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PROGRAMME: Diploma in General Nursing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
NURSING EDUCATION DIRECTORATE
LIMPOPO COLLEGE OF NURSING

PROGRAMME: Diploma in General Nursing

Download full advert: http://www.ldoh.gov.za/LCN%20brochure.pdf

VISION:
Limpopo college of nursing strives to be a centre of excellence in the education and training of general nurses who display allied competence in the provision of care to the community

MISSION:
The College is committed to facilitate an outcomes-based scientific nursing education that will advocate for patients in a multicultural environment.

Medium of Instruction: ENGLISH
Validity: The calendar is valid for the current year.

Disclaimer
Limpopo College of Nursing (LNC) reserves the rights to amend/change any rule or provision at any time without prior notice. LCN does not accept responsibility for possible inaccuracy

The Training Programme:
The three -year diploma programme in nursing is presented by the Limpopo Province College of Nursing at its four (4) Campuses, namely Giyani, Sovenga, Thohoyandou, and Sekhukhune in accordance with Regulation R.171 of the South African Nursing Council. On completion of the course, a candidate will obtain a Diploma which allows for registration with the South African Nursing Council for the Diploma in General Nursing.

IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR ALL APPLICANTS

  1. The College does not accept any responsibility for non-delivery of post for any reason.
  2. Applicants who do not meet ALL the requirements should not apply as the application will be disqualified immediately.
  3. Application forms may be collected at the College
    Campuses:
     Giyani Campus next to Nkhensani Hospital (Mopani District)- Sekhukhune Campus next to St Rita’s Hospital (Sekhukhune District)
     Sovenga Campus next to Mankweng Hospital
     Thohoyandou Campus next to Tshilidzini Hospital
     Waterberg Campus Inside Mokopane Hospital
     Central College at 34 Hans Van Rensburg Polokwane
    OR may be downloaded from the College website: http://www.ldoh.gov.za/?q=lcn
  4. Application forms sent by post must be registered.
    (Should this not be done, the College will not accept responsibility for forms not received).
  5. The selected candidates shall be notified telephonically about the selection committee’s final decision

CANDIDATES WHO PASSED STANDARD 10/GRADE 12 PRIOR TO THE CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR

  1. Senior Certificate with endorsement (Matric exemption) or National Senior certificate- Bachelor’s Degree Pass.
  2. Compulsory subjects: English HG D-symbol or Level 4 Biology/Life sciences HG D or Level 4 , Physical Science HG D or Level 4, Mathematics HG D or Level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy Level 5
  3. An aggregate of 24 points on rating scale excluding Life– Orientation
  4. Certified proof of current registration with SANC (EN/ ENA).
  5. Must be a South African citizen from Limpopo Province

CANDIDATES CURRENTLY IN GRADE 12 (NSC)

  1. Candidates must submit certified copies of statement of results by the 10th of January each year after the Grade 12 examination results are released, to the office of the Registrar with the following pass criteria:
  2. National Senior certificate—Bachelor’s Degree Pass.
  3. Compulsory subjects: English Level 4 , Life sciences Level 4, Physical Science Level 4, Mathematics Level 4 OR Mathematical literacy Level 5
  4. An aggregate of 24 points on rating scale excluding Life- Orientation
  5. Must be a South African citizen from Limpopo Province.

PROCEDURES

  1. Completed application forms must be received at the College from October till 30th November this year.
    Where the 30th of November falls on a Saturday or Sunday then the completed application forms must be submitted on Friday before
  2. The completed application form signed.
  3. A certified copy of the Senior Certificate, Identity book and marriage certificate where applicable must be attached.
  4. Completed Rating scale must be attached where applicable.
  5. Certified proof of registration with SANC must be attached where applicable
  1. Certified or original proof of residence (municipal accounts of parents should be accompanied by an affidavit / letter from municipality)
  2. Current Grade 12 candidates must provide a mid year results and testimonial from the school with the selected subjects

TRAINING
Students are allocated to any one of the colleges’ campuses.
Lectures/contact sessions are given by the Lecturers of the College and must be attended according to the College’s annual programme. Formative and Summative are written at predetermined times. The students are also expected to hand in assignments and complete projects given to them by the Lecturers. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is done in various clinical facilities in the province. Allocation to these facilities is done by the Campuses. Limited accommodation is available at campuses and clinical facilities.

PROGRAMME CONTENT
The Diploma covers a three years period. A student is only allowed to fail one year of study. Maximum period allowed to complete the course, is 4 years. Should a student therefore fail one year, she/he can only repeat that year of study once. The student’s training will be terminated if she/he should fail any year thereafter. A student will not receive a bursary whilst repeating a year of study.
Standard Examinations are written yearly during October/November each year.
Supplementary Examinations are written during December of the same year.
INTAKE: There shall be one intake per year
FEES
A non-refundable administration fee of R100.00 which forms part of the application process must be deposited into the college bank account.
Bank details are as follows:
Name of Bank – NEDBANK
Account no—1419021265;
Name of the Account—Limpopo College of Nursing
Type of account—Cheque account
Branch—Savannah

NB: The College reserves the right to adjust the administration fee.

Deposit slip as proof of payment must be attached to the application form.

NB: NO CASH SHALL BE ACCEPTED
Tuition fee is paid by all students, registered for training. The amount is determined by the College Council and is deducted in
accordance with stipulated terms. Successful candidates will be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as students.

BOOKS
A list of prescribed books is made available to students during orientation.
NB: it is compulsory that students buy prescribed books.
BURSARY
Training for this programme will be on bursary system.
BOARD AND LODGING
Board and lodging is available at a prescribed monthly fee. Students shall sign a lease agreement for the accommodation provided.
NB: NO CATERING IS PROVIDED BY THE COLLEGE

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (CONTRACT)
All students shall sign a memorandum of agreement with the department on admission to the college.

Correspondence: All correspondence should be addressed to:
The Registrar: Academic
Limpopo College of Nursing
Private Bag X9538
POLOKWANE
0700

Physical Address of Limpopo College of Nursing:
Department of Health
Capricorn District Buidling
34 Hans van Rensburg Street
Ground floor
Polokwane
Office no 46

Telephone No. 015 291 1120 Ext
1019/1013/1017/1020

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