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The Future of Medical Excellence
Re Na Le Botho
Approved Programme
Details of our accredited nursing qualification.
Category | Detail |
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TITLE OF PROGRAMME | Higher Certificate in Nursing (HEQSF aligned) |
NQF LEVEL | 5 |
MINIMUM CREDITS | 120 |
SAQA ID | 116606 |
MODE OF STUDY | Contact |
SITE | Lonely Park, Mahikeng |
Course Modules
The programme is made up of six (6) modules Viz:
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Scientific Foundation of Nursing (SFN)
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Basic Nursing Sciences (BNS)
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Ethics and Professional Practices (EPP)
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Psycho-Social Sciences (PSOS)
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Community Health Nursing (CHN)
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Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
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Assessments

Summative
Final Exam in November.
- Paper I - SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION OF NURSING (SFN)
- Paper II - BASIC NURSING SCIENCE (BNS) & ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (EPP)
- Paper III - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (CHN) & PSYCHO-SOCIAL SCIENCES (PSOS)
Clinical Placement

Clinical Learning Facilities
Students will receive a clinical placement programme after completion of every block, which will present the student with guidelines of meeting required practica.
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Clinical Facility: Students must take note that they will be placed in more than one Clinical Facility during their training and that transport to these institutions is their own responsibility.
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Uniform: Students will have to wear a prescribed uniform when attending clinical training as well as carry a student card and the necessary distinguishing devices.
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Remuneration: The South African Nursing Council prescribes a minimum of 720 hours practica training per year, however the Academy prescribes 1000 hours. Learners will receive no remuneration (salary) or stipend for practice experience in clinical institutions.
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Working Schedule: On duty /off duty schedule will be determined by Striving Minds Nursing Academy e.g. 07h00 – 19h00/ Day and Night Duties / Mondays to Sundays.
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Night Duty: Students will not be required to go on night duty within the first 6 months of training
INTAKE DATES AND NUMBER
January, every year. 40 students per intake.
Application Period: July and August (Annually)
SANC Accredited Clinical Placement Facilities
Mahikeng Provincial Hospital
Stella Community Health Centre
Vryburg Gateway Community Health Centre
Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital
Huhudi Community Health Centre
Ganyesa District Hospital
Schweizer-Reneke District Hospital
Ganyesa Community Health Centre