UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
NS 8 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Upon Completion of the BNURS degree
9. NEW APPROVED R.174 PROGRAM COMMENCING 2020 Modules, prerequisites and Credits
Module Name Code Prerequisite Co-requisite Possible Major
Credits SAQA HEMIS YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER 1ST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Fundamentals of Nursing MNSB011 Yes 14 0.115
Fundamentals of Nursing
Practice MNSC011 Yes 20 0.164
Human Anatomy I MHAA 011 No 10 0.082
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES Introduction to
Psychology HPSY011 No 12 0.098
Biophysics SSPH011 No 12 0.082
Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 66 0.541
2ND SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Fundamentals of Nursing
Science II MNSB012 Yes 12 0.098
Fundamental of Nursing
Practice MNSC012 Yes 12 0.099
Human Anatomy II MHAA012 No 10 0.082
2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES
Chemistry SSCH012 No 10 0.082
Cognitive and Health
Psychology HPSY012 No 12 0.098
Credits: Second semester 56 0.459
Total Credits for Year Level 1 122 1
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) MNSB011
Module Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING SCIENCE
Content:
History of nursing, Principles of basic nursing care according to basic human needs. Basic emergency care, Infection control, tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS. Nursing process. Health care system. Multidisciplinary team, phases of human development, The individual, family and community. Principles of ethical, legal and professional practice.
Learning Outcomes:
Discuss the history of nursing
Draw the nursing care plan relevant to the scenario Discuss nursing theories related to basic human needs Discuss the concepts individual, family and community Describe a safe nursing environment
Utilize the principles of interpersonal relationship during learning interaction
Module Information: 180 periods/14W
SAQA Credits ITS Course Level CESM Code (3rd Order) (Six Numbers)
14 43 090801
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
University of Limpopo Contact S1
Periods per week: Classes Practical’s Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning
4 1
Pre-requisite modules for this module: N/A Co-requisites modules for module: N/A Assessment
Assessment criteria
The student should be able to:
Discuss the history of nursing Explain the history of nursing
Draw the nursing care plan relevant to the scenario Analyze the components of the nursing process Describe the steps of the nursing process
Discuss nursing theories related to basic human needs Describe theories of nursing care
Identify basic human needs
Match the relevant nursing theory to the basic need
Describe the basic needs of persons infected with Tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS Explain principles of emergency care
Discuss the concepts individual, family and community Identify common changes in all phases of human development.
Explain the concepts of family and types Describe the community and various to community Explain how the family influence the health needs of patients Describe a safe nursing environment
Describe a safe nursing care environment Describe the principle of infection control
Utilize the principles of interpersonal relationship during learning interaction Apply of principles of interpersonal relationship
Explain the roles of the multi-disciplinary team Identify the multi-disciplinary health team members Describe the types of healthcare systems
Assessment methods Formative: Group assignments, written tests. Summative: 1 x 3 hrs paper.
Mark Structure:
Minimum Form Assessment
Mark for exam admission (%) 40%
% Formative
Assessment Mark 60%
% Summative
Assessment Mark 40%
Minimum final mark to pass (%) 50%
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory/Practical Theory
Duration 3 hrs
% contribution to Summative
Assessment Mark 100%
Sub minimum 40%
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) MNSC011
Module Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Content: Basic nursing care skills according to human needs. Basic emergency care, Infection control principles, family study. Application of the Nursing process. Principles of ethical, legal and professional practice
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate competency in basic nursing care skills Apply emergency care skills competently Conduct a family study
Ensure a safe nursing environment
Demonstrate ethical and professional practice principles during experiential learning Module Information:
SAQA Credits ITS Course Level CESM Code (3rd Order) (Six Numbers)
20 43 090801
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period
University of Limpopo Contact S1
Periods per week: Classes Practical’s Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning 8hr
Pre-requisite modules for this module: N/A Co-requisites modules for module: N/A Assessment
Assessment criteria
Student should be able to:
Demonstrate competency in basic nursing care skills
Assess the basic human needs of persons with tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS Demonstrate basic nursing care skills
Apply the nursing process to basic nursing skills Draw nursing care plan relevant the basic needs.
