A satellite campus of Lilitha Nursing Training College is Butterworth Hospital Nursing School. One of South Africa’s top nursing schools is Lilitha Nursing College.

The Education and Training of Nurses and Midwives Act 4 of 2003 created Lilitha College of Nursing. The Act’s purpose was to:

• Eliminate the various pieces of apartheid legislation that were responsible for the establishment of the various nursing colleges in the Eastern Cape Province;
  Create a single college with five main campuses and 19 sub-campuses spread out throughout the Eastern Cape Province to meet the needs of the EC health system for nurse education.

The programs provided are determined by the needs, priorities, and demographics of the health system and the EC Province. The college offers both entry-level and advanced nursing programs, as well as specialty programs. It has consistently produced a sizable number of nurses who are permanently assigned to the province’s clinical services. The college supports academic excellence in learning by incorporating research on human experiences of health, illness, and healing as well as community-based and evidence-based practice that emphasizes relationships centered around a caring attitude that promotes people’s well-being.

Butterworth Hospital Nursing School Closing Date 2023-2024

• As a result, the applicants are required to submit their applications by the Closing Date, which has been established by the management of the Butterworth Hospital Nursing School. The closing date for the Butterworth Hospital Nursing School in 2023 and 2024 is listed below.Although there is no set application deadline for the Butterworth Hospital Nursing School, the application process runs from April to November.

Butterworth Hospital Nursing School Fees 2023-2024

• The 2023–2024 Butterworth Hospital Nursing School Fees are not currently accessible online. We have listed the Butterworth Hospital Nursing School’s contact information below; we strongly advise all applicants to call the institution for any inquiries regarding fee payments.

Butterworth Hospital Nursing School How to Apply for Admission and Application Form for 2023-2024

• The Eastern Cape must ensure that nursing education programs are accessible to candidates from both urban and rural areas, as well as address the province’s severe nursing shortage, particularly in remote rural areas.

GENERAL NOTES

For admission to higher certificate or diploma programs and candidates’ educational certificates, prospective students must meet the statutory minimum requirements based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent school leaving certificate.

• Levels and symbols obtained during the June/September exams for Grade 12 or confirmation that the current employer is processing study leave will be used to determine provisional admission. However, Lilitha College of Nursing’s final decision will be based on the applicant’s final grade 12 results, confirmation that the applicant has been granted study leave by the employer, and evidence that the applicant has not yet reached the pensionable age (55-60), which is required for all college programs.
  For each program, there are specific requirements. The Admission Point System, or APS, is used to assign points to your NSC or equivalent subjects:

Admission Point System

For example, to register for a Basic Diploma you need an APS of at least 18 with an NSC/equivalent pass of Biology/Life Science at Level 4 or D Symbol and English at Level 3 or E Symbol Aggregate:

NSC Subjects	NSC %	Level	APS Allocated
English	54%	4	3
Afrikaans	38%	2	1
Biology/Life Sciences	62%	5	4
Physical Science	60%	5	4
Mathematics	32%	2	1
Life Orientation	77%	6	5
Geography	68%	5	4
Admission Score			21

The applicant has earned more than 18 points, so she meets the requirements for admission to the Diploma.

Each program only accepts a certain number of students due to the South African Nursing Council’s accreditation of the program’s capacity. Even if you meet the minimum requirements, you won’t automatically be accepted into the program or registered. Tests and interviews will be required of candidates in order to further screen them.
Candidates who have post-matriculant experience or a certificate related to health will be registered according to the quota for that group, which is as follows:

• Scholars: 50%
• Candidates with pre-NSC Grade 12 certificate: 20%
• Candidates with health-related post-matric experience/certificate: 10%
• Serving Officers: 20%
• will make significant investments in nurses for ECDoH facilities;
  will not invest in candidates who have tried other options, such as dropped out of universities, technical schools, or colleges;
  will not make investments in candidates who possess additional qualifications. The candidate will be disqualified in the event that this is discovered at any point during the procedure. Please be aware that the college’s admission requirements are subject to change, and

HOW TO APPLY TO Butterworth Hospital Nursing School Application

• In April and May, advertisements are published in the Daily Dispatch and Herald, as well as on the department’s website:
• To solicit applications from qualified candidates for all Lilitha College of Nursing programs, visit www.impumelelo.ecprov.gov.za.
• Please be aware of all programs’ minimum admission requirements prior to submitting your application and paying the application fee.

NB Application fees are non-refundable

• Please include your identity document, any necessary school reports, and a deposit slip indicating that you have paid the application fee for that program on your application form.
• The deadline will be listed in the year’s advertisement.

FINANCIAL FACTS

You need to make sure that you will have enough money to pay for your education before you register as a student. Registration and tuition fees, books, travel, lodging, meals, and other general living expenses are all associated with higher education costs.

Every year, ECDoH provides full-time students with financial aid in the form of a bursary. Based on their registration with Lilitha College of Nursing (LCoN), a predetermined percentage of selected candidates will receive bursaries automatically. The Bursary Contract’s terms and conditions apply. The bursary will be retained by students who complete all of their courses and move on to the next level of instruction. If the following occurs, ECDoH/College reserves the right to revoke the Bursary distribution:

• The specified program’s minimum requirements have not been met by students;
  Students have not followed the rules of the college.

DURATION OF STUDIES

The length of study for the various academic programs offered at Lilitha College of Nursing is outlined in this general guide.

