• PO Box 77000 • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
• Port Elizabeth • 6031 • South Africa • www.nmmu.ac.za
• South Africa• www.nmmu.ac.za
Summerstrand North Campus
Department of Nursing Science
Tel . +27 (0)41 504 2122 / 3087
Fax. +27 (0)41 504 2616
Candice.Williams2@nmmu.ac.za
25 November 2013
Dear Student
In order to facilitate your orientation and registration for 2014, a number of important dates, events
and requirements need to be brought to your attention. Please take careful note of each of the
following if you have met the promotional requirements to your second year of study in the extended
programme:
Date
27 January 2014
Time
08:00-10:00
Venue
507 0008
27 January 2014
10:30-11:30
10 February
2014
08:00-16:00
Indoor Sport Centre,
Missionvale Campus
Missionvale Campus
Venues
1.
Event
Pre-registration session:
Practical requirements for hospitals
Registration
Lectures commence
Practical requirements
Second year B Cur extended programme students are requested to attend a pre-registration
session where important information with regard to the practical module will be discussed on
Monday 27 January 2014 at 08:00-10:00 in the nursing science classroom, 507 0008.
At this event, different companies will display some of the items that Nursing Science students will
need for their Clinical practical module. Students will also be provided with the necessary
information with regard to uniforms, textbooks, nursing kit, First Aid Course etc. Students will
be able to purchase their nurse’s kit (Thermometer, Blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, nurse’s
watch), Uniforms and Departmental T-shirts on this day.
2. Registration
1.1. Requirements for registration:
2. Registration will be on Monday, 27 January 2014 from 10:30 – 11:30 at the Indoor Sport
Centre, Missionvale Campus. The following documents are required to be submitted on the day
of registration:
2.1.1 For professional indemnity the student must pay directly to the chosen indemnity
organisation e.g. DENOSA, HOSPERSA or SADNU. Students working in practical situations
will be covered for third party claims by the Public Liability policy which NMMU pays
annually. This cover is subject to certain conditions such as scope of practice, no cover in the
event of negligence and incorrect practice. As with all liability cover these exclusions are
standard; students should check with their lecturers regarding indemnity cover and
procedures to follow in the event of incidents in the practical area. The Department of Nursing
Science has made the decision to allow nursing students the option of joining a nurses’
professional body or not for indemnity cover, this is not compulsory. The choice is yours as to
whether or not you join DENOSA, HOSPERSA or SADNU. Information will be obtained from
the relevant lecturer. It is advisable to have additional indemnity cover. A completed medical
report by a medical practitioner should be submitted (please find enclosed document)
2.1.2. Receipt of payment of registration fee. This is to be paid at the NMMU cashier’s office.
Please quote your student number when paying this amount of R5700, 00.
2.1.4. Proof of first Hepatitis B vaccination should be provided.
2.1.5.
2.1.6.
2.1.7.
Proof of payment for name badge (compulsory) to be provided. An amount of R50-00 must
be paid into account number EA 92 4275, and the reference ‘name badge’ must be given.
Proof of payment for Clinical Nursing skill guidelines to be provided. An amount of R200-00
must be paid into account number EB 564275.
Copy of payment of uniform, which include a top and pants, to ‘Thanda Bantu Stores’ to be
submitted at day of registration. The manufacturers can be contacted at 041- 451 3669
These must be handed in at registration. If the student does not have ALL of these documents or
receipts, he/she will not be registered (See attached document).
3.
Residence
Students who do not reside in Port Elizabeth may apply for residence accommodation. If you
have any queries in this regard, please phone (041) 504 3663/4263/4547. Kindly note that
every student is personally responsible for the arrangements to be made with regard to
accommodation prior to registration. Please take further note, that acceptance to the
B Cur programme does not automatically let you qualify for accommodation. It is therefore
the student’s responsibility to plan for their accommodation.
Students wishing to reside in the Nurses Homes of the Provincial Hospitals in Port Elizabeth must
negotiate with the Hospital Management as soon as possible, as places in the Nurses Homes are
extremely sought after.
3.1
Additional expensed for Recess Accommodation
Please note that during University Recess periods, BCur students are expected to perform their
Clinical practical hours in various Healthcare Institutions. Please ensure to find out the necessary
information regarding costs at the residence you choose to stay at, as this can have additional
expense implications.
4.
Financial Assistance: 2014
Students must secure their own finances for their studies. Students can contact NSFAS (National
Student Financial Aid Scheme – 041 504 3182/1242/2514 as an alternative, or any bank for a
student loan.
5.
Purchasing of Textbooks
Details regarding textbooks will be provided by Mrs S. Jardien-Baboo and Ms Z. Roets at the preregistration session on Monday 27th January 2014 in 507 0008 at 08:00-10:00. Please do not
purchase any textbooks prior to the Orientation Programme. The estimated cost for
textbooks for the first year is R3 500. 00. There is a possibility that some second-hand text books
may be available.
6.
Pregnancy
Due to the nature of the clinical practice requirements of the B Cur degree programme, the firstyear female student must provide proof (medical certificate) that she is not pregnant prior to the
commencement of the four-year degree programme. This is to safeguard the mother and unborn
child from any harm, as well as safeguarding the university from any litigation proceedings in the
event of any complications arising due to pregnancy. Students who are already pregnant at the
commencement of their training may not continue with the programme. This includes students
who are within the six (6) week period after delivery; unless a registered medical practitioner
certifies that the student is fit to commence training.
7.
Monies Payable
Registration Fees:
 These must be paid on, or before the day of registration.
 All students are required to pay this amount in full prior to
registration.
Registration fees must be paid at the Cashier, NMMU, South
Campus, before arriving at the Sports Centre to register
TOTAL:
R 5 700.00
Residence Fees:

