Diploma in General Nursing (DGN)
Program code : (DGN)
Aims
The Diploma in General Nursing program is premised on the belief that preparation of graduates at diploma level for professional nursing practice requires theoretical breadth and depth balanced by appropriate and relevant clinical experience to prepare the graduates for nursing practice at first level nursing positions and ongoing employment in Papua New Guinea health care services and for registration with the Nursing Council of Papua New Guinea (NCPNG).
Therefore the program aims to:
- Provide students with coherent and detailed knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and the principles and concepts that underpin that practice as well as enabling them to think critically, to reflect on their practice and to make sound clinical judgments based on evidence, which prepares the students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to function effectively as health workers in any setting.
- Provide an educational and professional basis for advanced education in nursing practice, teaching, administration and research.
The Diploma in General nursing program is aimed at people with a grade 12 certificate. Some may come from the health services that have certificate in nursing. The program provides the opportunity for them to gain a nursing qualification for increased credibility as registered nurses. The clinical content of the program recognizes and aims to develop students’ competence, confidence and motivation for best practice. The theoretical content is based on strong evidence gleaned from recognised sources.
Entry requirement
Applicants shall:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have successfully completed Grade 12 education level with A, B or C grades in language and literature, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
Note: Experienced health workers without these qualifications will be considered on merit.
Selection criteria
1. School leaver applicants must:
- Indicate first preference for Nursing Studies in the school leaver application form
- Express commitment to the nursing profession
- Have a suitable personality and responsible attitude towards patient care
- Supply a medical examination report on arrival to the school.
2. Non School Leaver applicants must:
- Apply by completing the application form supplied by the School
- Express commitment to the nursing profession
- Have a suitable personality and responsible attitude towards patient care
- Provide a character reference from a pastor, employer or a community leader
- Supply a medical examination report before or on arrival at the school.
Note: Health worker applicants must have served or worked in the field for at least three years and be
recommended by the Provincial Health Advisor or relevant Church Health Authority.
3. Overseas applicants must have:
- Matriculation level acceptance for higher education in Papua New Guinea.
- A written guarantee of funding from an authenticated body
- The DWU St Mary’s School of Nursing selection committee reviews applications from non school leavers in August and makes recommendations to the selection unit of the Department of Higher Education Research Science and
- Technology. School leaver selections are done in December and Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology informs the applicants a month before the commencement of the program. Initially an intake of 40 students is planned.
Units Offered
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