Nursing at (DUT) Durban University of Technology

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Nursing at (DUT) Durban University of Technology

Our Mission:

We are committed to responding to the health care needs of the people of South Africa and the rest of Africa through:

  • Providing holistic nursing education in a values-driven environment.
  • Providing the highest standard of teaching, learning, research, and community engagement.
  • Ensuring the development of critical reflective nursing practice.

Empowering staff and students to succeed.

DUT Nursing School Application Form

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) Nursing School as well as the South African Nursing Council (SANC) online admission application form for prospective candidates that seek admission into the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Nursing School for the 2024 academic year has been released.

The DUT Nursing School offers training in association with various private and state hospitals and community facilities, whereby they gain practical experience under the guidance of our Educators as well as Registered Nurses.

Every student admitted to any programs of study tenable at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Nursing School must carefully read, understand and abide by the instructions.

Why Choose Durban University of Technology (DUT) Nursing School

  • Receive accredited training.
  • We offer competent Educators, in a safe and secure environment.
  • We have a well-equipped simulation laboratory where you can practice your clinical skills before entering the clinical environment.

DUT Nursing Entry Requirements

Programmes offered by the department

South African Nursing Council (SANC)

The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education and practice in the Republic of South Africa.  It is an autonomous, financially independent, statutory body, initially established by the Nursing Act, of 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), and currently operating under the Nursing Act, of 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005).

For more information and inquiries, you can contact the South African Nursing Council (SANC) by visiting the official website or campus. https://www.sanc.co.za/

How to Apply

Application is made by filling out the application form online at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Nursing School admissions portal.

For more information and inquiries, you can contact the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Nursing School by visiting the official website or campus.

Nursing Management: This Programme will provide professional nurses with comprehensive health service management that critically reflects and addresses complex health service problems within the ethical/legal framework of the nursing profession.

Nursing management is a branch of the nursing profession that focuses on managing nurses and patient care standards in a healthcare setting.
The Nursing Management program is designed to help professional nurses to supervise entire facilities and to delegate duties to individuals.

Nursing management program addresses specific issues such as dealing with employees, setting behavioral standards, and handling the legal issues associated with supervising people at work in a healthcare environment.

This program encourages nurse managers to be responsible for the activities of the nurses under their supervision and encourages the need for interaction with patients, families, communities, and other healthcare professionals in a wide variety of situations.

Occupational Health Nursing: Students learn to protect worker health, and provide a safe and healthy work environment with an emphasis on health promotion, research-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, improved quality of life, and program and policy development.

Primary Health Care Nursing: This program prepares nurses to function effectively in a variety of settings where the holistic health needs of communities and families are coupled with economic and social development as a component. The primary health care framework includes acute care services, and health promotion and education. Nurses are equipped to deal with acute and common afflictions in both urban and rural communities.

Contact

Head of Department: Dr Nokuthula Sibiya
Secretary: Ms Nondumiso Manyathi
Tel: 031 373 2606
Fax: 031 373 2039
Location: Ritson Campus.