How to become a nurse in South Africa: New Nursing Qualifications👩🏾‍⚕️💉 | College vs University

[@DailyGemz]

The difference isn't much between R425 (old curriculum) and R171 (new curriculum). With R171, it's only general nursing. While with R425 it's general nursing, community, psychiatry, and midwifery. However, these 3 other qualifications (community, psych & midwifery) that come with R425, are not specialities. Hence nurses are not getting paid for them. So for R171, after completing, if one wants to be a midwife, or a psychiatric nurse, they will have to study for an extra year then become a specialist midwife or a specialist psychiatrist nurse or a specialist of whatever course they chose. Then get paid for that. Otherwise an R425 nurse and that of R171 are exactly the same. They have the same scope of practice and they get paid the same salary. Also, the reason they introduced the new curriculum is because they want to improve the standards of nursing (hence introducing a program that will produce specialist nurses). There have been a lot of incompetencies from nurses, especially in the departments such as labour, so they are trying to produce nurses with specialized training for specific departments they will be working it.

[@thandohadebe]

Absolutely true! Thank you for this comment❤🌱

[@yolandamzizi4138]

Well put🙌🏾 there’s no such a thing as the R171 being staff nurses, we already have staff nurses in the program. So why would they enter this new program to become what they already are. R171 are General Nurses then R174 General nurses with Midwifery

[@senamilemlotshwa2878]

Awusemhle!! I'm not even going to be a nurse but I wouldn't miss your videos for anything ❤️❤️

[@thandohadebe]

Thank you so much sis♥️♥️♥️ I appreciate your support🙏🏿❤️

[@sleekheswa4111]

Very informative video Thando I’m sure this video will help so many people who are interested in studing nursing .. I feel like they trying to decrease the number of nurses because of the more colleges offering the qualification and another thing the curriculum at universities and colleges not being 100% the same

[@thandohadebe]

You're making a lot of sense Slee, but at the same time, nurses are in demand, all over the world. Someone told me that they probably took away the comprehensive nursing qualification because South Africa doesn't have a lot of midwifes (because people are tryna avoid litigations) , hence they now offer the Bachelor of Nursing and midwifery qualification. They're trying to produce more midwifes.

[@murenndi]

Girl this was super informative, too bad we have to study more years just get 4 qualifications 🤣

[@mmabatshidinhlabathi1633]

With the new curriculum (BNAM) one needs to add an extra year to add each bar after graduating. So one bar = one extra year and so forth.

[@ladyzieh88]

I'm doing R171 this year in a college, we also do 4 years but it comes with 2 diplomas which are general nursing and advanced midwifery, we won't function (we were told) without the advanced midwifery diploma Reason for the change is to save resources cause nurses choose where they wanna function and waste the knowledge of the other courses. Another reason is that R425 bars were earned as rush courses, we'll be advancing in every field

[@fxtrader4995]

Hi can you please help me on how I can I apply for nursing please 07142 66016

[@thandohadebe]

Mazet, is it not 3 years kanti? Kwa SANC bathi it's 3 years yazi.

[@londekabuthelezi6733]

Hey so are you saying that the diploma is a four year course and you leave with the general nurse bar and midwives ?

[@ladyzieh88]

@@thandohadebe it is but 3 years of general nursing which we were told we won't be able to function as professional nurses we have to do that 1 year of advanced midwifery then we'll operate but hey nothing is sure yet, we'll see nxt year how things turn out with the pilot group

[@ladyzieh88]

@@londekabuthelezi6733 no one is sure yet but according to what they think they know, we'll leave with 1 bar, maybe the epaulets have changed color coz that's what I saw on the sanc website

[@Lehlohonolo_Suping]

Hi Thando thank you for the video. My question is completely off topic. Do university students get placed like college students upon completion of the degree or do you guys have to look for a job afterwards? Can you please talk about the advantages and disadvantages of studying at a university/college based on finances as well as finding a job and advantages and disadvantages based on ranking and advancing your qualification❤️

[@thandohadebe]

Hi Lehlohonolo. Yes University students do also get placed like college students. It was like that even before they introduced the department of health nursing busary. You only look for a job after completing community service and that's if the hospital you were serving in did not absorb you, but most of them get absorbed. Thank you for the video suggestion. I will do it.