Keep accurate records.
Apply emergency care skills competently Demonstrate competence in basic emergency care.
Conduct a family study Assess family health care needs and
Identify the family involvement in the provision of health care
Assess health educational needs for the individuals, family and community Conduct elementary health education
Ensure a safe nursing environment Create a safe nursing care environment
Apply the principle of infection control during basic nursing care
Apply appropriate technology competently in the provision of basic nursing care Demonstrate ethical and professional practice principles during experiential learning Apply ethical principles during execution of basic nursing care
Apply effective interpersonal skills Apply the principles of etiquette
Assessment methods Formative: Practical tests. Completed clinical workbook. Summative: Practical assessment x 1 hour in simulation and clinical setting.
Mark Structure:
Minimum Form Assessment
Mark for exam admission (%) 40%
% Formative
Assessment Mark 60%
% Summative
Assessment Mark 40%
Minimum final mark to pass (%) 50%
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory/Practical Practical
Duration 1hr
% contribution to Summative
Assessment Mark 100%
Sub minimum 40%
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Module Code: SSPH011
Module Name: Biophysics
Content:
Mathematical review and measurements, Mechanics and properties of matter, Molecular phenomena, Temperature, heat, energy. Pressure and fluid dynamics. Electricity and magnetism. Waves, sound and optics. Radiation: nuclear, thermal, electromagnetic
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate analytical and numerical skills through problem solving using models analogous to real life situations.
Apply the fundamentals laws of physics to anatomical and physiological functions of the human body.
Relate various physical concepts to real life situations.
Module Information: 90 P IN 12 WEEKS SAQA Credits ITS Course Level Code CESM Code (3rd Order)
10 3 140701
Delivery Information: Campus Full Time Year
University of Limpopo Contact, full time S1
Periods per week: Classes Practicals Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning
4 1 1 0 0
Pre-requisite modules for this module: None Co-requisites modules for module: None ASSESSMENT
Assessment Criteria
The students should be able to:
Demonstrate analytical and numerical skills through problem solving using models analogous to real life situations.
Carry out basic mathematical manipulations in which the effects on physical quantities within a system are demonstrated
Discuss logically the approach to solving problems that are analogous to various real life situations.
Apply the fundamentals laws of physics to anatomical and physiological functions of the human body.
Explain the fundamentals laws of physics to anatomical and physiological functions of the human body.
Relate various physical concepts to real life situations.
Match various physical concepts to real life situations.
Assessment Methods Formative: group assignments, individual assignments, written tests. Summative 1x3hrs paper
Mark Structure:
Minimum Form Assessment Mark
for exam admission (%) 40%
Final
mark = % Formative
Assessment Mark 60%
% Summative
Assessment Mark 40%
Minimum final mark to pass (%) 50%
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory / Practical Theory
Duration 3 Hours
% contribution to Summative
Assessment Mark 100%
Sub minimum 40%
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) HPSY011
Module Name: Introduction to Psychology
Module Content:
History of psychology, basic research techniques used in psychology, biological bases of behaviour, sensation and perception, altered states of consciousness; learning, memory and cognition ..
Learning Outcomes:
Discuss the history of psychology
Demonstrate the understanding of basic psychology concepts and theories.
Relate various psychological concept in an everyday life situation.
Module Information: SAQA Credits ITS Course Level Code CESM Code (3rd
Order)
12 43 180201
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period (1st/2ndSem)
University of Limpopo Full Time 1st
Periods per Week: Classes Practicals Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning 4
Pre-requisite modules for this module: N/A Co-requisites modules for module: HPSY012 ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Criteria:
The student should be able to:
Discuss the history of psychology Describe the history of psychology
Demonstrate the understanding of basic psychology concepts and theories.
Describe the basic psychology principles Describe the basic psychology concepts Discuss the basic psychology theories
Relate various psychological concept in an everyday life situation.
