Scott School of Nursing Prospectus

As a teaching and learning institute Scott College of Nursing contributes towards development of
polyvalent, competent nurses who are lifelong learners and are able to provide holistic quality
essential nursing services at all levels and settings in Lesotho.

  1. SCOTT COLLEGE OF NURSING OFFERS THE FOLLOWING NURSING PROGRAMMES
    4.1 Diploma in General Nursing
    4.2 Diploma in Midwifery
    4.3 Certificate in Nursing Assistant

HOW TO APPLY
Application forms are available at the College of Nursing and its website used solely for application
soon after the COSC/LGSCE results are published. All applicants return the application forms on or
before the set date for processing. For More information about the Scott College of Nursing contact
the following:
Assistant Administrative Telephone 22360471/52500110/111
Fax: 22360471
Email: scottnursingschl@gmail.com
Website: www.scottcon.ac.ls

  1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMMES
    6.1 DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING
    The program is designed to prepare learners to function as competent, assertive and committed
    nurses within a variety of settings such as home, community and hospital with emphasis on holistic
    and comprehensive quality health care which includes health promotion, prevention of illness,
    curative and rehabilitative services.
    It is also aimed at producing nurses who can respond to national health needs at all levels of health
    care services through integration of Primary Health Care strategy and respond to emerging health
    challenges of the 21st century and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
    Structure for the Programme
    General Nursing program is a 3 year full time course
    Summary of General Nursing contents
    Code Title of the course
    Year 1 Semester 1
    BAS 103-A : Anatomy and physiology
    BAS 104 : Microbiology and Parasitology
    BSC 100 : Sociology
    NUR 100-A : Professional Nursing Practice
    BAS 100 : General and Organic Chemistry and Physics
    BAS 105-A : Pharmacology
    NUR 101-A : Practicum

Semester 2
NUR 100 : Professional Nursing practice
BSC 101 : Psychology
NUR 102 : Growth and Development throughout Lifespan
NUR103 : Clinical Nursing and Basic Life Support
BAS 105 : Pharmacology
BAS 103 : Anatomy and Physiology
NUR 101 : Practicum
Year 2 Semester 1
NUR 200 : Professional Nursing Practice
NUR 207 : HIV and AIDS
NUR 201 : Community Health Nursing and Epidemiology
NUR 202 : Nursing Care of the Child (well & sick)
NUR 203 : Emergency Preparedness Response and Disaster Nursing
NUR 208 : Practicum
Semester 2
BAS 201 : Nutrition and dietetics
BSC 201 : Sociology
NUR 204 : Clinical Nursing II
NUR 205 : Introduction to psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
NUR 206 : Biostatistics
NUR 208 : Practicum

Year 3 Semester1
NUR 301 : Psychiatric mental health nursing of the adult
NUR 303 : Community Health and Primary health Care
NUR 304 : Introduction to nursing research
NUR 306 : Management in Nursing and Health care
NUR 307 : Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing of the child and adolescent
NUR 310 : Practicum
Semester 2
NUR 302 : Nursing care of the elderly
NUR 305 : Introduction to Obstetrics and Family Health
NUR 308 : Ethical, legal Issues and Trends in Nursing
NUR 309 : Clinical Nursing III
NUR 310 : Practicum
General Nursing Program Admission requirements
The minimum requirements into the program include:
COSC/LGCSE with a minimum of six (6) passed subjects. These should include four credits as follows:
 A credit in physics and chemistry with a pass in Biology
Or
 A credit in Biology with a pass in Physics and chemistry
 A credit in additional combined Science Or
 Combined science
 At least a pass of 7 in English language
 At least a pass of 7 in mathematics
Or
 Any three (3) other credits in COSC/LCGSE subjects
 Prior learning for Nursing Assistants shall be recognized based on the following criteria:
A minimum pass with merit in Nursing Assistant Programme

Two years working experience
A minimum of pass of seven (7) in any two (2) relevant subjects in COSC/ LGCSE
CAREER OPPOTUNITIES
After the completion of the programme, students have an opportunity to work as professional
nurses and to further their studies in areas of specialities such as:
 Post Basic Diploma (Ophthalmology, Psychiatric, Anaesthesia)
 Degree
 Masters Degree
 Doctoral Degree
 Professor in Nursing

CERTIFICATE IN NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Rationale for the Programme
The training for Nursing Assistants aims at increasing manpower to provide auxiliary duties
enabling the professional nurse to do more complex duties. The program prepares a Nursing
Assistant who will assist the professional nurse in a variety of Health care settings in the delivery of
promotive, curative and rehabilitative services. The adoption of PHC as per the Alma Ata
declaration of 1979 calls for governments to increase health capacity in all levels of health care.
Structure for programmes
This is a 15 months full time certificate program. It consists of class work and practical sessions.
Summary of nursing Assistant program
Semester 1
NASS 100 : Anatomy and physiology
NASS 101 : Basic Nursing
NASS 102 : Medical –Nursing
NASS 103 : Community Health
NASS104 : Sexual Reproductive Health
Semester 2
NASS 201 : Basic Nursing
NASS 202 : Medical Surgical Nursing
NASS 203 : Community Health Nursing
NASS 204 : Sexual Reproductive Health
NASS 205 : Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing Assistant program Admission requirements
COSC/LCGSCE or its equivalent with a minimum of 5 passed subjects
 A pass of 8 in one of the science subjects
 At least a pass of 8 in English language
 At least a pass of 8 in mathematics
 Three other passes in any other COSC subjects

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After the completion of the programme, candidates have an opportunity to work as a qualified
Nursing Assistant
6.3 DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY
Rationale for the Program
Birthing is a natural phenomenon and a basic component of human existence. It is usually
accompanied by unforeseen complications /problems hence the need to provide the Nursing Health
care Professionals with appropriate knowledge, skills and attitude.
The topography of the country mandates that nursing professional be equipped with the midwifery
skills to reach inaccessible areas of the country where medical personnel are limited.
Structure of the program
Midwifery is a 1 year fulltime program
Course Code Title of course
Semester 1
MID417 : Antenatal Care
MID419 : Labour and childbirth
Semester 2
MID427 : Neonatal Care
MID426 : Post Natal Care
Year course
RES407 : Research
Entry Requirements
Diploma in General Nursing and registration with Lesotho Nursing Council

CAREER OPPOTUNITIES
After the completion of the programme, candidates have an opportunity to work as professional
nurses-midwife and to further their studies in areas of specialities such as:
 Post Basic Diploma (Advanced midwifery and neonatology)
 Degree
 Masters Degree
 Doctoral Degree
 Professor in Nursing

  1. OTHER FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE ADMISSION AND SELECTION CRITERIA
    (a) DISABILITY
    Admission shall be granted to any individual with disability, only if that disability cannot
    negatively affect patient care and safety.
    (b) AGE:
    The minimum age of applicant is eighteen (18) years and maximum age of forty (40), exclusive of
    those who are furthering their studies in nursing.
    (c) HIV/AIDS
    An individual with HIV positive test will not be denied an admission into the institution.
    8 STUDENT FUNDING
     Admitted students shall be granted funding by the National Manpower development
    Secretariat (NMDS), only if they meet NMDS criteria.
     Students who can afford to pay fees are allowed to do so
  2. STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
     Accommodation shall be granted to all students, but those willing to stay off-campus are
    also allowed
  1. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
    The following services are available to support students both academically and personally:
     Academic counselling
     Library and computer facilities
     Skills laboratory facilities
     Personal counselling
     Medical services
     Student mentoring programmes
     Sports and Recreational activities

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