What is Nursing?
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
They also take on vital roles of education, assessing situations, and support.
How Long Does It Take To Study Nursing In South Africa?
A four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (BCur– Bachelor of Nursing Science, Education & Administration) and a three-year diploma.
A one-year higher certificate in auxiliary nursing. one-year postgraduate advanced diploma in nursing and midwifery on top of your degree or diploma.
Schools That Offer Nursing Courses In South Africa
Below is the list of Nursing Schools in South Africa
University of Pretoria – Veterinary Nursing
Ross University School of Veterinary
What are the requirements to be a nurse in South Africa?
Below is how to become a nurse in South Africa
Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing — One year.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Sciences — Four years.
Diploma in Nursing — Three years.
Post-graduate Advanced Diploma in Nursing — One year.
1) A four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Requirements:
Subjects.
2) A three-year diploma.
Can I study nursing without matric?
Studying nursing without matric is very difficult.
If you wish to study at a university it requires matric but, if you take a health course through a TVET college you will be equipped with the skills to do nursing. This however requires Grade 9.