Details Of Free State School of Nursing College Application 2025

The Free State School of Nursing (FSSON) is divided into 3 campuses, which are located in Bloemfontein, Qwa-Qwa and Welkom.

The Free State School of Nursing (FSSON) offers the following courses:

Pre Registration Programmes
· 4 Year Course leading to registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric, and Community) and Midwife
· 2 Year Course leading to registration as a General Nurse (Bridging Course)

Post Registration Programme
· 1 Year Midwifery

Post Basic Clinical Programme
· 1 Year Diploma in Medical Surgical Nursing with specialization in Critical Care [General]

ACCESS CRITERIA

4-Year Course leading to registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife

Matriculation or Senior Certificate before 2008
· Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent
· 2 Higher Grade Subjects (English must be on higher grade)
· English score: D or better
· M Score of 24 or higher
· A Science subject

Senior Certificate of 2008 and thereafter
· Grade 12 or Senior Certificate
· English above 50%
· APS of 24 [excluding life orientation]
· A Science subject

2-Year Course leading to registration as a General Nurse (Bridging Course)
· Grade 12/ Senior Certificate
· Enrolled with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse
· Study Leave from employer

1-Year Midwifery Programme

· Appropriate Qualification in Nursing (Diploma/Degree)
· Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
· Study Leave from employer

1-Year Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science with specialization in Critical Care [General]

· Appropriate Qualification in Nursing (Diploma/Degree)
· Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
· Study Leave from employer.

CONTACT PERSON:

Bloemfontein – Dean: Ms SR van Niekerk
Tel: 051–4039831

Qwa-Qwa – Ms MSA Maja
Tel: 058–7183266

Welkom – Ms N Msayi
Tel: 057–3963710