B Cur Clinical Nursing Science Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care: Trauma and Emergency at University of Pretoria

The Bachelor of Nursing Science (Education and Administration) [BCur(I et A)] provides professional nurses registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), with the opportunity of obtaining post-basic, professional qualifications in any of the following areas of specialization (major specialty).

Programme information

The Bachelor of Nursing Science (Education and Administration) [BCur(I et A)] provides professional nurses registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), with the opportunity of obtaining post-basic,
professional qualifications in any of the following areas of specialization (major specialty):
i. Nursing Management
ii. Nursing Education
iii. Community Nursing Science
iv. Clinical Nursing Science, with a selected subspecialty in the second year of study, namely:
● Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science
● Neonatal Nursing Science
● Child Nursing Science
● Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General
● Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing:
● Paediatric
● Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency Nursing
● Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing
● Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care.
Successful completion of the degree program will also provide graduates with the opportunity to further their studies, in their chosen fields of specialization at the postgraduate level, provided there are sufficient applications.

Candidates who comply with the admission requirements must compile a suitable curriculum in the selected area of specialization, in consultation with the head of the department.

The curriculum mentioned in iii above must be reviewed on an annual basis in consultation with the head of the department.

Admission requirements

Registration as a nurse with two years’ experience Please note that Grade 12 learners cannot apply for these programs.

Adiitional requirements:

At least one year of appropriate experience in the workplace, relevant to the area of specialization and approved by the head of the department; excluding other nursing-related coursework.

Students must have access, at least on a part-time basis, to clinical training facilities which are suitable for the proposed area of specialization and approved by the head of the department.

With the exception of the subspecialties Critical Care Nursing – General; Trauma and Emergency Nursing and Operating Theatre Nursing, students must also be registered with the South African Nursing Council as Midwife/Accoucheur.

Additional requirements

Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse.

i. Candidates who intend to follow Community Nursing Science must also be registered with the South African Nursing Council as Midwife/Accoucheur.

ii. At least two years of appropriate experience in the workplace as a registered nurse (excluding other nursing related coursework) for Nursing Management and Nursing Education.

Additional admission requirements for Clinical Nursing Science

i. At least one year of appropriate experience in the workplace, relevant to the area of specialization and approved by the head of the department; excluding other nursing-related coursework.

ii. Students must have access, at least on a part-time basis, to clinical training facilities which are suitable for the proposed area of specialization and approved by the head of the department.
iii. With the exception of the subspecialties Critical Care Nursing – General; Trauma and Emergency Nursing and Operating Theatre Nursing, students must also be registered with the South African Nursing Council as Midwife/Accoucheur.

Duration: 3 years

What are the major jobs of a nurse in medical science?

assessing and planning nursing care requirements.

providing pre- and post-operation care.

monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions.

taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures, and blood pressures.

writing records.

supervising junior staff.

organizing workloads.