[@Lehlohonolo_Suping]

@@thandohadebe thank you so much for replying 🌹❤️🙏🏾

[@teleportasmr9580]

Thank you so much for this info....what about netcare college don’t they offer bachelors degree and registered nurse anymore

[@thandohadebe]

On their prospectus, there's nowhere where they talk about Bachelors degree and according to SANC, netcare can only offer diploma and higher certificate in nursing.

[@mskingp4067]

Guys I wanna study nursing but I never done physics or life science , is it possible ?

[@thandohadebe]

Hey babes. Please watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2zh4SPqJysp8U to see which university does not have physics as a requirement

[@mskingp4067]

I'm on it , thank you

[@mpumimtungwa7474]

HI, Please advise what type of assessment one has to take after being provisionally accepted at the Nursing college?

[@thandohadebe]

To be honest with you, I'm not sure. I'd have to ask people who went to college and then get back to you

[@mpumimtungwa7474]

Thank you, I will really appreciate your help.

[@sibongilelikhweziM]

I'm a first year student and need some OSCE tips Please make a video on osce

[@msabo_n840]

Hii please help I was rejected at uj due to space and I had applied for nursing and my marks are good so what can I do I really need to study nursing this year

[@thandohadebe]

Unfortunately I can't help you with that, and there's not much you can do other than applying again. Good luck 💯🖤

[@DabidRobinson]

Nice video, thumbs up!

[@thandohadebe]

Thank you🙏🏿🥰

[@Lolamuibi]

Hi , I wanted to ask whether one can transfer from college to university? thank u

[@preciousmonnakgotla3204]

Hey Thando, can I upload my degree/academic record to apply for nursing instead of my matric results??? In the government nursing colleges??(specifically)

[@thandohadebe]

No

[@preciousmonnakgotla3204]

Thank yuu❤

[@amvuyelebalnati5559]

Hi sisi such an informative video...I want to ask when you study nursing...u can stdy with nsfus

[@thandohadebe]

I studied with nsfas. I'm not sure if they still fund nursing tho

[@amvuyelebalnati5559]

Thank u😍

[@mihlalimnothoza3813]

Hi Thando, can i ask? since R171 nurses do not have community nursing, who are gonna work at the clinic besides the R425 nurses who choose to work at the clinic? does this mean clinics will be in need of more nurses since most of them vele after graduating they just choose to work without even specialising.

[@snazongxoks5195]

R174 can work

[@Lebo_.T]

Great content Thando🥺❤️

[@thandohadebe]

Thank you Lebo♥️🙏🏿

[@Michelle_Prayer]

Hey Thando I just come across your videos your such and amazing soul, so here's my question, if you don't have life sciences but go for a caregiver certificate do you qualify to study Auxiliary so that you can enroll for a two year course?

[@thandohadebe]

Hi Michelle, thanks for watching. No you cannot study auxiliary nursing unfortunately, life sciences is a compulsory subject.

[@keolebogilemokone1871]

Hi Thando thank you for sharing wow I'm so glad I got to know the difference before applying.. So I wanted to know if I apply at a college which is obvious a diploma in Nursing after being registered as a stuff nurse can't I further my studies to become a registered nurse?

[@thandohadebe]

Apparently you have to study at a university now to become a professional nurse, meaning even if you study at a college to become a general nurse, you will have to start ko first year in university cause you must have done a degree

[@sthembilemhlongo6848]

R171 College student nurse will graduate as a registered general nurse, midwifery course is still being discussed to be introduced after graduating. Basically College and universities will produce the same till.

