Nursing Degrees Online

The General Practice Nurse is in the best position to provide an effective primary health care model as they are frequently the first point of contact for patients and treat a range of conditions from minor colds through to chronic illness problems. They also provide an important role in health education and promotion. The General Practice field within the Master of Nursing therefore has the potential to equip nurses with specialist skills in patient assessment, treatment and evaluation; particularly in General Practice settings and so develop an extended role as a Nurse Practitioner.

The General Practice Nursing field of study provides students with an extensive knowledge and understanding of multidisciplinary approaches to working in general practice settings. Students will complete six core courses and then be able to select six elective courses from a range offered across medicine, population health, social and behavioural sciences. These courses will provide students with the opportunity to study specific issues relating to general practice nursing and link this to their own practice in areas such as:

mental health services

counselling services

alcohol abuse and dependency

diabetes

cardiovascular disease

It is expected that students might already be working in advanced clinical roles within general practice clinics. Credit for prior learning may be able to be given for registered nurses with other postgraduate qualifications, particularly in general practice or community nursing or similar. Students will be expected to be supported by a clinical mentor in their field of employment and study as well as have access and support from a multidisciplinary clinical support team comprising of physicians, general practitioners, allied health professionals, psycho-geriatricians etc, who will provide expert guidance and feedback to students as they develop their advanced roles within their field

Year 1Course Code Course Title Units
MSE 100 Basics of Medical Education 1
NSB 110 Basics of Biomedical Sciences 4
NSB 111 Cell Biology and Genetics 3
MSB 102 Behavioural Sciences and Ethics 3
NSB 112 Neuro-locomotor Systems 4
NSB 113 Blood, Body Fluids and Cardio-Respiratory Systems 4
NSB 114 Introduction to Computer Applications 2
MSB 105 Introduction to Community Health (COBES I) 6
MSC 100 First Aid 3
NSC 110 Foundations of Nursing I 4
IRD 100 Communication Skills I 3
IRD 102 Communications Skill II 3
IRD 103 Development Concepts and Applications 3
IRD 104 Quantitative Skills 3
Total 46

Year 2Course Code Course Title Units
NSB 210 Basics of Microbiology and Pharmacology 3
NSB 211 Digestive System and Nutrition 2
NSB 212 Endocrine, Reproductive and Urinary Systems 3
NSP 210 Pathology 6
NSC 210 Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Theory 2
Total 16
Course Code Course Title Units
NSC 211 Medical Surgical Nursing II: Rotation I 8
NSC 212 Obstetric Nursing I: Theory 3
NSC 213 Obstetric Nursing II: Rotation I 4
MSC 200 Human Communication Skills 2
NSC 214 Foundations of Nursing II 2
MSB 203 Community Diagnosis (COBES II) 6
IRD 200 State, Society and Development 3
Total 28

Year 3Course Code Course Title Units
NSC 310 Paediatric Nursing: Theory and Rotation 4
NSC 311 Gynaecological Nursing: Theory and Rotation 4
NSC 312 Orthopaedic Nursing 2
NSC 313 Accident and Emergencies 2
NSC 314 Ophthalmology 2
NSC 315 Ear, Nose, Throat,Head and Neck 2
NSC 316 Intensive Care and Renal Nursing 2
NSC 317 Oral Health Nursing 2
NSC 318 Theatre Nursing 2
NSC 319 Obstetric Nursing III: Rotation 11 6
NSC 320 Community Health Nursing: Rotation 6
NSB 310 Research Methodology 3
NSB 312 Clinical Pharmacology 3
NSE 310 Nursing Electives 6
Total 42

Year 4Course Code Course Title Units
NSB 410 Research Project 6
NSC 410 Medical Surgical Nursing III:Rotation II 12
NSC 411 Obstetric Nursing IV:Rotation III 6
NSC 412 Psychiatric Nursing I:Theory 3
NSC 413 Psychiatric Nursing II:Rotation 6
NSB 411 Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics 3
NSB 412 Educational Psychology and Instructional Media in Nursing 3
NSB 413 Health Management and Health Economics 3
NSB 414 Curriculum Development and Instruction in Nursing 3
Total 48

