| DESCRIPTION: |
The students who have registered with SANC as Registered Nurses have undergone a two-year Bridging course for the Enrolled Nurses leading to registration as a General Nurse/ psychiatric Nurse.
Other students have done a 4-year Diploma course or 4-year Degree both leading to registration as a Nurse (General, psychiatric or community) and Midwife. The last intake of first entering students undergoing this qualification was 31 December 2019. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
4-year Bachelor Degree at NQF Level 7 (leading to registration as a Nurse (General, psychiatric or community) and Midwife).
or
4-year Diploma at NQF level 6 (leading to registration as a Nurse (General, psychiatric or community) and Midwife).
or
Registered as Bridging Diploma: General Nursing at NQF Level 5. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| Two thousand (2000) hours of clinical practice for the Bridging Diploma: General Nursing at NQF Level 5.
Four thousands (4000) of clinical practice for 4-year Diploma qualification or 4-year Degree both leading to registration as a Nurse (General, psychiatric and community) and Midwife. |
| Competency Assessment |
Bridging course for Enrolled Nurses
The examination for the first academic year consists of two portions, namely-
1. A written portion of two papers of three hours each on the subjects Integrated General Nursing Science I and Social Sciences I or Integrated Psychiatric Nursing Science I and Social Sciences I; and
2. A practical portion conducted by the nursing school.
The final examination consists of three portions, namely-
1. A written portion of one paper of three hours on the subjects Integrated General Nursing Science II or Integrated Psychiatric Nursing Science II;
2. Practical portion conducted by the nursing school; and
3. A written portion of one paper of three hours on the subjects Ethos and Professional Practice (including Ward Administration and Clinical Teaching) and Social Sciences.
Students write NEI examination for the 4-year Diploma qualification or 4-year Degree qualification both leading to registration as a Nurse (General, psychiatric and community) and Midwife. |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| At this stage, CPD is not yet implemented. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