Match the various psychological concepts in an everyday life situation
Assessment Methods: Formative: group assignments, individual assignments, written tests. Summative 1x3hrs paper
Assessment Weighting:
Min Formative Assessment mark for exam admission (%) 40%
Final mark = % Formative Assess Mark 60%
% Summative Assess Mark 40%
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Min Final Assessment mark to pass (%) 50%
Summative
Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory/practical Practical
Duration 3 hr
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) MHAA011
Module Name: Human Anatomy
Content: Introduction to Anatomy, Back & Thorax, Neuro-anatomy, Head & Neck
Learning Outcomes
Discuss the anatomical position and different planes and sections of the human body Classify central and peripheral nervous system
Discuss somatic and autonomic nervous system
Module Information: 90 periods in 14 weeks
SAQA Credits ITS Course Level CESM Code (3rd Order) (Six Numbers)
10 43 130402
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period
University of Limpopo Full Time S1
Periods per week Classes Practical’s Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning
4 1
Pre-requisite modules for this module: N/A Co-requisites modules for module: N/A ASSESSMENT
Assessment Criteria
Students should be able to:
Discuss the anatomical position and different planes and sections of the human body (Back & Thorax, Neuro-anatomy, Head & Neck)
Identify and describe anatomical macro and micro structures of the human body,
Explain terminology used to explain direction, position, movements and relationships of a structure or action of a structure
Utilize terminology appropriately Classify organs and structures
Differentiate different histologically as well as macroscopic aspects of tissue and organ Classify central and peripheral nervous system
Differentiate between the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system Describe central nervous system and peripheral nervous system components respectively Discuss somatic and autonomic nervous system
Differentiate between the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system Describe somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system components respectively
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Assessment Methods Formative: written tests, practical tests. Summative 1x2hrs paper, 1x1hr practical
Mark Structure:
Minimum Form Assessment
Mark for exam admission (%) 40%
Final
mark = % Formative
Assessment Mark 60%
% Summative
Assessment Mark 40%
Minimum final mark to pass (%) 50%
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory / Practical Theory Practical
Duration 2hrs 1hr
% contribution to Summative Assessment
Mark 80% 20%
Sub minimum 40% N/A
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) MNSB012
Module Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING SCIENCE
Content: Selected theories of nursing care, basic emergency care, basic nursing care, HIV and AIDS, South African Nursing Council.
Learning Outcomes:
Discuss basic emergency care,
Utilize the nursing theories competently in the identification of basic human needs Discuss South African Nursing Council relevant to basic nursing care
Describe the basic care of persons infected with HIV and AIDS Module Information: 120 periods/12 W
SAQA Credits ITS Course Level CESM Code (3rd Order) (Six Numbers)
12 43 090801
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period
University of Limpopo Full S 2
Periods per week: Classes Practical’s Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning
4 1
Pre-requisite modules for this module: n/a Co-requisites modules for module: n/a Assessment
Assessment criteria
The student should be able to:
Discuss basic emergency care Describe relevant basic emergency care
Differentiate between mild and severe emergency needs
Utilize the nursing theories competently in the identification of basic human needs Explain the use of theories in basic nursing care
Relate the relevant nursing theory to the basic need
Discuss South African Nursing Council relevant to basic nursing care Explain the objects and functions of the South African Nursing Council Identify the SANC regulations relevant to basic nursing care Describe the SANC regulations relevant to basic nursing care Describe the basic care of persons infected with HIV and AIDS
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Identify opportunistic infections
Describe the principles of care of persons with opportunistic infections
Assessment methods Formative assessment: Group assignments, written tests. Summative: 1 x 3 hrs paper.
.
