Curriculum Gaps

Suggested Recommendations

1.

The number of courses in relation to the training period was quite many probably due to repetition of some content as well as the inclusion of some “A” level content that was not in tandem with the practice of nurses. The programme is thus too long

Some A level courses not in tandem with the practice of nurses were removed

2.

Sequencing of courses such as Pharmacology, Paediatrics and Paediatric Nursing and Pharmacology needed review to allow for prerequisite courses to be taught earlier

Sequencing of courses and review was done

3.

Some courses were repeated

Segmented learning across disciplines

4.

Course grading does not allow for fairness between pre- and in-service students

Courses revised to allow for fairness

5.

Clinical placement and supervision needed strengthening

Recommend for appointment of clinical tutors in all clinical practice areas

6.

Poor academic writing skills and inadequate support systems for students

Introduce new half course that will reflect communication skills, university governance student support and Scope of practice

7.

Some competences were at a lower level of the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) framework

Expand role of graduates in line with Nursing and Midwifery Act 2019 as well as competences required at this level as enshrined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia and the ZAQA framework

8.

There was a focus on general courses and not on specialised courses— Focus on specialised programmes and reduce on general courses

The focus was moved to specialized courses