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New 2-Year Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Programme to Attract More Mid-Career Singaporeans to Join Nursing
3 February 2018
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NEW 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) PROGRAMME TO ATTRACT MORE MID-CAREER SINGAPOREANS TO JOIN NURSING
1 The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) are expanding the Healthcare Professional Conversion Programmes (PCPs) with the introduction of a new degree level programme for Nursing at the National University of Singapore’s Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing). This is in line with one of the strategies under the Healthcare Industry Transformation Map (ITM) to build a strong local core in healthcare by providing multiple pathways for mid-career Singaporeans to join the sector.
2 The new degree level Professional Conversion Programme for Registered Nurses (PCP-RN (Degree)) is targeted at mid-career Singaporeans with a prior degree qualification in any discipline other than Nursing.
3 Starting from July 2018, the PCP-RN (Degree) will be offered as a two-year Bachelor of Science (Nursing) programme at NUS Nursing. Under the PCP-RN (Degree), course fees of $74,500 will be fully sponsored and trainees will also receive training allowances of $2,170 to $2,520 per month throughout the two years of training, depending on their years of prior work experience. Upon graduation, they will also receive a one-time Career Transition Bonus of $2,000. An on-the-job training incentive of $18,000 per mid-career degree trained Registered Nurse will be provided to employers to enable them to better support these nurses in their transition to a new career. For more information on the PCP-RN (Degree), please refer to Annex A.
4 The PCP-RN (Degree) will be in addition to the existing two-year accelerated PCP-RN at the diploma level which is conducted by Nanyang Polytechnic and targeted at mid-career Singaporeans with ‘A’ level and diploma qualifications. Since 2003, over 1,000 mid-career professionals have participated in the Healthcare PCPs, of whom around 800 were in Nursing and 200 were in Allied Health Professions (AHPs). MOH will continue to work closely with WSG and healthcare industry partners to explore and develop new PCPs for other professions in the healthcare industry.
5 Speaking at the Career Preview for the two-year Bachelor of Science (Nursing) at NUS Nursing, Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Amy Khor said “There has been a growing interest in nursing. In recent years, we have seen an increase of about 33% in our total nursing intake from 1,500 in 2012 to around 2,000 in 2017. The introduction of the new two-year degree level Professional Conversion Programme for Registered Nurses makes it more attractive for mid-career Singaporeans who have a prior degree in other disciplines to join the nursing profession. This is aligned with the Ministry of Health’s effort to build a strong local core of nurses in the healthcare workforce as we face an ageing population and rising incidence of chronic diseases.”
6 Mr Tan Choon Shian, WSG’s Chief Executive, said “The development of the PCP-RN (Degree) with MOH and healthcare industry partners signifies WSG’s support and efforts in expanding and tapping on the various manpower sources available in the labour market. This is especially important as we strive to meet growing manpower needs in the growth sectors such as healthcare, and help mid-career Singaporeans take on new job opportunities in these growth sectors.”
7 Applications for the PCP-RN (Degree) is now open until 2 March 2018. Mid-career Singaporeans who are keen to join the healthcare sector as nurses can visit WSG’s PCP website at (http://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/professional-conversion-programmes/registered-nurses-degree.html) to find out more or to apply for the programme.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
WORKFORCE SINGAPORE
3 February 2018
ANNEX A
NEW 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) OFFERED UNDER DEGREE LEVEL PROFESSIONAL CONVERSION PROGRAMME FOR REGISTERED NURSES
The Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Registered Nurses (Degree) is designed for mid-career individuals who are keen to join the healthcare industry. Upon completion of training, individuals will be eligible for registration with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and obtain the license to practise as a professional nurse.
I. DETAILS OF PROGRAMME
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Start Date of Course | July 2018 |
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Duration of Course | 2 years (Full-Time) |
Entry Requirement | Graduated or completed National Service for at least 2 years with · Bachelor degree from a recognised university in a discipline other than nursing; and · Local polytechnic diploma in a science-related field; or any two H2 / ‘A’ level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics and Mathematics |
Training Provider | NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies |
Note: There is a required minimum number of 15 trainees to start the class.
II. CURRICULUM DETAILS
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Year | Semester | Modules | MC |
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Mandatory Foundation Course in July (4 Modular Credits -MCs) | NUR1122C Health Assessment | 4 | |
1 | 1 (24 MC) | NUR1114 Fundamentals of Nursing NUR1117 Anatomy and Physiology I NUR1201C Health Continuum for Older Adults NUR2120 Professional Nursing Practice, Ethics and Law NUR2202C Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice II | 4 4 4 4 8 |
December Vacation (3 MC) | NUR1202C Clinical Experience I | 3 | |
2 (27 MC) | MIC2000 Infection and Immunology SC2211 Medical Sociology NUR2122 Psychology for Nurses NUR1118 Anatomy and Physiology II NUR2201C Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice I NUR2204C Women and Children Health | 3 4 4 4 8 4 | |
Special Term May/June (10 MC) | NUR2203C Clinical Experience II | 10 | |
2 | 1 (24 MC) | NUR2113 Mental Health Nursing NUR3114 Leadership and Management NUR3117 Community Integrated Health Care NUR3202C Research and Evidence-based Healthcare NUR3203C Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice III | 4 4 4 4 8 |
December Vacation (2 MC) | NUR3204C Clinical Experience III | 2 | |
2 (18 MC) | NUR3205C Clinical Experience IV NUR3206C Transition to Practice | 10 8 | |
Total: 120 MCs (Including 8 Advanced Placement Credits^) | |||
^Advanced Placement Credits refer to credits awarded directly to students on the basis on the basis that they would have already completed a recognised university degree with Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs)
III. FUNDING SUPPORT FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Course fees of $74,500 will be fully sponsored. Trainees will also receive training allowances of $2,170 to $2,520 per month from their sponsoring companies throughout the two years of training, depending on their years of prior work experience. More details on the computation of training allowance are as follows:
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Years of Prior Work Experience | Monthly Training Allowance |
|---|---|
0 to < 2 years | $2,170 |
2 to < 4 years | $2,240 |
4 to < 6 years | $2,310 |
6 to < 8 years | $2,380 |
8 to < 10 years | $2,450 |
≥ 10 years | $2,520 |
Career Transition Bonus: A one-time bonus of $2,000 will be awarded to all trainees upon graduation from the course.
IV. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Trainees must be Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Permanent Residents (PRs).
Trainees must have graduated or completed full-time National Service for at least 2 years.
Trainees must be selected by a sponsoring company or MOH Holdings through the selection process coordinated by MOH Holdings.
Sponsoring company must be registered or incorporated in Singapore.
All applicants have to pass a medical examination and be free from physical disability to be admitted into the programme
V. SPONSORSHIP DEED
Upon acceptance into the Programme, participants are required to sign a sponsorship deed with MOH Holdings. Participants must complete the training satisfactorily and attain the designated qualification, and thereafter be converted to an actual employment with the sponsoring company.
Participants are required to fulfil a 3-year bond with their sponsoring company upon graduation and conversion to actual employment.
VII. APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the programme, applications are to be submitted via WSG’s online application portal at http://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/professional-conversion-programmes/registered-nurses-degree.html during the application period from 1 Feb to 2 Mar 2018