The study programme comprises 180 ECTS credits 135 credits
are given in the form of compulsory courses and the remaining
45 credits in the form of elective courses. The content
of the program is comprised of courses from the areas
of the medical, social and behavioural sciences, although the
majority of the courses are in the main subject Nursing Science.
The study programme of nursing has approximately
600 fulltime students enrolled each year. The program admits
over 200 new students every year at two separate times,
spring and fall.
Within the study programme students who wish to earn a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing are required to complete
courses equivalent to 30 credits at the advanced level, including
an individual paper of 15 credits in the main subject.
Instead of a Bachelor of Science degree students may choose
to earn a Bachelor of Nursing Science which includes the
same amount of courses but with more electives and with
less focus on advanced level courses.
The School of Health Sciences actively promotes an international
millieu for education and research. As a part of this all
students at the Programme of Nursing shall participate in an
international exchange or take part in one of the international
courses at the school. An international course is defined
as a course conducted with both swedish and international
students and/or a course that has a international element.
Upon completion of the Nursing degree, students can pursue
education within the various areas of specialisation offered
at the School of Health Sciences.
- Primary Health Care (75 ECTS credits)
- Emergency Care, Anaesthetic
Nursing (60 ECTS credits)
- Emergency Care, Intensive Care
Nursing (60 ECTS credits)
- Pediatric Care (60 ECTS credits)

The Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) is a four-year full-time programme leading to an honours degree of the University. Its objective is to provide a comprehensive and holistic nursing education programme which strives to achieve professional excellence in nursing education.

The credit-based curriculum is broadly based and multi-disciplinary, and designed to introduce the bio-psycho-social aspects of health and nursing care. It provides a balance between the broad areas of nursing, biological, behavioural and social sciences. It enables students to obtain knowledge through the study of the different disciplines, and to develop an inquiring mind, interpersonal skills and an understanding of the socio-cultural context in which nursing is practised. The curriculum also integrates different nursing components in order to train generic nurses who can work in different health care settings.

The degree programme emphasizes the integration of theories and practice. Students are exposed to a variety of clinical environments throughout the course. Experiential learning of clinical skills is under the supervision of experienced teaching staff. The process of teaching and learning is directed by nursing academics in the Faculty with a wide range of expertise, supported by the excellent facilities in various departments of the Faculty, particularly those of the Queen Mary Hospital.

The curriculum includes various courses in each year, so as to prepare students to be capable of working in different settings. The main areas covered are Nursing Core Courses, Nursing Care of Specialized Populations, Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice, Foundations in Nursing Research, Nursing Electives, Nursing Practica, Life Sciences and Behavioural Sciences. This curriculum structure allows maximum longitudinal and lateral correlation between courses. The teaching and learning strategies facilitate integration of theoretical knowledge, and the application of learning to nursing practice.

Diploma in Nursing
The Diploma in Nursing aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to make
significant contributions to health and professional nursing practice. Nanyang
Polytechnic is the only polytechnic in Singapore to offer nursing courses at tertiary level.
Course Aims
The course is structured to prepare students to function competently as registered
nurses in various healthcare settings. The graduate will assess, manage and prevent
problems related to health and illness in individuals and their families.
The course is designed to develop nurses who are committed to excellence in the care
they provide, and to their continuing professional development. Graduates will be
equipped to:
v apply the knowledge gained in nursing,biological and behavioural sciences to
nursing practice;
v provide safe and competent care in various healthcare settings;
v use a problemsolving
approach to provide holistic and individualized nursing
care;
v use communication skills to establish and maintain effective helping relationships;
and
v pursue ongoing educational and professional development.
Duration
3 academic years on a fulltime
basis
Career Prospects
The prospects for nursing graduates are very promising. They will be eligible for
registration with the Singapore Nursing Board which gives them the licence to practise
as professional nurses.
Career opportunities are also numerous. Attractive opportunities await graduates in
hospitals, polyclinics, specialist clinics, and organizations involved in clinical trials and
research.
The diploma course provides graduates with the basis for further studies and
specialisation in nursing at the School of Health Sciences and universities abroad. The
School offers post registration programmes at an advanced diploma level in the
disciplines of critical care, community health, emergency, gerontology, management,