Free State School of Nursing

Free State School of Nursing

The Free State School of Nursing (FSSON) is divided into 3 campuses, which are located in Bloemfontein, Qwa-Qwa and Welkom.

The Free State School of Nursing (FSSON) offers the following courses:

Pre Registration Programmes
·   4 Year Course leading to registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife
·   2 Year Course leading to registration as a General Nurse (Bridging Course)
 
Post Registration Programme
·   1 Year Midwifery

Post Basic Clinical Programme
·   1 Year Diploma in Medical Surgical Nursing with specialization in Critical Care [General]
 
Free State School of Nursing ACCESS CRITERIA
 
4-Year Course leading to registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife
 
Matriculation or Senior Certificate before 2008
·   Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent
·   2 Higher Grade Subjects (English must be on higher grade)
·   English score: D or better
·   M Score of 24 or higher
·   A Science subject

Senior Certificate of 2008 and thereafter
·   Grade 12 or Senior Certificate
·   English above 50%
·   APS of 24 [excluding life orientation]
·   A Science subject

2-Year Course leading to registration as a General Nurse (Bridging Course)
·   Grade 12/ Senior Certificate
·   Enrolled with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse
·   Study Leave from employer

1-Year Midwifery Programme
 
·   Appropriate Qualification in Nursing (Diploma/Degree)
·   Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
·   Study Leave from employer

1-Year Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science with specialization in Critical Care [General]

·   Appropriate Qualification in Nursing (Diploma/Degree)
·   Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
·   Study Leave from employer.
Free State School of Nursing CONTACT PERSON:
 
Bloemfontein  –  Dean: Ms SR van Niekerk
       Tel: 051–4039831
 
Qwa-Qwa    –  Ms MSA Maja
       Tel: 058–7183266
 
Welkom    –  Ms N Msayi
       Tel: 057–3963710