Qualification	Minimum duration
Short Learning Programmes: PHC	To Be Advised
New Nursing Auxiliary	To Be Advised
General Nursing Science (B/Course) R683	2 years
Basic Diploma (R425)	4 years
Post Basic/ Registration Diplomas: (R212) -Child Nursing Science -Community Nursing Science -Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Care -Critical Nursing Science -Operating Nursing Science -Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Care -Orthopaedic Nursing Science -Ophthalmic Nursing Science -One Year Midwifery Nursing Science	1 Year
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery: R174	4 years
Diploma in Nursing (Staff Nurse): R171	3 years
Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing: R169	1 Year
 Advanced Diploma in Midwifery: R786	1 Year

LANGUAGE POLICY FOR TEACHING, LEARNING, AND ASSESSMENT

The official medium of instruction, learning and assessment for LCoN is English.

DIPLOMA LEADING TO REGISTRATION AS A NURSE (GENERAL, COMMUNITY, PSYCHIATRIC) and MIDWIFERY: R425

To register for a Basic Diploma you need an APS of at least 18 with an NSC/equivalent pass of Biology/Life Science at Level 4 or D Symbol and English at Level 3 or E Symbol Aggregate::

NSC Subjects	NSC %	Level	APS Allocated
English or Any Other Language	54%	4	3
Afrikaans	38%	2	1
Biology	62%	5	4
Physical Science	60%	5	4
Mathematics	32%	2	1
Life Orientation	77%	6	5
Geography or Agricultural Science	68%	5	4
Admission Score			22

An applicant has met the requirements for admission to the Diploma 

Regardless of the aggregate symbol on a Grade 12 certificate, enrolled nurses and auxiliary nurses with a standard 10 certificate will be considered;
The age requirements for being accepted into the program are as follows:

• Scholars: 18-35 year bracket
  Serving Officers/Study Leave: 45-year limit

Please note that the Department of Education/Umalusi as quality assurance will verify your Senior Certificate, and you will be responsible for any costs associated with this procedure. Keep in mind that submitting a forged or altered certificate is illegal and will result in immediate dismissal.

CATCHMENT AREAS

The seat of the main campus and its satellite campuses in the Eastern Cape Province and priority areas of the Eastern Cape Department of Health will determine the catchment areas.

• • Port Elizabeth Main campus; Nelson Mandela Metro and Cacadu/Sarah Baartman Districts (Makana, Port Alfred, Grahamstown, Somerset East, Graaf Reinet, Cambedoo, Aberdeen, Blue Crane, Willowmore, Joubertina and Humansdorp and the surrounding rural areas).
  • Queenstown Main campus; Chris Hani and Joe Gqabi Districts (Barkley East, Rhodes, Rossouw, Aliwal North, Sterkspruit, Burgersdorp, Jamestown, Steynbsburg, Venterstad, Maclear, Mount Fletcher, Ugie, Dordrecht, Molteno, Glen Grey, Lady Frere, Indwe, Whittlesea, Lesseyton, Cradock, Middleburg, Tarkastad, Ntabethemba, Molteno, Sterkstroom, Hofmeyer, Engcobo, Elliot, Cofimvaba, Tsomo and surrounding rural areas).
  • East London Main campus; Amathole/Buffalo City Districts (Mdantsane, Berlin, King Williams Town, Bhisho, Dimbaza, Peddie, Alice, Fort Beaufort, Stutterheim, Keiskammahoek, Middledrift, Ngqamakhwe, Butterworth, Cathcart, Nxarhuni, Tsholomnqa, Ndevana, Litha, Zwelitshsa, Bedford, Seymour, Adelaide, Debenek, Elliotdale, Mqanduli, Idutywa, Willowvale, Mthatha, Centane, Komga, and the surrounding rural areas).
  • Lusikisiki Main Campus; All Alfred Nzo District and some of the OR Thambo Sub Districts (Bizana, Flagstaff, Lusikisiki, Ntabankulu, Mt Frere, Mt Ayliff, Maluti,  Matatiele, Staffords Post, Port St. Johns, and its surrounding rural areas.
  • Umtata Main Campus – OR Thambo Districts (Ngqeleni, Libode, Lusikisiki, Bambisana, Elliotdale, Qumbu, Tsolo, Mclear, Ugie, Mthatha and its surrounding rural areas)

 SELECTION OF CANDIDATES

Phase 2

The following system will be used to choose the candidates:

• 50% will be males.
• 50% will be females;

INTERVIEWS:

Phase 3

• A schedule for the potential candidates’ interviews will be created after phase 2 is finished;
• The interview panel shall consist of all the stakeholders as follows:
  • College management
  • Representatives from the campus
  • Labor representative
  • Social Compact
  • Stakeholders (Union Representative)
• When a candidate is called for an interview, they are informed at the interview that if they do not hear back from the college after the interview, their application was not successful.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As part of Phase 4 of the process, medical examinations will be performed to provide candidates with assistance if required by the medical report.

FINAL SELECTION

The Campus Head will notify the successful candidates that training for college management instruction will begin on February 1 of each year.

POST BASIC PROGRAMME R 212

Additionally, the college offers programs for nursing professionals who have completed their 12th grade and are currently working in a professional nursing position. A registered nurse with at least two years of clinical experience and an active license to practice is required for these programs:

• Diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Care
  Diploma in Child Nursing Science
  Diploma in Critical Care Nursing Science
  Diploma in Community Nursing Science
  Diploma in Clinical Assessment Treatment and Care
  Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing Science
  Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing
  Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing Science

NB: All college campuses and satellite campuses will share 10% of the annual Post Basic intake with college faculty and staff.

POST-REGISTRATION PROGRAMMES

Additionally, the college offers staff nurses who already hold a staff l nurse position in the nursing field a bridging course program. A one-year midwifery program is the other program, and only those who have completed a bridging course can take it:

• Bridging Course (General Nursing) R683
  One year Midwifery R254

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