Diploma in Nursing Administration
- To prepare Registered Nurses for practice as Nurse Administrators in a nursing service.
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Qualification type
Diploma (Min 360)
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
-
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Rehabilitative Health/Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2033-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
- To prepare Registered Nurses for practice as Nurse Administrators in a nursing service.
- To facilitate registration in Nursing Administration with the South African Nursing Council
- The qualification is designed in line with the health care needs of the South African society.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
As per the institution's RPL Policy will apply.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for the
- Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4.
Or
- National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4.
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General or Psychiatric Nurse.
- At least two years of clinical experience in a full-time post as a Registered Nurse.
- Proof of personal professional indemnity insurance coverage.
Replacement note
This qualification replaces
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification consists of the following compulsory and/or elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 6 totalling 360 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
1. As a manager of patient care, health service units and a nursing service be able to
1.1 Identify and apply essential principles of management.
1.2 Interpret and apply scientific and legislative principles in management practice.
1.3 Manage ancillary resources in nursing practice.
1.4 Manage human resources in nursing practice.
1.5 Interpret, utilise and compare health care management structures and processes.
1.6 Interpret, utilise and assess supportive management structures and processes.
1.7 Manage the teaching process in personnel development through appropriate methodology and strategies.
1.8 Develop curricula and teaching media in personnel development programmes.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes
The criteria for assessing learners are based on the learning outcomes listed above and the strategies that will be used to ensure that the specific and critical cross-field outcomes are achieved.
Integrated Assessment
Formative assessment by means of
- Written tests.
- Assessment of theoretical and practical management assignments and seminars.
Summative evaluation by means of
- Written examinations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Science, NQF Level 6.
- Diploma in Community Nursing Science, NQF Level 6.
Vertical Articulation
- Bachelor of Nursing in Education and Administration, NQF Level 7.
Providers currently listed
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