| Entry
Requirements |
To apply for the Nitec in Nursing
course, you must have:
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Two GCE 'O' Level
Grades (Grades 1 - 8) in any 2 subjects
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Or three GCE 'N' Level Passes
(Grades
1 - 5) in English Language, Mathematics
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Applicants must undergo pre-course interview and clear a pre-entry medical check-up.
Note: In accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines, a person who is Hepatitis-B positive (Hepatitis Bs Antigen-Reactive) shall not be admitted into a nursing course.
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| Course
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On completion of the course, students should be able
to:
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| Campus(es) Offering This Course |
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The duration of this course is two years (1 year of full-time campus training and 1 year of supervised clinical attachment) and is conducted at ITE College East.
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| Progression
Opportunities
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Nitec in Nursing graduates with good grades may progress to the Diploma in Nursing course at the Polytechnic.
For more details on related diploma courses, please refer to the website of each polytechnic.
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| Career
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Nitec in Nursing graduates are employed as Enrolled Nurses in various healthcare organisations and hospitals.
Based on the 2006 graduate employment survey, the mean gross monthly salary of Nitec in Nursing graduates is about $1,300.
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| Course
Structure |
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To obtain the Nitec in Nursing certification, you need to accumulate at least 77 credits.
CERTIFICATION
| Core Modules |
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| Life Skills Modules |
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| Elective Modules |
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| Total |
77 |
CORE MODULES
- Nursing Studies (5 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the healthcare system, evolution of nursing and current health issues in Singapore and apply nursing skills to meet the basic needs of patients.
- Clinical Nursing (5 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the appropriate nursing concepts and skills in the delivery of holistic care to patients.
- Biological Science I (4 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the functions of the skin, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal and circulatory systems, the importance of appropriate food intake, the effects of pathological micro-organisms on the human body and the use of pharmacological products and their nursing implications.
- Behavioural Science l (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the psychological implications and adjustments during each stage of human development and apply them to patient care.
- Clinical Practice l (13 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply theoretical nursing concepts and skills in the delivery of holistic care to patients during their placements in medical, surgical/orthopaedic and public health services disciplines.
- Patient Care A (4 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowledge and nursing skills to provide holistic nursing care to patients with altered functions of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, integumentary, endocrine and nervous systems.
- Patient Care B (4 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowlege and nursing skills to provide nursing care to specific groups of patients and those with altered functions of the musculoskeletal, reproductive and urinary systems and special senses.
- Biological Science II (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the functions of the nervous, urinary, endocrine, the male and femal reproductive systems and the special senses; the effects of pathological micro-organisms on the human body; the use of pharmacological products and their nursing implications.
- Behavioural Science ll (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the socio-cultural environment and adjustments under different circumstances and the abnormal behavioural patterns of patients.
- Clinical Practice ll (13 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply theoretical nursing concepts and skills in the delivery of holistic care to patients, during their placements in medical, surgical/orthopaedic, psychiatric, maternity, paediatric, and gerontological disciplines.
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LIFE SKILLS MODULES
- Life Skills for Personal Development (8 credits) and Life Skills at the Workplace (4 credits)
Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal qualities
that an individual can transfer from one job setting to another to manage
and adapt to changes in technology and work environments.
- Sports and Wellness I (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
- Sports and Wellness II (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games. |
ELECTIVES
Electives (Course Specific) |
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- Gerontological Nursing (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to assess the needs of the older person and apply the relevant knowledge and skills to give them holistic care in various healthcare settings.
- Psychiatric Nursing (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify the altered mental status of patients and implement interventions prescribed.
- Oncology Nursing (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to deliver safe and holistic nursing care to patients with cancer.
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Electives (Inter-disciplinary)
-Business Etiquette and Grooming (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to observe proper grooming techniques and apply business etiquette in relating to people.
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Electives (Cross Level)
- Introduction to Sociology (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to observe proper grooming techniques and apply business etiquette in relating to people.
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| Electives (General) |
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- English Language 'O' I (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend narrative texts, write compositions of a narrative nature, as well as communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' II (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend descriptive texts, write compositions of a descriptive nature and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' III (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend expository texts, write compositions of an expository and persuasive nature, and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' IV (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend argumentative texts, write compositions of an argumentative nature, and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- Mathematics 'O' I (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform arithmetic calculations, manipulate algebraic expressions, construct and interpret geometrical figures and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' II (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to manipulate indices, equations and inequalities, perform graphing functions, handle problems on mensuration, interpret an duse statistical data and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' III (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to solve trigonometrical problems in 2 or 3 dimensions, identify and describe transformations connecting given figures, use vectors and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' IV (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform arithmetic calculations, algebraic manipulation, graphing functions, geometrical construction and transformation; use vectors; solve problems involving trigonometry, probability and investigation.
- Overseas Experiential Programme (2 to 3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to develop leadership qualities, self-confidence, independence, cross-cultural interaction skills and other life skills. |
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