About Keobakile Nursing Academy | Nursing School in Rustenburg

To empower a learner to be able to provide a competent and professional nursing care in a dynamic comprehensive health care system observing Batho-pele principles.

We realise our mission through:

• Training excellence that promote competency in a dynamic comprehensive health care system which is transferable to other profession/disciplines and general life.
• Teaching students to become reflective practitioners who are skilled in applying evidence based practice.
• Promoting critical, analytic thinking and creative problem solving among students and an ethic of self-life-long learning.

The programme is designed to:

• Develop methodical solution based approach to problem solving.
• The module in Healthcare information system, promotes information literacy, use information data to improve performance and quality of nursing.
• The nursing management module develops leadership skills.
• Professionalism, ethics and legislation develops understanding of the ethical implications of decisions and actions within an organisation or professional context.

Keobakile Nursing Academy aims to provide a safe and highly competent nurse who will render quality nursing care to community and the country at large.

At Keobakile Nursing Academy, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in nursing education. Our values shape every aspect of our curriculum, teaching methods, and student interactions.

• Excellence
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Lifelong Learning
• Community Engagement

Philosophical Basis of the Curriculum

Keobakile Nursing Academy believes that nursing is a caring profession providing health services to all members of the community as it relates to the competencies, scope of practice for nurses, patient’s rights charter, professional excellence, credibility, and competence maintained through continuing education and development programmes.

17. The Core Values

1. High achievement for all
   The school is dedicated to teach students to be involved, active learners who work hard, think critically and creatively, and communicate effectively. We emphasize high expectations for all students, and support them to reach their full potential in both theory and practice which prepare students for success in their professional lives.
2. Excellence in Teaching
   Passionate, knowledgeable and skilful lecturers are the core strength of the school system. The academy expects the staff to provide a dynamic and rewarding learning experience for the students. Excellent teaching begins with strong relationships between the school and the students and is nurtured by collaboration among colleagues. The school is committed to support a professional community that creates and sustains an atmosphere of intellectual excitement, innovative instruction and personal growth.
3. Collaboration
   Through collaboration we find new sources of learning and strength. We seek out partnerships with community organizations and clinical facilities that add value to our school system. We urge and support collaboration and exchange within and across our school community.
4. Respect for Human Differences
   We are committed to acknowledging and celebrating the diversity within our community while affirming the importance of our common humanity. By promoting a safe environment for questioning and challenge, we foster growth and value that comes from different perspectives, cultures and experiences. Our commitment is to create an atmosphere of safety in which to acknowledge and express differences while advancing true acceptance and respect for all.
5. Educational Equity
   The Academy is committed to identifying and eliminating barriers to educational achievement in the school. We create policies and practices that are fair and just, providing educational opportunities to ensure that every student, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, or economic status, meets our standards for achievement, participation and growth.