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1 2018 Student INFORMATION GUIDE ( health sciences )iINFORMATION GUIDE 2018 Post-basic qualifications presented by the School of Nursing Science and delivered through the Unit for Open Distance LearningPotchefstroom Student INFORMATION GUIDE ( health sciences )iiTable of ContentsPART 1: WELCOME, COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, Word of Welcome by the Director, School of Nursing Science .. 4 A Word of welcome by the Chief Director: Student Academic Life Cycle Administration and Unit for Open Distance 4 Inquiries and channels of communication and 5 List of typical 5 Administrative and logistics 5 Academic staff: School of Nursing Science and associated 7 9 Introduction to Open Distance Learning (ODL) .. 9 PART 2: CURRICULUM 2 Important NWU Academic rules: .. 9 Undergraduate yearbook.

2 9 Postgraduate yearbook:..9 Advanced University Diploma in health Science: Community Nursing (G511T) .. 9 Advanced University Diploma in health Science: health Science Education (G512T).. 10 Advanced University Diploma in health Science: health Service Management (G513T) .. 10 Advanced University Diploma in health Science: Clinical Nursing Science, health Assessment, Treatment and Care (G515T).. 10 BCur (Ed et Adm)-degree (G318T) (Only for pipeline students, last intake was July 2015)11 Study 11 Practica marks .. 12 Module exemption and credits (5-year rule).. 12 PART 3: ADMINISTRATIVE 13 The administrative cycle and logistical 13 Important Notice on Text books:.. 14 Financial 14 Payment options .. 14 Financial 15 Change of Change of examination 16 Process upon cancellation of study.

3 16 Fees payable upon cancellation of 16 Continued liability of payable fees upon expulsion of studies .. 16 PART 4: ACADEMIC Learning cycle and study process .. 17 Assessments (assignments, tests) and due dates .. 17 Plagiarism .. 19 2018 Student INFORMATION GUIDE ( health sciences ) Study 19 Use of cell phones .. 20 PART 5: LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES, PARTICIPATION MARK, TIME TABLES AND DUE 5. 1 Learner support Participation mark .. 21 Study schedule for 2018 : Advanced University Diplomas in health sciences ,.. 27 PART 6: EFUNDI, FACEBOOK, What do I need to be able to use eFundi? .. 33 Can I access eFundi on my smart phone?.. 33 How to access eFundi? .. 34 Login to eFundi:.. 34 Locate your module 35 .. 35 Need more help? .. 35 PART 7: EXAMINATIONS AND MARKS ..36 Third examination 40 PART 8: GRADUATION CEREMONIES, SANC Page 4 PART 1: WELCOME, COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, Word of Welcome by the Director, School of Nursing Science Welcome to the School of Nursing Science, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus).

4 We trust that your involvement with us will be an enriching experience, on a personal and professional level. The post basic programmes in Nursing are offered by the School of Nursing Science and delivered by the Unit for Open Distance Learning (UODL). We are proud of the contribution made over the past decade to prepare professional nurses as Managers, Educators, Primary health Care Practitioners and Community health Care Practitioners. Interactive whiteboard sessions at learning support centres on dedicated Saturdays are compulsory, as it is evident from research and student feedback that our throughput rate is amongst the highest in the country. During these sessions the emphasis is on learning not teaching. Students are expected to take part during these sessions as there is direct contact with the lecturer.

5 We also provide interactive study guides. The purpose of these guides is to provide you with answers to many of your possible questions and give guidance with the utilisation of your prescribed literature. Please take time to read through these guides thoroughly in order to prepare you with the INFORMATION you will E BornmanActing Director of the School of Nursing A Word of welcome by the Chief Director: Student Academic Life Cycle Administration and Unit for Open Distance Learning The North-West University, the second largest university in South-Africa besides UNISA, has a Unit for Open Distance Learning that takes care of the administration and operations of more than 20 000 students. Through its UODL, access is given to students who would otherwise never have had the opportunity to study at a university.

6 Modern technology and Wi-Fi- are used to provide teaching and learning for ODL students, and operational support s is delivered to students at more than 70 learning support centres in South Africa and School of Nursing in the Faculty of health sciences currently has more than 300 students enrolled in different Advanced Diplomas. The School is busy developing new programmes and will soon deliver these to students via ODL. One of the main goals of the NWU in future is to further develop its ODL programmes from different faculties. ODL is the only way to provide access to higher education for students in rural areas and also to working people. The NWU is committed to fulfil these goals and subsequently afford social justice to EJ SpamerChief Director: Student Academic Life cycle Administration and the Unit for Open Distance Learning Page 5 Inquiries and channels of communication and contacts List of typical inquiriesUNIT FOR OPEN DISTANCE LEARNINGA pplication forms and enquiries.