If you will be staying in the University Residence, you must
pay this deposit at the Cashier on or before the day of
registration.
TOTAL:
R 4 200.00
Compulsory registration with professional body:
 South African Nursing Council (SANC) R110.00
 If paying by cheque, it should be made out to the Nelson
Mandela Metropolitan University, account number EA 95
4275.
Note: Payment for indemnity is additional – please see point
no 2.1.5
TOTAL:
R 110.00
Additional items for purchase
You will be provided with information re purchasing of the following items at the Faculty
Welcoming Ceremony on 25 January 2014
R 50.00
 Name badge (from Nursing Department) account no
EA924275


Nurses Kit
Nurses watch
(Contact Dean Smith- Belton @ 041 501 3830)

NMMU Nurses Uniform: (Contact number @ 041-451
3669) ESTIMATED
o TOP (Including vat)
R 310.00
R 90.00
o TROUSERS
FEMALES
MALES
R 200.00
R 350.00
R 180.00
R 200.00

APRON
R 100.00

Shoes (navy blue leather)
R 450.00

First – Aid course (contact Graham Pearson on 086 1178
243 / 041 365 2617 for details)
R 700.00

Clinical Nursing Skill Guidelines book – account number
EB 564275
R 200.00
THESE MUST BE PAID FOR IN CASH TO THE SUPPLIERS. NB: THESE COSTS ARE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE
TOTAL:
R12, 290
R12, 460
8.
Transport
Students must attend lectures at the NMMU South Campus, North Campus, and Missionvale
Campus and at different hospitals. They must also travel to hospitals to carry out their practical
duties. All students are responsible for their own transport to and from lectures as well as
the practical areas.
9.
Cancellation of course
In the event that you decide not to continue with the B Cur programme for 2014, you are
requested to notify the Department of Nursing Science IMMEDIATELY, both telephonically on
(041) 504 2122 as well as in writing.
Your first year lecturers are Mrs Jardien-Baboo and Ms Z. Roets and their contact details are as
follows:
Ms Z. Roets
Office number:
E- mail address:
Tel:
Fax number:
Mrs. S. Jardien-Baboo
Office number:
E- mail address:
Tel:
Fax number:
J block, second floor, North Campus:
214 C
Zelda.Roets2@nmmu.ac.za
041 – 504 4338
041 – 504 2616
J block, second floor, North Campus & Missionvale Campus
214 D & 502 0118
Sihaam.Jardien-Baboo@nmmu.ac.za
041 – 504 2961/1511
041 – 504 2616
We hope that you will enjoy being a B Cur student at the NMMU and wish you great success with
your studies.
Kind regards,
PROF RM VAN ROOYEN
Director of Clinical Care Sciences
B CUR – REGISTRATION
PLEASE BRING ALL DOCUMENTS WITH YOU ON THE DAY OF REGISTRATION
1.
Ensure that you have the needed documents, photographs and receipts.
2.
Please make a file with the original documents and bring it with on the day of
registration.
Student number: ………………… Student Name: ………………………………….
B CUR 1
B CUR EXTENDED 1
B CUR EXTENDED 2
Document (s)/ Receipt
Yes
No

1
2x Certified copies of ID document
2
6
Four (4) ID-photographs (with name on back of
photograph)
Two (2) certified copies of your matriculation
certificate or matriculation results advice
South African Nursing Council (SANC) – copy of
receipt to be supplied – pay into account EA 95
4275
A completed medical report by a medical
practitioner
Receipt of payment of registration fee
7
Proof of first Hepatitis B vaccination
8
R50-00 payment to the account no EA 92 42 75 Name Badge
3
4
5
(MARK WITH X)
Receipt no if applicable

DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY:
……………………………………………..
SIGNATURE:
..……………………………………………
DATE:
……………………………………………..
PLEASE ATTACH THE ABOVE COPIES TO THIS DOCUMENT