Doctor of Nursing Science: Medical: Surgical: Critical Care: General: Operating Room: Trauma
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About this qualification
This is a Level 10 Doctor of Nursing Science qualification focused on specialised nursing contexts spanning medical and surgical care, critical care, general nursing, operating-room practice and trauma. It carries 240 credits and falls within the HEQSF under Curative Health.
What this qualification may cover
- Medical nursing
- Surgical nursing
- Critical care
- General nursing
- Operating-room practice
- Trauma care
- Nursing science at doctoral level
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced nursing science and specialised medical, surgical, critical-care, operating-room or trauma-related nursing contexts might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider because specific requirements are not established here.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may be relevant to advanced or specialised nursing and health-science pathways connected with its stated focus areas. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced nursing knowledge in the stated specialisation areas
- Analytical engagement with specialised nursing and healthcare practice
- Integration of medical, surgical, critical-care, operating-room and trauma perspectives
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Nursing Science: Medical: Surgical: Critical Care: General: Operating Room: Trauma
- SAQA ID
- 17465
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2009 and current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval is valid.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether it remains suitable for your intended study or career pathway.