[@jesminejonkers6676]

Hi there,I'm a 29 years old woman and I really want to study for nursing, but I don't have life science and matric marks are very poor,but I pass matric, I want to know if here is a university or college in Cape town where I can do a bridging course or a extended program,or must I rewrite my matric marks over again

[@jesminejonkers6676]

I want to be a registered nurse

[@thandohadebe]

Hey Jasmine, unfortunately Life sciences is a requirement in all nursing categories. You Must have life sciences in order to enroll for any nursing qualification.

[@jesminejonkers6676]

Thank you,

[@sikhanyileangel2672]

Can I study nursing with community health work certificate

[@gugusihle3604]

Hi Thando, i wanted to ask regarding my application at uj. I applied last week and today when i check my status it is written.. Provincially selected. I would like to know what that actually means since i submitted my final matric results.

[@Kashitaaa.a]

Congratulations for passing your matric ,sO what did it mean

[@Malva_..]

There is so much uncertainty 😢

[@princessdaweti]

My favorite human being 😍

[@thandohadebe]

😍❤️

[@tsholanangramatlo6651]

Hey I want to study nursing but my life science is very low ,what should I do ?

[@thandohadebe]

You have to upgrade your marks Tsholanang

[@aluvegweba1275]

You are so beautiful😍 I am studying at a college and we don't get paid at all😏 nami I am so glad that I came in time😅

[@thandohadebe]

Thank you so much Aluve You are not getting paid😲.?? So it's not all the colleges kahle hle.??? Yoh I am shocked😳🙆🏿‍♀️.!!

[@aluvegweba1275]

Yes and I think it's only in our province(Western Cape) whereby students don't get paid in colleges

[@thandohadebe]

It's bad mos🥺!! How do they expect students to get to work.?? I think at some point, all nursing students are not gonna get paid sis.

[@catcat7508]

hi thando, what if u dont have life science? i dont have that 💔

[@thandohadebe]

Unfortunately L.S is a requirement, I don't know any institution that doesn't require life sciences (I'm not saying there isn't) but do a bit of research and good luck ❤️

[@kupfuwaprogress7639]

Hi tando how much fees should I pay in the first semester.

[@thandohadebe]

I'd be lying if I told you the exact amount and I think more than anything it depends on the institution you're in

[@princessdaweti]

School is a lot sana nyani 😭

[@thandohadebe]

Yazini😭, sizoshaun😩💔

[@cynthiaokolie6655]

Can you study any nursing without math but you have English and life science

[@lucialucia5431]

Where can i do nursing with maths literacy please i want to the name of the college

[@thandohadebe]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2zh4SPqJysp8U

[@cynthiaokolie6655]

Hey, is it okay to apply in like 3 different colleges at once

[@thandohadebe]

Yes

[@mabizelarelebohilebisto3610]

Soo would i be able to study registered nurse with maths lit

[@thandohadebe]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2zh4SPqJysp8U

[@nolwandondlela4863]

May I ask the fees for nursing at UJ?

[@gugulethuncube3139]

Hey Thando. Is UJ accepting maths lit students for the new curriculum?

[@thandohadebe]

Hi Gugulethu. I went through the undergraduate prospectus for 2021 and they want mathematics (50%). But I will go to my department and enquire, then get back to you. Please send me a DM on one of my socials, check the description box for the links.

[@amahledlamini2147]

if you do what you love, you'll never work a day i your life

[@kearamofficial3233]

Can you be a nurse if you did math literacy

[@thandohadebe]

Yes. You just have to register with an institution that accepts maths lit

[@nompumelelomtsweni1778]

❤️❤️🌸🌸🌸

[@leseditladi1785]

Okay but your beautiful 😍

[@thandohadebe]

Thank you 🥺💙

[@coolingsounds5228]

Is a community nurse a nurse that works at a clinic?

[@thandohadebe]

Yes that's correct

[@siphesihle_gazu8405]

One quick question 🥺 can nurses have Tattoos???

[@siphesihle_gazu8405]

One quick question 🥺 can nurses have Tattoos???

[@thandohadebe]

Yes. They can, I've seen a lot of nurses with tattoos and piercings.