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School of Health Sciences,

Block 81

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Apr 2022

Official (Closed) - Non Sensitive

Career Conversion Programme (Diploma in Nursing)

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Our Vision, Mission and Values

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Our Vision Our Mission Our Values

Passion for learning.

Values for life.

Graduates who are ready for a global

workplace.

To nurture lifelong learners who are imbued with 21st

Century competencies and valued at the workplace and by

society.

Upholding integrity.

Striving for excellence.

Embracing innovation.

Serving the community.

Welcome to the School of Health Sciences (HS)

Contact UsBlock 81, Level 7

535 Clementi RoadSingapore 599489(+65) 6466 6555

sch-hs@np.edu.sg

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Mission StatementTo be the leading health sciences educational institution grooming compassionate and thinking healthcare professionals through

excellence in education, research and innovative pedagogy to serve the needs of the community and industry.

Visit Us Athttps://www.np.edu.sg/hs/Pages/default.aspx

Why Career Conversion Programme/ CCP (Diploma in Nursing)?

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SIA stewardess of 14 years changes course to be a nursehttps://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/singapore-girl-of-14-years-

changes-course-to-be-a-nurse

https://www.caretogobeyond.sg/nursing/about-nursing

Scan Me

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Further Nursing Education

CCP (Diploma in Nursing) Application @ WSG Portal

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https://conversion.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/Portal/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgID=P00000188

Admission Criteria

(1) General PCP Eligibility Criteria:• Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident;• Minimum age of 21 years;• Graduated from full-time studies or completed National Service for at least two years (whichever is most recent), prior to the course

commencement date* [Check if you meet criteria: https://www.checkfirst.gov.sg/c/d410f4c8-1762-40b6-a46b-59c6c67a6cda];• Not a current nurse or nursing student;• Does not possess a valid Practising Certificate with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and is not eligible for the Return to Nursing (RTN)

programme Individuals with nursing qualifications but are currently not practising may wish to check if you are eligible to join the Return to Nursing (RTN) programme at https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/snb/registration-enrolment/return-to-nursing-course.

Individuals who have nursing qualifications from overseas training schools/colleges/universities should check directly with SNB on your eligibility to practise as a nurse in Singapore. More information can be found at https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/snb/registration-enrolment/application-for-registration-enrolment/foreign-trained-nurses-midwives. Alternatively, you may contact SNB at SNB@spb.gov.sg.

(2) Academic Entry Requirements:• Bachelor degree from a recognised university in a discipline other than nursing; or• Local polytechnic diploma in a discipline other than nursing; or• 3 GCE ‘A’ level credits (Grades A to E) with 2 GCE ‘O’ level credits (Grades A1 to C6) in a Science subject and Mathematics

(3) Note:Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee enrolment into the CCP. Admission is based on a holistic assessment of the candidate and subject to other requirements including clearing the medical test and securing sponsorship from a participating organisation.

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Course Structure

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Categories of Modules

Foundations of Nursing Practice

1 Fundamentals in Nursing2 Gerontology and Community Nursing 3 Law, Ethics and Health Care 4 Mental Health Nursing and Palliative Care 5 Women and Children Health 6 Nursing Management and Professional Development

Nursing Science 7 Integrated Nursing Sciences 1 8 Integrated Nursing Sciences 29 Integrated Nursing Sciences 3

Nursing Skills 10 Nursing Skills Laboratory 111 Nursing Skills Laboratory 2

12 Nursing Skills Laboratory 3

Life Sciences and Pharmacology

13 Human Biosciences 1.1

14 Human Biosciences 1.2

Behavioural and Social Sciences

15 Behavioural Sciences

16 Introduction to Nursing Research

Clinical Practice

17 Clinical Practice 118 Clinical Practice 219 Clinical Practice 320 Clinical Practice (Specialised Posting) 21 Pre-Registration Consolidation Practice

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Year of Study (Full-Time 2 Years) & Modules

Year 1, Level 1.1 Lesson on-campus: 8am-6pm Clinical: Shift duties as assigned

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule and amend information without prior notice under unforeseen circumstances.

Year 1, Level 1.2Lesson on-campus: 8am-6pm Clinical: Shift duties as assigned

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Year of Study (Full-Time 2 Years) & Modules

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule and amend information without prior notice under unforeseen circumstances.

Year of Study (Full-Time 2 Years) & Modules

Year 2, Level 2.1Lesson on-campus: 8am-6pm Clinical: Shift duties as assigned

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule and amend information without prior notice under unforeseen circumstances.

Year of Study (Full-Time 2 Years) & Modules

Year 2, Level 2.2Lesson on-campus: 8am-6pm Clinical: Shift duties as assigned

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule and amend information without prior notice under unforeseen circumstances.

Teaching-Learning Approaches

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Simulation using human-like manikins in a simulated environment

School of Health Sciences

Digital LandscapeDIGITAL TO THE CORE

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Teaching-Learning Approaches

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Clinical practice at medical-surgical wards, paediatric ward, community health settings, operating theatre, emergency dept. and etc.

Source: Care to Go Beyond https://www.caretogobeyond.sg/nursing/Pages/care_gallery/articles/from-the-dead-to-the-living.aspx

Source: The Straits Timeshttps://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/more-mid-career-professionals-making-switch-to-nursing

Assessment Methods

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On-Campus1. Class test 2. Mobile e-learning quiz 3. Presentation 4. Assignment 5. Debate 6. Case-based simulation 7. Practical test 8. Examination

Clinical Practice 1. Delivery of care and communication 2. Professional behaviour

May include 3-4 of the following for each module.

Facilities at School of HS, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Simulated Wards

Facilities at School of HS, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Simulation Laboratory & Gallery

Facilities at School of HS, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Operating Theatre Suite

Facilities at School of HS, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Anatomy Classroom

School of Health Sciences - On Demand Tour (Video)

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Use the link: https://youtu.be/cTf-Ut423zI

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Career Progression

(Source: Care To Go Beyond https://www.caretogobeyond.sg

/nursing/about-nursing)

Diploma in Nursing – Further Nursing Education

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Clinical Nursing Specializations

@ Ngee Ann Polytechnic or Nanyang Polytechnic

Degree (University may provide

1-year advanced standing)

Master Degree PhD

• Advanced Diploma • Specialist Diploma

• NUS• SIT • SIM/ University of Sydney• And other overseas universities

• NUS – Master of Science (Nursing) / Masters of Nursing (APN)

• Overseas universities

• NUS • Overseas

universities

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