Bachelor of Health and Wellness studies Honours
- Qualification Description
The Bachelor in Nursing Honours (NQF level 8) aims to provide students with the competency to analyse, integrate, and apply scientific, theoretical, and clinical knowledge in their daily practice. The qualification is designed to train professional nurses who are able to adapt to the changing roles of the nursing profession in tandem with extending boundaries of nursing practice. It is envisaged that the qualification will equip students with high quality career-oriented nursing education that meets the lifelong learning needs of the student
- Admission requirements
Students will be admitted to this qualification if they hold a Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advance Subsidiary level (NSSCO/AS) with a minimum of 25 points and passed five subjects with a minimum of D in English, including Mathematics, Biology and Physical science. Students may also enter through mature age entry /prior learning with three to four years relevant work experience (enrolled nurse/midwife) in a clinic or hospital with 18 points. The mature age-entry student must sit for an entrance examination.
- Career opportunities
Professional nurses as a career in the public and private sectors in Namibia. May advanced to a Master degree in Nursing science in different fields of specialisation.
- Course Outline
Year 1
Semester courses:
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication Skills
- Introduction to IT for Nursing Practitioners and Administrators
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Care
- Introduction to Psychology for Nurses
Year courses:
- Nursing Science I: Foundation of Nursing
- Community Health Nursing I
- Clinical Nursing I
- Biological Sciences: Applied Anatomy & Physics
- Introduction to Midwifery Science
Year 2
Semester courses:
- Pharmacology for Nurses
- Microbiology for Nurses
Year courses:
- Nursing Science II: Medical & Surgical Conditions General
- Midwifery Science I
- Community Health Nursing II
- Biological Sciences: Physiology & Biochemistry
- Clinical Nursing II
Year 3
Year courses:
- Nursing Science III: Medical and Surgical Conditions
- Midwifery Science II
- Community Health Nursing III
- Research Methodology in Health Sciences
- Clinical Nursing III
- Mental Health Nursing
Year 4
Year courses:
- Nursing Science IV: Specialised Units
- Midwifery Science III
- Professional Practice & Ethics in Nursing
- Health Research Report
- Health Service Management (Unit Level)
- Clinical Nursing IV