7 Registrations and study , eFundi, Panopto. Queries & SuggestionsCurriculum and module of prior learning (RPL).Study and exam centres, time of studies. AssignmentsLECTURERSA cademic support to students andfacilitators. Specific questions for lecturers that facilitators couldn t answer. Clarification of module content. Academic challenges regarding academic content and assessments. Study GUIDE and textbook content. Call Centre: 018-285 5900, Administrative and logistics contactsAcademic ManagerMs Ruth Appolus Facilitator AdministrationMs Lizelle Venter Marks Call Study material and courier services Call Facebook, dropbox Call Centre, centresDr Johan Page 6 Physical AddressNorth-West University Unit for Open Distance Learning Building B11 ACorner of Esselen and Malherbe Street POTCHEFSTROOM 2531 Postal AddressNorth-West University Unit for Open Distance Learning Internal Box 539 Private Bag X 6001 POTCHEFSTROOM 2520 The North-West University (NWU) subscribes and complies with the Protection of Personal INFORMATION Act 4 of 2013.

8 The NWU can however not be held responsible for provision of personal INFORMATION to a third party when personal INFORMATION is requested from the NWU through that third party on behalf of the data subject. INFORMATION requested by third parties with an indication that it is on behalf of the data subject, will be deemed to be legitimate and that the necessary consent from the data subject has been provided. Page 7 Academic staff: School of Nursing Science and associated SchoolsProgramme Leader:Mrs Khumo ShopoxBSKT111 (Industrial Psychology: Occupational health Workplace Diversity)Ms Eva SekwenaxBSKT221 (Industrial Psychology: Personnel Psychology)Dr Symen BrouwersxBSOT221 (Industrial Sociology: Occupational Sociology)xBSOT321 (Industrial Sociology: Labour Relations)Ms Felicity van Vrede xIOPS311 (Industrial Psychology: Organisational Psychology)Ms Henriette Van Der WalxNSDT111 ( health Science Dynamics)Mrs Jeannette Clase xNSRT121( health Science Research)Mr Francois WatsonxNSFT121(Financial health Management)Ms Ruth Appolus xNSMT311 ( health Service Management: Strategic Management)xNSMT321 ( health Service Management.)

9 Contemporary Issues)xVWTL311 (Philosophy of Science)Mrs Babalwa TauxNSET111 ( health Science Education: Introduction)xNSMT211( health Service Management: Unit/Clinic Management)xNSMT221( health Service Management: Human Resource Management)xNSMT271( health Service Management Practica)Mrs Khumo Page 8 xNSET211( health Science Education: Curriculum)xNSET221 ( health Science Education: Didactics)xNSET271 ( health Science Education: Practica)xNSET311 ( health Science Education: Theoretical and Philosophical Education)xNSET321( health Science Education: Contemporary Issues)Mrs Kathleen FronemanxNSHT211(Clinical Nursing Science, health Assessment, Treatment and Care: Child)xNSHT221(Clinical Nursing Science, health Assessment, Treatment and Care: Adult)xNSHT271(Clinical Nursing Science, health Assessment, Treatment and Care: Practica)Mrs Jeannette Clase xOBAD112(Public Management and Administration: Introduction)Prof Barry HanyanexNSGT111(Sociology: Introduction A)xNSGT121(Sociology: Introduction BDr Jacques RothmannxNSKT211(Pharmacology)Prof Linda Brand xNSCT211(Community Nursing: Grounding of Community Nursing)xNSCT221(Community Nursing: Primary health Care)xNSCT271(Community Nursing: Practica)Dr Annemarie Van WykIf you have any academic queries you are welcome to contact the lecturer via the Call Centre at 018-285 5900 or leave a message at the Call Centre.

10 Page 9 LanguageThe entire programme was approved as an English medium programme. Therefore, the languageof interactive study guides, assignments, tests, examinations, videos and group discussion sessions Introduction to Open Distance Learning (ODL)Open Distance Learning (ODL) refers to a mode of delivery and a teaching and learning approach focused on increased access to education and training whereby possible obstacles in terms of time, place and learning tempo are removed. Students are able to study at their own pace, in a time suitable for them. On-going support for students in the Open Distance Learning system is availableelectronically, telephonically or through personal 2: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW 2 Important NWU documentsPlease note that the following is only a curriculum overview.