Nursing
Welcome to Stellenbosch University

Department of Nursing and Midwifery

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Postgraduate progr​ammes

  1. Critical Care Nursing (Adult)

  2. Emergency Nursing 

  3. Health Service Management

  4. Mental Health Nursing

  5. Midwifery

  6. Nursing Education

  7. Peri-Operative Nursing

  8. Primary Care Nursing​

  

Admission requirements for the postgraduate diplomas 

  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing (R174) and/ or the Diploma in Nursing: General Nurses (R171) with the Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (R1497). OR

  • 2-year Diploma (Bridging course) leading to registration as General or Psychiatric Nurse offered under Regulation 683 of 14 April 1989 as amended, followed by 1-year Diploma in Midwifery offered under Regulation 254 of 14 February 1975 as amended. OR

  • 4-year Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery offered under Regulation 425 of 22 February 1985 as amended. OR

  • 4-year Bachelor's Degree offered under Regulation R425 of 22 February 1985 as amended.

  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife  or a General Nurse with a Midwifery qualification.

  • Two years' experience as a Registered/Professional Nurse and Midwife, which includes experience in the field of the speciality within the last two years is recommended

  • Computer literacy is highly recommended.

  • Note: proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification should be provided upon registration or within two months of commencement of the programme.​

 

Programme presentation

Theory is presented in a hybrid format. Work-integrated learning comprise of simulation learning, clinical practice for experiential learning and role-taking at clinical facilities that the South African Nursing Council has specifically accredited for Stellenbosch University.

 

Application process

A valid email address and cell phone number is required for the online application process. Correspondence will be sent to the email address or cell phone number. Apply online at www.maties.com  OR at postgraduate studies

You will be requested to upload documents during the application process. A list of the documents can be found here. In addition to the documents requested on the application website, you will also be required to submit a certified copy of your South African Nursing Council annual practicing certificate (APC).

The application fee is R 100.00. You should upload your proof of payment for the application fee during the online application process.

We recommend that you apply online, however, should you not have internet access, you may complete the application form in hard copy. You can obtain a hard copy of the application form from our Contact and Client Service Centre at 021 808 9111 or via email at info@sun.ac.za.​ 

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Critical Care Nursing (Adult)​​​​​​

This programme aims to equip the Critical Care Nurse Specialist with the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to be a competent critical care nurse. This programme will enable the graduate to function as a leader who is clinically focused, service-orientated; autonomous, innovative Nurse Specialist who is able to render comprehensive, scientific nursing care, as determined by the appropriate legislative framework.

The programme will be offered as a 120-credit, full-time one-year specialisation programme. The successful completion of this programme enables a graduate to be eligible for registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Critical Care (Adult) Nurse Specialist as stipulated in the South African Nursing Council's Regulation No. 635.  

Programme Coordinator: Mrs Ramona Anthonie
Tel: (021) 938 9299

Email: ranthonie@sun.ac.za ​

​​Administrator:  Mr R Beukes
Tel: (021) 938 9821 
Email: raltonb
@sun.ac.za


Emergency Nursing 

This programme aims to develop an Emergency Nurse through the development of advanced scientific knowledge and intellectual capacity. Through the use of a hybrid learning approach and collaborative approaches with various stakeholders this qualification will enable the graduate to function as a leader who is critically focused, service orientated, autonomous, and innovative. Graduates will be able to perform as independent, interdependent and dependent clinical practitioners through the provision of person-centered care in various emergency settings.

The programme will be offered as a 120-credit, full-time one-year specialisation programme. The successful completion of this programme enables a graduate to be eligible for registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Emergency Nurse Specialist as stipulated in the South African Nursing Council's Regulation No. 635.

Programme Coordinator: Mrs Santel De Lange
​Tel: (021) 938 9824

Email: santeldl@sun.ac.za ​

​​Administrator:  Ms Ilse van Neel
Tel: (021)
 938 9759

Email:  ijvanneel@sun.ac.za 


Health Service Management

This programme aims to develop a Nurse Manager who will provide a high level of theoretical engagement, sound clinical judgement and intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts in order to effectively manage a healthcare establishment. This programme is designed to provide a student with varied exposure to, and opportunities to manage diverse healthcare organisations.