Mark Structure:
Minimum Form Assessment
Mark for exam admission (%) 40%
% Formative
Assessment Mark 60%
% Summative
Assessment Mark 40%
Minimum final mark to pass (%) 50%
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory/practical Theory
Duration 3 hrs
% contribution to Summative
Assessment Mark 100%
Sub minimum 40%
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) MNSC012
Module Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Content: Basic nursing care skills, emergency care skills, elementary health education
Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate competency in basic nursing care skills
Utilize South African Nursing Council regulations relevant to basic nursing care Utilize theories of nursing care
Apply emergency care skills competently Module Information: 120 periods/12 W
SAQA Credits ITS Course Level CESM Code (3rd Order) (Six Numbers)
12 43 090801
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period
University of Limpopo Full S 2
Periods per week: Classes Practical’s Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning 8hr
Pre-requisite modules for this module: n/a Co-requisites modules for module: n/a Assessment
Assessment criteria
The student should be able to:
Demonstrate competency in basic nursing care skills Assess the needs for basic nursing care
Demonstrate basic nursing care skills Apply the nursing process to basic nursing skills Keep accurate records.
Utilize South African Nursing Council regulations relevant to basic nursing care Apply SANC regulations in execution of basic nursing care
Apply SANC regulations relevant to basic nursing care Utilize theories of nursing care
Apply the theories relevant to basic nursing care Apply emergency care skills competently
Apply the principles of emergency care skills in competency
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Diagnosed the mild and severe emergency needs
Assessment methods Formative assessment: Practical tests in simulation and in clinical setting. Completed clinical workbook.
Mark Structure:
Minimum Form Assessment
Mark for exam admission (%) 40%
% Formative
Assessment Mark 60%
% Summative
Assessment Mark 40%
Minimum final mark to pass (%) 50%
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory/practical Practical
Duration I hr
% contribution to Summative
Assessment Mark 100%
Sub minimum 40%
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) HPSY012
Module Name: COGNITIVE AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Module Content:
Cognitive psychology, motivation and emotions, intelligence, health, stress, and coping, and therapy.
Learning Outcomes: Discuss cognitive and health psychology concepts Utilize cognitive and health psychology concepts
Module Information: SAQA Credits ITS Course Level Code CESM Code (3rd Order)
12 43 180201
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period (1st/2ndSem)
University of Limpopo Full Time 2nd
Periods per Week: Classes Practicals Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning 4
Pre-requisite modules for this module: HPSY011 Co-requisites modules for module:
ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Criteria:
The students should be able to:
Discuss cognitive and health psychology concepts Identify cognitive and health psychology concepts Describe cognitive and health psychology concepts Differentiate the cognitive and health psychology concepts Utilize cognitive and health psychology concepts
Apply cognitive and health psychology concepts in a therapeutic situation
Assessment Methods: Formative: group assignments, individual assignments,written tests. Summative 1x3hrs paper
Assessment Weighting: Min Formative Assessment mark for exam admission (%) 40%
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Final mark = % Formative Assess Mark 60%
% Summative Assess Mark 40%
Min Final Assessment mark to pass (%) 50%
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory/practical Practical
Duration 3 hr
% contribution to Summative Assessment
Mark 100%
Sub minimum 40%
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) MHAA012
Module Name: Human Anatomy
Content: Introduction to Anatomy, Upper limb, Abdomen & Pelvis, Lower Limb & Perineum
Learning Outcomes
Discuss the anatomical position and different planes and sections of the human body Classify central and peripheral nervous system
Discuss somatic and autonomic nervous system
Module Information: 60 periods in 12 weeks
SAQA Credits ITS Course Level CESM Code (3rd Order) (Six Numbers)
10 43 130402
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period
University of Limpopo Full Time S2
Periods per week Classes Practical’s Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning
4 1
Pre-requisite modules for this module: N/A Co-requisites modules for module: N/A ASSESSMENT
Assessment Criteria
Students should be able to:
Discuss the anatomical position and different planes and sections of the human body (Upper limb, Abdomen & Pelvis, Lower Limb & Perineum)
Identify and describe anatomical macro and micro structures of the human body,
