Nursing Courses
NURSING COURSES
Bachelor of Nursing
Program Description
The programme is designed to prepare graduates for an entry qualification to practice as a first level general and obstetrics nurse practitioner in Fiji and the Pacific. The degree should also enable the graduate to be comparable and eligible for registrations in other countries such as New Zealand and Australia. As an entry qualification for nursing practice in Fiji, the graduates promise to improve and enhance the quality of nursing services including the total delivery of health services in Fiji and the Pacific.
Moreover the programme no doubt underpins the graduate profile embodied by the Nursing Council, namely; the following skills:
- Critical analysis, reflection and inquiry oriented, be able to use evidence in care
- Appropriately respond to health needs of families and societies etc.
- Provide Holistic and culturally safe nursing care to Fijians within relevant legal provisions
- Is capable of birthing women and is able to function at first level practice in all nursing areas; physical, mental, psychological, disability, sick and well.
Institutional
PARTNERS
FOUR
PILLARS
OF EDUCATION
Learning to WORK
Involves acquiring basic knowledge and developing thinking skills.
Learning to DO
Involves gaining practical skills and applying what is learned. It's linked to technical and vocational education and training.
Learning to LIVE TOGETHER
Involves learning non-violence, understanding others, recognizing interdependence, and resolving conflicts peacefully.
Learning to BE
Involves preparing individuals to develop all four pillars throughout their lives.