Programme Coordinator: Mrs Cornelle Young
​Tel: (021) 938 9622 

Email: cornelle@sun.ac.za 

​Administrator:  Mrs F Kleinhans
Tel: (021) 938 9822
Email: fkleinhans@sun.ac.za 


Mental Health Nursing

This programme aims to develop a Mental Health Nurse Specialist, who will provide a high level of theoretical engagement, sound clinical judgement and intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts in order to render professional and competent mental health care. This programme is designed to provide a student with varied exposure to, and opportunities to participate in caring for diverse societies, communities and individuals.          

The programme will be offered as a 120-credit, full-time one-year specialisation programme. The successful completion of this programme enables a graduate to be eligible for registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Mental Health Nurse Specialist as stipulated in the South African Nursing Council's Regulation No. 635.  

Programme Coordinator: Mrs Rehanna Felix
​Tel: (021) 938 9628​

Email: rehannafelix@sun.ac.za​

Administrator:  Mrs S Abrahams
Tel: (021) 938 9244 
Email: sybila@sun.ac.za


Midwifery

This programme aims to develop a Midwife Specialist who will provide a high level of theoretical engagement, sound clinical judgement and intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts in order to render professional and competent midwifery and neonatal care. This programme is designed to provide a student with varied exposure to, and opportunities to participate in caring for diverse societies, communities, and individuals.

The programme will be offered as a 120-credit, full-time one-year specialisation programme. The successful completion of this programme enables a graduate to be eligible for registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Midwife Specialist as stipulated in the South African Nursing Council's Regulation No. 635.

Programme Coordinator: Prof Doreen Kaura
​Tel: (021) 938 9240 

Email: dkm@sun.ac.za 

​Administrator:  Mrs J Petersen
Tel: (021) 938 9823 
Email: 
jpetersen@sun.ac.za


Nursing Education

The programme will expose you to the specialist area of Nursing Education and equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be an effective nursing educator in your chosen specialist area. It will train you, as a professional registered nurse, to teach other nurses. As a nurse educator, you will require specific skills and competencies (teaching activities), which you will obtain by learning through experience. 

Programme Coordinator: Mrs Dawn Hector
​Tel: (021) 938 9634

Email: hectord@sun.ac.za 

​Administrator:  Mrs F Kleinhans
Tel: (021) 938 9822
Email: fkleinhans@sun.ac.za

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Peri-Operative Nursing

The programme aims to equip you, as a professional nurse, to provide safe Peri-operative Nursing that complies with all the legal and ethical requirements that apply in South Africa. It will teach you how to combine clinical and non-clinical aspects in planning and implementing personalised perioperative patient care, working alongside other disciplines.

Programme Coordinator: Mrs Loraine Schutte
​Tel: (021) 938 9825 

Email: lorainev@sun.ac.za ​

​​Administrator:  Mr R Beukes
Tel: (021) 938 9821 
Email: raltonb
@sun.ac.za


Primary Care Nursing

This programme aims to develop a Primary Care Nurse Specialist who will provide a high level of theoretical engagement, sound clinical judgement and intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts in order to render professional and competent primary care. This programme is designed to provide a student with varied exposure to, and opportunities to participate in caring for diverse societies, communities, and individuals.

The programme will be offered as a 120-credit, full-time one-year specialisation programme. The successful completion of this programme enables a graduate to be eligible for registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Primary Care Nurse Specialist as stipulated in the South African Nursing Council's Regulation No. 635.

Programme Coordinator: Mrs Danine Kitshoff
​Tel: (021) 938 9058

Email: danenek@sun.ac.za 

Administrator:  Mr R Beukes
Tel: (021) 938 9821 
Email: raltonb@sun.ac.za