How to Apply for Free State School of Nursing | FSSON Admission Requirements 2023/2024
WHAT DOES A CAREER IN NURSING ENTAIL?
Nursing, as a profession, is based on scientific knowledge which is acquired during the four years of study at a nursing college.
This knowledge will equip nurses to help prevent disease, to educate people on health issues, enhance health and support ill patients both physically and psychologically. As a dedicated health care professional, you will be required to treat every patient as an individual and consider all aspects of the patient e.g. their physical, psychological, and social well-being.
A nurse is an independent practitioner guided by nursing acts and ethical codes. Nursing is an extremely rewarding career as you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives on a daily basis.
After completion of the four-year basic nursing programme, an opportunity exists for qualified nurses to further their education in various specialties e.g. nursing education, nursing management, critical care nursing, trauma and emergency nursing, operating theater nursing, primary health care, orthopedic nursing, child nursing, etc.
TYPES OF NURSING IN SOUTH AFRICA
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Registered Nurses or Nursing Sisters
They are responsible for the supervision of enrolled and enrolled Auxiliary Nurses as well as typical responsibilities
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Enrolled Nurses
They perform limited Nursing Care.
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Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries
They perform basic procedures and care for patients on a general level.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING 2023
Free State School of Nursing College admission form 2023/2024 is open to all school leavers, Non-school leavers, and qualified applicants irrespective of colour, race, ethnic identity, religion, gender, or Region.
Free State School of Nursing College Online applications for 2023/2024 can be done through the Free State School of Nursing College website.
Kindly visit the Free State School of Nursing website via the link below to access the Application link and instructions on how to apply.
Apply Here: http://www.health.fs.gov.za/
FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING APPLICATION
Free State School of Nursing College admission form 2023/2024 is open to all school leavers, Non-school leavers, and qualified applicants irrespective of colour, race, ethnic identity, religion, gender, or Region.
Free State School of Nursing College Online applications for 2023/2024 can be done through the Free State School of Nursing College website.
Kindly visit the Free State School of Nursing website via the link below to access the Application link and instructions on how to apply.
Apply Here: http://www.health.fs.gov.za/
PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING
A. DIPLOMA IN NURSING R171 – ACCESS CRITERIA
The access criteria for the Free State School of Nursing is guided by:
- Government Gazette 41474 of 2 March 2018 – Minimum Admission Requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes.
- National Department of Health: National Policy on Nursing Education and Training.
- SANC 2013 Diploma in Nursing Qualification Framework
FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING COLLEGE SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN 2008 OR LATER
National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with six subjects from the designated list or equivalent certificate
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- AP score 25 and above (6 Subjects and Life Orientation)
- Life Orientation counted as 1 irrespective of the level obtained
Compulsory
- English level 4 (50-59%) and above
- Mathematic Literacy (50-59%) and above
- Life Science (50-59%) and above
Recommended
- Computer Literacy Grade 9
- Preference will be given to candidates Physical Science
SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008
- Matriculation Exemption or equivalent thereof
- M-Score 23 and above (A maximum of 6 subjects)
Compulsory
- English HG (50%, E Symbol) and above or SG (60%, D Symbol) and above
- Biology or Physiology HG (50%) and above or SG (60%) and above
- Mathematics HG (40%) / SG (50%) or Commercial Mathematics SG (50%)
Recommended
- Preference will be given to candidates Physical Science
FSSON HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN AUXILIARY NURSING
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN AUXILIARY NURSING R169 – ACCESS CRITERIA
The access criteria for the Free State School of Nursing is guided by:
- Government Gazette 41474 of 2 March 2018 – Minimum Admission Requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes.
- National Department of Health: National Policy on Nursing Education and Training.
- SANC 2013 Diploma in Nursing Qualification Framework
Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria
FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED FROM 2008
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- AP Score 23 and above
- English level 4
- Life Science level 4
- Mathematic Literacy level 4
- Preference will be given to candidates with Computer Literacy Grade and Physical Science
Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- M-Score 20 and above
- English SG (50%, D symbol) and above
- Biology or Physiology
- Preference will be given to candidates with Mathemathics and Physical Science
FSSON ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY R1497 – ACCESS CRITERIA
Candidates will be required to meet following criteria
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- Diploma in Nursing (NQF level 6)
- Registration as a General Nurse at the South African Nursing Council.
HOW TO CALCULATE FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING (FSSON) APS AND M-SCORE
CALCULATION OF ACADEMIC POINT SCORE (APS)
The Free State School of Nursing’s point system for converting your Grade 12 achievement to an Admission Point Score is explained in the table below. Column 1 (NSC level of achievement, Percentage) and Column 2 (APS) gives the NSC of achievement that is awarded for percentages attained in your Grade 12 subjects (Six subjects from the designated list)
| Matric Subject Symbol / Mark received in Matric Exam | (APs) (Admission Point Score) |
|---|---|
| A (80% – 100%) | 7 |
| B (70% – 79%) | 6 |
| C (60% – 69%) | 5 |
| D (50% – 59%) | 4 |
| E (40% – 49%) | 3 |
| F (30% – 39%) | 2 |
| G (0% – 29%) | 1 |
FSSON CALCULATION OF M – SCORE [MATRICULATION PRIOR 2008]
| Symbol | HG Subject | Score | SG Subject | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 6 | ||
| B | 7 | 5 | ||
| C | 6 | 4 | ||
| D | 5 | 3 | ||
| E | 4 | 2 | ||
| F | 3 | 1 |
Please note: if you are selected then you will be required to attach a Police Clearance Certificate
FSSON CONTACT DETAILS
SOUTHERN CAMPUS – Head of Campus: MC. Mofahla
Kolbe Avenue
National Hospital Grounds
Private Bag X20520
Bloemfontein
Tel: 051 403 9831
NB:For applications from Mangaung Metro & Xhariep District
NORTHERN CAMPUS – Head of Campus: MMJ. Mokhomo
Mothusi Road
Bongani Hospital Grounds
Private Bag X290
Welkom
Tel: 057 396 3710
NB: For applications from Lejweleputswa & Fezile Dabi Districts
EASTERN CAMPUS – Head of Campus: MA. Mofokeng
Mampoi Street
Mofumahadi Manapo Mopedi Hospital Grounds
QwaQwa
Tel: 058 718 3341
NB: For applications from Thabo Mofutsanyane District
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