1.1. Analyse and reflect on the theory and practice of General Nursing, psychiatric Nursing, Community Nursing and Midwifery

1.2. Demonstrate creative thinking and problem solving ability in various health related settings

2.1. Relate learning gained from individual and professional experience in the health field to knowledge encountered in a nursing environment and vice versa

2.2. Relate learning with regard to General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Nursing and Midwifery from individual and professional experience and academic context, to different health related contexts using present and future scenarios

2.3. Explain their place and professional role in the health nursing field and in the multi-disciplinary health system

2.4. Make connections from personal and professional experience to health problems of individuals, families, groups and communities in various health contexts

3.1. Identify and describe existing and potential in nursing and Midwifery

3.2. Develop solutions and strategies to address existing and potential problems in nursing and midwifery situations

3.3. Formulate appropriate responses to resolve both health problems

3.4. Critically evaluate and utilise information from different sources to solve health related problems in the relevant fields of General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Nursing and Midwifery

3.5. Apply knowledge to solve existing and potential health problems in General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Nursing and Midwifery

4.1. Use appropriate ethical codes and principles to act as advocate and role model in the health care setting

5.1. Show awareness of own culture and of others in the South African community in rendering culturally congruent health care

5.2. Analyse how cultural issues affect health and related aspects in authentic and simulated contexts

5.3. Explore alternatives strategies to address health issues in a culturally diverse society

6.1. Use information related to problems of health and how these are influenced by e.g. poverty, violence, racism, gender bias and community development

6.2. Use this information to explore, interpret and utilise relationships between health, socio-economic, cultural situations and evironment

6.3. Take an informed stand in human health and social issues with self-confidence, assertiveness and professional responsibility

7.1. Interact through critical listening/reading and intervening skills

7.2. Use language effectively to convey health ideas in order to achieve own purposes

7.3. Reflect on health knowledge and information and take a critical position

8.1. Interrelate skilfully with individuals, families groups and communities within the health contexts

8.2. Use interpersonal skills to facilitate solutions to existing and potential health related problems that arise in a culturally diverse society

8.3. Show empathy and understanding of others problems and contexts

9.1. Tolerate ambiguity and be receptive to different points of view

9.2. Promote equity in health care

9.3. Demonstrate respect and sensitivity in the process of caring

10.1 Act as professional role models

10.2. Take responsibility and accountability within the limits of own competence and relevant scope of practice according to the requirements of relevant statutory bodies

10.3. Exercise judgement commensurate with knowledge and experience

10.4. Adhere to the generally accepted professional norms with integrity

1.1. Use knowledge and experience to analyse the national and local community in terms of health related problems, needs and opportunities and to offer suggestions for solving health problems

1.2. Solve health related problems by:

Exploring and critically assessing direct and indirect factors relevant to nursing within a given nursing care context

Generating alternative strategies to deal with those problems at primary, secondary and tertiary levels care

2.1. Show evidence of interpersonal skills (tolerance, empathy, listening skills, respect for the opinion of others) in group situations

2.2. Be an active group participant and organise themselves and others into effective working groups

3.1. Use creative and various learning strategies which suit their personal and professional situations and contexts

3.2. Assess their own strengths and weaknesses of and develop coping strategies

4.1. Use library and other resources effectively to suit their individual academic and professional needs

4.2. Collect, collate, analyse and integrate information from a variety of sources

5.1. Follow the language conventions of written and or oral use in health related disciplines, issues, policies and reports

5.2. Describe and interpret what they come across in appropriate ways

5.3. Assist others to speak for themselves on health related matters

6.1. Use the scientific method of investigation, testing and evaluation in nursing/health fields

6.2. Select appropriate health related technology to suit the needs of the individual or group

6.3. Demonstrate a consideration of the ethics involved in health science and technology issues

7.1. Draw upon their prior knowledge and experience (personal and professional) as appropriate when investigating and analysing the health fields around them.

7.2. Demonstrate knowledge of the interconnectedness of factors influencing the achievement of optimal health and draw upon their knowledge of the complex nature of health and health care to find appropriate solutions to health related issues.

8. In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large. It must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Apply what they study in different contexts, both personal and professional, real and simulated

Show willingness to participate in groups and display tolerance of diversity and other opinions

Demonstrate awareness of own culture and background and that of cultural diversity

Make connections from theoretical knowledge to practical applications in the real health fields

Identify the basic nursing specialisation skills across the disciplines and sectors of health fields

Use the personal and professional skills required for efficiency in health services

Have a realistic view of their own worth and value to contribute towards quality of life of the individual, family, community and society at large

Draw on knowledge and skills acquired in the accomplishment of the Diploma

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Formative assessment

Learning and assessment are integrated. The scheme of work includes tests and assignments, clinical laboratory work and competency evaluation of clinical skills. The process is continuous and focuses on smaller sections of the work in limited number of outcomes

Summative assessment

Summative assessment test the student’s abilities to manage and integrate a larger body of knowledge and to achieve the stated outcomes of a course/module.

The Summative assessment also focuses on the student’s ability to integrate knowledge and skills in the practical health – care related situations relevant to the particular area of specialisation

Summative assessment include examinations in both theory and practical.