When it comes to the internal operations of a standard hospital, a qualified nurse is just as important a healthcare professional as a qualified doctor.
Nursing may be an appropriate career option for someone who wants to put selfishness aside and prioritize selflessness in healthcare for others.
However, there are a number of requirements that must be met before becoming a qualified nurse. To begin, there are three types of nursing qualifications that can be pursued:

• A Senior Certificate in Nursing
• A Diploma in Nursing
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• (There is also a Baccalaureus Curationis (BCur) degree that is offered as an alternative).

The following are the prerequisites for each of these course options:

Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (1 year):

• At the end of their matric academic year, students must have obtained their National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an overall NSC score of 16 points, including at least 40% in English or home language and at least 50% in Life Science or Biology.

Advanced/Diploma in Nursing (3 years):

• A matric education standard is required, as well as passing Mathematics, English, a First/Home Language, Life Orientation, and Life Science. Finally, the student must register with the South African Nursing Council as a nurse.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (4 years):

• Students must have at least a matric education standard and have passed Mathematics, English, a First/Home Language, Life Orientation, and Life Science. Finally, similar to the Diploma enrolment requirements, the student must register as a nurse with the South African Nursing Council.