Explain terminology used to explain direction, position, movements and relationships of a structure or action of a structure
Utilize terminology appropriately Classify organs and structures
Differentiate different histologically as well as macroscopic aspects of tissue and organ Classify central and peripheral nervous system
Differentiate between the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system Describe central nervous system and peripheral nervous system components respectively Discuss somatic and autonomic nervous system
Differentiate between the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Describe somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system components respectively
Assessment Methods Formative: written tests, practical tests. Summative 1x2hrs paper, 1x1hr practical
Mark Structure:
Minimum Form Assessment
Mark for exam admission (%) 40%
Final
mark = % Formative
Assessment Mark 60%
% Summative
Assessment Mark 40%
Minimum final mark to pass (%) 50%
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory / Practical Theory Practical
Duration 2 hrs 1hr
% contribution to Summative Assessment
Mark 80% 20%
Sub minimum 40% 40%
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) SSCH012
Module Name: CHEMISTRY
Content:
Properties of matter, changes of state, energy and the composition of matter. Structure of matter: The atom, fundamental particles, structure of the atom and the periodic chart. Chemical bonding: Molecules, electrovalent bonds and covalent bonds; Chemical equations: Symbols and formulae, types of chemical reactions and reaction rates. Oxidation/reduction. Water:
Properties, purification and hardness. Liquid mixtures: Solutions, suspensions, colloids and emulsions. Acids, bases and salts, ionization and pH. Oxygen oxides, hydrogen, halogens, nitrogen, carbon and metals. Hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, acids (fatty acids, salicylic acid and lactic acid) and antibiotics. Esters, ethers and amines. Carbohydrates:
Monosaccharide’s, disaccharides and polysaccharides. Lipids and proteins.
Learning Outcomes: Recognize the variable composition of matter and energy and its ability to change Discuss the extraordinary properties of water and the diversity of aqueous mixtures Recognize important groups of organic and inorganic compounds
Module Information: 120 p in 14 weeks SAQA Credits ITS Course Level Code CESM Code (3rd Order)
10 43 140401
Delivery Information: Campus Full/Part Time Period
University of Limpopo Full Time S 2
Periods per Week: Classes Practical Tutorial Seminars Independent
Learning
4 1
Pre-requisite modules for this module: None Co-requisites modules for module: None ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Criteria: The students should be able to:
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Recognize the variable composition of matter and energy and its ability to change Describe, explain and apply in a logical manner the principles, concepts and facts related to chemistry concepts
Associate the sub-microscopic structure of matter with its physical and chemical behavior Discuss the extraordinary properties of water and the diversity of aqueous mixtures Identify acidic properties of aqueous solutions and the use of the pH scale
Apply chemical shorthand to represent reactions and identify reaction types Recognize important groups of organic and inorganic compounds
Identify the major organic and inorganic compound groups with emphasis on the more biological entities
Discuss the forces of cohesion in compounds
Associate natural molecules such as monosaccharide’s, disaccharides, polysaccharides proteins and lipids to fundamental life functions
Assessment Methods: A combination of formative assessment (tests, practical reports/test, quizzes) and summative assessment (3 hour written examination).
Assessment Weighting:
Min Formative Assessment mark for exam admission (%) 40
Final mark = % Formative Assess Mark 60
% Summative Assess Mark 40
Min Final Assessment mark to pass (%) 50
Summative Assessment Paper:
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4
Theory / Practical Theory
Duration 3 hrs
% contribution to Summative Assessment
Mark 100%
Sub minimum 40
SECTION F: MODULAR INFORMATION REQUIRED
Department: Nursing Science School: Health Care Sciences
Last Revision date: N/A First Year Offered (New): 2021
Replace this Module existing module(s)? No If YES, give the module
codes: N/A
Module linked to Qualification/s: BNSB01 BNSB02
Migration Strategy: No (If YES, Section G must also be completed)
NOTE: To complete the following section, please use the Institutional Planning Codes and Definitions document
Module Code: (4 alphabetic & 3 numeric) MNSC021
Module Name: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE
Content: Medical-surgical nursing throughout all developmental stages (Wounds, Burns, skin conditions, cardiovascular disorders, blood disorders, respiratory disorders) Pre-, intra and post-operative care. Ethics and professional practice. Introduction to pharmacology