PROGRAM LEVEL
The postgraduate diploma in emergency nursing program is designed to graduate specialized nurses with advanced knowledge and skills in emergency nursing by delivering safe, competent, and evidence-based nursing care across the lifespan at diverse emergency care settings within ethical and legal principles and professional nursing standards. The program duration is one academic year (two semesters) with a total of 21 credit hours. The program is placed on NQF level 9 in 2024.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The graduates of the program will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate expertise in the delivery of specialized emergency nursing care and advanced life support.
- Employ leadership and collaborative roles in emergency nursing settings.
- Pursue further career development and advanced postgraduate studies in the emergency nursing field.
- Contribute to the advancement of the emergency nursing field through active participation in research projects and quality improvement initiatives.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The graduates of the program will be able to:
- Integrate theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice in emergency and trauma care.
- Provide specialized nursing care for patients with diverse emergency conditions across the lifespan.
- Apply clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in emergency situations.
- Employ interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Advocate for patients’ safety within the ethical and legal frameworks and professional nursing standards.
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and professional development through self-directed activities.
