme at approved clinical and health care facilities and in approved community settings. Candidates are expected to do a minimum of 3000 clinical hours. On completion of each year level, the candidates must submit a completed practical register.
The qualification shall extend over a period of at least four years of full-time study, not exceeding a maximum duration of 6 years.
Candidates shall complete a prescribed clinical practical programme at approved clinical and health care facilities and in approved community settings. Candidates are expected to do a minimum of 3000 clinical hours. On completion of each year level, the candidates must submit a completed practical register