{"id":57781,"date":"2024-11-08T17:25:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T17:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nursing24.co.za\/?page_id=654"},"modified":"2024-11-08T17:25:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T17:25:44","slug":"qualifications-to-become-a-nurse-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/qualifications-to-become-a-nurse-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Qualifications To Become A Nurse In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Qualifications To Become A Nurse In South Africa<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>To qualify as a nurse, you can do one of the following:<\/p><div class=\"forms-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-3764210132\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>a four-year\u00a0<strong>bachelor degree<\/strong>\u00a0in nursing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>a three-year\u00a0<strong>diploma<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>a one-year\u00a0<strong>higher certificate<\/strong>\u00a0in auxiliary nursing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>one-year\u00a0<strong>postgraduate advanced diploma<\/strong>\u00a0in nursing and midwifery on top of your degree or diploma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After you get\u00a0<strong>your qualification<\/strong>, you have to register with the\u00a0South African Nursing Council (SANC).<\/p>\n<p>You can choose to\u00a0<strong>complete your qualification at a public tertiary institution<\/strong>\u00a0or at a\u00a0<strong>private nursing college<\/strong>. These private colleges, such as\u00a0Mediclinic,\u00a0Netcare Education\u00a0or\u00a0Life College, offer the same\u00a0<strong>diplomas or degrees<\/strong>\u00a0as the universities and universities of technology.<\/p><div class=\"forms-content\" id=\"forms-4131248461\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"forms-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-2783852431\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\">\n<div id=\"Info-box-wrap-9602\" class=\"aio-icon-box default-icon\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon-default\">\n<div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \">\n<div class=\"align-icon\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-header\">\n<h3 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-box-wrap-9602 .aio-icon-title\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:26px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Bachelor Degree in Nursing Sciences (BCur)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-box-wrap-9602 .aio-icon-description\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">The bachelor degree in nursing is generally a\u00a0<strong>four-year-long course<\/strong>\u00a0that is offered by\u00a0<strong>most public universities in South Africa<\/strong>:\u00a0UCT,\u00a0Wits,\u00a0Stellies\u00a0(only postgrad),\u00a0UP,\u00a0UWC,\u00a0NWU,\u00a0UKZN,\u00a0UNISA, etc. The degree consists of both a\u00a0<strong>compulsory practical clinical training component<\/strong>\u00a0and a\u00a0<strong>theoretical component<\/strong>. Once you have completed a\u00a0<strong>BCur (or equivalent)<\/strong>, you are able to\u00a0<strong>register as a professional nurse and midwife with the SANC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Entry Requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It is recommended that you take\u00a0<strong>Mathematics, Physical Sciences<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Life Sciences<\/strong>, but this is\u00a0<strong>not compulsory at all institutions<\/strong>. You will need a\u00a0<strong>National Senior Certificate (NSC)<\/strong>\u00a0or equivalent qualification at exit level 4, with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>First additional or home language (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Life Sciences (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Maths Literacy (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Life Orientation (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>What does the course look like?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The BCur usually prepares students to\u00a0<strong>work in four specific fields<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>general nursing (working in hospitals and medical practices)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>community nursing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>psychiatric nursing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>midwifery (caring for mothers and babies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your course will have a\u00a0<strong>practical component<\/strong>. You will learn how to do the kind of\u00a0<strong>practical work<\/strong>\u00a0you will need to be able to do when you\u00a0<strong>become a nurse<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\">\n<div id=\"Info-box-wrap-3247\" class=\"aio-icon-box default-icon\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon-default\">\n<div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \">\n<div class=\"align-icon\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-header\">\n<h3 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-box-wrap-3247 .aio-icon-title\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:26px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Diploma in Nursing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-box-wrap-3247 .aio-icon-description\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">These courses are often offered by\u00a0<strong>universities of technology<\/strong>\u00a0like\u00a0DUT,\u00a0TUT,\u00a0VUT\u00a0and\u00a0CPUT.