Objectives

Objectives of the Bachelor of Nursing program

The Bachelor of Nursing programmes are designed to provide students with a liberal education which prepares them to be direct care-givers, teachers, counsellors and advocates for their clients The students will be encouraged to preform these roles in a caring manner. The courses in the programmes will contribute to the knowledge, competencies and attitudes of graduates so that they may:

Provide for and facilitate comprehensive and effective client care;
Convey an awareness of and respect for the values, dignity, and rights of human beings;
Recognize the extent to which personal values and attitudes influence the interaction with and care of clients;
Apply current knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in any client care environment;
Apply scientific methods while maintaining the holistic perspective;
Take account of the influences of social, cultural, political and economic forces on the health and lifestyles of people;
Communicate and work effectively with other health professionals, agencies and governments in dealing with client care issues;
Become self-directed in the pursuit of excellence;
Be analytical, critical, and independent thinkers;
Use previous experience and education to enhance their knowledge base and competencies;
Affirm the values and standards of the nursing profession;
Recognize that learning is a continuous life-long process.