Colleges and Universities Offering Advance Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in South Africa

Advance Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of nursing, specifically focusing on medical and surgical care. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics such as;
-Advanced patient assessment
-Diagnostic procedures
-Surgical interventions
-Post-operative care.
Students gain practical experience through clinical placements in various healthcare settings, fostering their ability to deliver high-quality care. Graduates of this program are prepared to take on advanced nursing roles, contributing significantly to the healthcare sector.

Possible career opportunities for Advance Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science graduates include:
1. Medical-surgical nurse specialist
2. Nurse educator
3. Clinical nurse coordinator
4. Surgical nurse consultant
5. Quality improvement coordinator
6. Nursing researcher
7. Nurse manager
8. Infection control nurse
9. Nurse practitioner in surgical settings
10. Nurse administrator.

Institutions Offering Advance Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science

•  Lilitha College of Nursing, East London  
  On admission, students are required to cover the following:
  
  (i) Nursing Dynamics
  
  (ii) Research
  
  (iii) Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology
  
  (iv) Critical Care: Capita Selecta
  
  (v) Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical
  Care Nursing-General 1: Principles and
  practice of Critical Care Nursing
  
  (vi) Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical
  Care Nursing-General 2: Management of the
  patient in the critical care setting and practical
  
  
  Course duration: One year
•  Netcare Education, Sandton  
  

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