BSc. (Honours) in Nursing Science

1. Introduction
   
   The proposed BSc Nursing programme is a response to an expressed need for tertiary education by the registered Nurses in Zimbabwe through needs analysis survey carried out in 1998.  In line with the dynamic health and socio-economic environment and complex patient/community needs and challenges, it has become imperative for a practicing nurse to upgrade her/his knowledge, attitudes, skills and competencies.  The proposed programme is therefore intended for qualified nurses and does not provide for acquisition of basic nursing skills.  Therefore, the BSc Honours Nursing Science Degree will lead to an MSc and eventually to a PhD in Nursing Science.


2. Entry requirements
   
   The BSc Honours Nursing Science Degree is a 36-48 month academic programme.  To qualify for registration, applicants must be registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe as a General Nurse and should possess a current Practicing Certificate.


3. Mission Statement

The mission of the department is to enhance the quality of health care delivered to individuals, groups and communities across sectors by providing students with innovative and comprehensive programmes of study.

The Nursing Science Department is also committed to the education of the student using scientific knowledge, the therapeutic self and available technology through modern distance education and open learning systems.

4. Vision
   
   The Department envisages to become a centre of excellence and the leading programme of Nursing Science in distance teaching and open learning systems in Zimbabwe and the SADC region.


5. Aim
   
   To provide Registered General Nurses with in-depth competencies, knowledge and specialized skills to promote effective nursing care in an increasingly complex health care environment a well as to afford a basis for graduate specialization and study in Nursing Science.


6. On successful completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
• Effectively carry out individual, family and community assessments which identify health problems and obstacles to health and well being. 
• Outline strategies/interventions through which these can be overcome.
• Participate in teaching-learning health promotion directed towards the improvement of health care recognizing both legal and ethical parameters.
• Utilize critical and creative thinking in the planning and delivery of nursing care.
• Positively respond to and recognize the need for innovation within the health care sector.
• Effectively assume an increased organizational complexity and changing health care needs of clients.


7. Courses
   
   The modular nature of the course means that students can now take courses at any time and learn at their own pace.

Part 1 Semester 1
BSNS101       :       Psychology for Health Sciences
BSNS102       :       Professionalism & Nursing Ethics
BSNS104       :       Human Anatomy
BSNS105       :       Physiology for Health Sciences Vol. 1
BSNS108       :       Biochemistry & Nutrition Vol. 1

Semester 2
BSNS106       :       Biophysics for Health Sciences
BSNS107       :       Sociology for Health Sciences
BSNS109       :       Community Health Nursing/Primary Health Care
BSNS110       :       Biochemistry & Nutrition Vol. 11
BSNS111       :       Physiology for Health Sciences Vol. 11

Part 2 Semester 1
BSNS201       :       Health Promotion (HIV/AIDS)
BSNS202       :       Microbiology & Parasitology
BSNS204       :       Bioscience 1
BSNS112       :       Physiology for Health Sciences 111
BSNS316       :       Nursing Education 1

Semester 2
BSNS205       :       Clinical Pharmacology & Nursing
BSNS206       :       Therapeutic Communication
BSNS208       :       Bioscience Vol. 11
BSNS301       :       Clinical Teaching

Part 111 Semester 1
BSNS302       :       Management of Health Resources
BSNS303       :       Women’s Health Issues
BSNS304       :       Paediatrics & Special Baby Care
BSNS306       :       Palliative Health Care
BSNS307       :       Health Planning

Semester 2
BSNS305       :       Biostatistics & Epidemiology
BSNS401       :       Nursing Research in Practice/Process Inquiry
BSNS408       :       Nursing Leadership

Plus any of the following major courses
BSNS407       :       Community Health Nursing 11
BSNS409       :       Nurse Education 11
BSNS410       :       Maternal & Child Health Nursing (MCH)

Part IV Semester 1
BSNS411       :       Research Project
BSNS411       :       Research Project

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