\u00a0This course is only three years long and also consists of\u00a0<strong>practical and theoretical work<\/strong>. After you have completed this qualification you are able to work as a\u00a0<strong>registered staff nurse<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>enrolled nurse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Entry Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You will need a\u00a0<strong>National Senior Certificate (NSC)<\/strong>\u00a0or 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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>First additional or home language (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Four other subjects (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Life Orientation (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>What does the course look like?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>During this course, you will cover<strong>\u00a0similar work<\/strong>\u00a0to what you would cover in the BCur degree. You will go\u00a0<strong>less in-depth with the work<\/strong>\u00a0as 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\">\n<div id=\"Info-box-wrap-3540\" class=\"aio-icon-box default-icon\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon-header\">\n<h3 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-box-wrap-3540 .aio-icon-title\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:26px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Higher Certificate in Auxillary Nursing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-box-wrap-3540 .aio-icon-description\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">This is a\u00a0<strong>one-year qualification<\/strong>\u00a0that is aimed to equip you with the skills that you will need to provide\u00a0<strong>basic nursing care<\/strong>\u00a0to individuals while working under the supervision of a nurse who holds a\u00a0<strong>national diploma<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>degree<\/strong>. After completing your\u00a0<strong>higher certificate<\/strong>\u00a0you will be able to\u00a0<strong>register as an enrolled nursing auxiliary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Entry Requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You will need a\u00a0<strong>National Senior Certificate (NSC)<\/strong>\u00a0or 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, physical sciences or life sciences as it is for the BCur. You will also need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>First additional or home language (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Four other subjects (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Life Orientation (50-59%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>What does the course look like?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This course will teach you\u00a0<strong>how to apply your knowledge of the theory<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>practice of basic nursing<\/strong>\u00a0and how to asses, plan, implement and evaluate basic nursing care for individuals and groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\">\n<div id=\"Info-box-wrap-8965\" class=\"aio-icon-box default-icon\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon-default\">\n<div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \">\n<div class=\"align-icon\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-header\">\n<h3 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-box-wrap-8965 .aio-icon-title\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:28px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Nursing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-box-wrap-8965 .aio-icon-description\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\">This course is designed to\u00a0<strong>strengthen and deepen your knowledge in nursing and midwifery<\/strong>. During this course, you will specialise as a nurse or midwife (or\u00a0accoucheur). This course is also only\u00a0<strong>one year long<\/strong>\u00a0and can only be completed\u00a0<strong>after you have received a diploma or degree in nursing<\/strong>. Unlike the other courses, this course is\u00a0<strong>mostly theoretical<\/strong>. This qualification will also be helpful if you wish to pursue a\u00a0<strong>career in nursing management<\/strong>. This is the\u00a0<strong>postgraduate course<\/strong>\u00a0for an individual who has a diploma in nursing, will have to complete in order to work as a nursing sister in South African Hospitals.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Entry Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In order to enrol in a course like this you have to have completed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bachelor in Nursing Sciences<\/strong>\u00a0(or equivalent) or a degree and comprehensive diploma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diplomas<\/strong>\u00a0in nursing and midwifery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced diploma<\/strong>\u00a0in midwifery, staff nurse and advanced diploma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You also have to\u00a0<strong>have some experience to apply to this course<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 excluding your community service year. You have to have t<strong>wo years of experience as a Professional Nurse<\/strong>\u00a0and\/or Midwife (including at least one year in the field of speciality within the last five years).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What does the course look like?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>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\u00a0<strong>specialised as a nurse<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong>midwife\/accoucheur<\/strong>\u00a0and you will be able to give well-informed scientific care to your patients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forms-cpc\" id=\"forms-4193126399\"><hr>\n<h1>Did You Know : Top 15 Free Online Learning Platforms<\/h1>\n\n<ol>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Coursera:<\/strong>\n    <p>Coursera partners with universities and organizations worldwide to offer a wide range of courses. 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