22/06/2012

NURSING Science has added a new dynamic to their department by employing graduates from other disciplines.

Four new NMMU postgraduates from psychology and sociology, along with two who obtained nursing qualifications, joined their department this year, and are already adding value to the discipline of nursing science.

Not only were they all integrally involved in the re-launch of the department (see page 3) but are running various projects that will further improve the quality of nursing science in the province and beyond.

“These bright, young minds bring a whole new dynamic to the department. We welcome a transdisciplinary approach to academia and to research,” said Department Head Prof Dalena van Rooyen.

Some of the new employees work directly with overseas partners who are investing in NMMU and its commitment to transform the quality of nursing within South Africa.

 The new employees are funded by the department itself.

DIVERSITY … Newly qualified masters and doctoral students (back from left) Samantha Andrews (MA Psychology), Nicole van der Westhuizen (MA Psychology), Mariana Spagadoros (MCur and Diploma Nursing Science), Candice Williams (Hons Psychology), (front) David Morton (DPhil Sociology) and (left) Ruwayda Jacobs (PhD Nursing) have joined Nursing Science Department Head Prof Dalena van Rooyen and the go-getting Nursing Science Department.