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Dr NSB Linda

Position :  Senior Lecturer 

Telephone : 035 902 6513

Email : LindaN@unizulu.ac.za

Office :No. AA8 Department of Nursing Science, KwaDlangezwa Campus

Biography:

Dr Linda is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Zululand. She is a teacher by nature who was naturally inducted to a teaching practice when she voluntarily taught nursing and medical students allocated in ICU. Dr Linda commenced her formal teaching as a tutor for the Nursing Bridging Course at the Institute of Nursing (UKZN). After pursuing a master’s degree in Nursing Education which qualified her to teach at a Higher Education Platform, she began professional formal teaching practice in 2006 through 2008 as an undergraduate part time lecturer at UWC. From 2008-2010 where she taught in different year levels including postgraduate nursing education programme. In 2010 she was employed as a permanent teaching staff member after which she was trusted with additional academic responsibilities. Dr Linda was then assigned to coordinate the Postgraduate Nursing Education Master Course which she coordinated from 2010-2016 which was until she changed employment from UWC to UNIZULU where she is currently employed.
Before assuming her professional teaching practice, she worked as a double-qualified professional registered at King Edward viii Hospital in Durban where she had studied general nursing and midwifery from 1981-1984. When she qualified, she self-regulated and facilitated clinical skills for nurses and medical students who were newly allocated in the ICU; Due to love for teaching she did part time teaching as preceptor for a Bridging course at and coordinator for a distance Midwifery Programme in UKZN. Few years later i.e., 2005 – 2007 she registered for full time master’s in nursing education. After which she began her professional teaching career at the University of the Western Cape. She completed her PhD titled Generation of Practice Theory for Teaching–Learning of Spiritual Care in the Undergraduate Nursing Programme in South Africa.
Dr Linda has is involved in facilitation of students’ learning in both undergraduate and post graduate levels. In her current employment at UNIZULU she also teaches in the Post Basic Professional Degree. She has participated in curriculum development process at UWC and UZ nursing institutions. She has participated in the planning and execution of then 1st International Scientific Teaching and Learning Conference in 2012.

Lecture’s the following modules:

Fundamentals of Nursing (SNFN111 & 112), General Nursing Science (SNGN211 & 212), Community Health Nursing Science (SNCH211 &212) Ethos of Nursing and professional Practice (SNEP) Didactics of Teaching and Assessment in nursing (SNED111 & SNED112) and Theories of Nursing Education SNED211 & Curriculum Development SNED212, Fundamentals of Nursing Education SNED122.

Qualifications:

PhD in Nursing Education (UWC); Master’s in Nursing Education (UKZN), Diploma in N. Ed and CHN (UNISA), Diploma in General Nursing & Diploma in Midwifery (KEH viii Nursing). Intensive Nursing Care (Wentworth Nursing College). Moderator (InTuition Service Provider). 

Professional membership:

SANC, STTI, NEA  

Honours/Awards (include online reference for each honour/ award):

  • 2021: Received the DVC’s Excellent Teaching and Learning Awards (Coupled with a framed Certificate and a R50,000.00 cash check
  • 2020: Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Scientifist 101 Programme for sustained FM Radio Health talks and education to various communities.
  • 2018: Received an Award from St Marys Nursing College for support and collegial relationship.
  • 2010: Received a First Price for Best Poster from FUNDISA & NEA Conference which was held in Cape Town

Research interests: 

Current Project: 

  • She is Passionate about working with local communities of King Cetshwayo District to redress health issues. She has interest in transformative teaching & learning strategies and approaches. Currently she is working on a collaborated CE Project using PALAR strategy to engage different communities on healthy living and lifestyle, lifestyle modification as conservative and healthier ways to prevent complication in people with Diabetes Mellitus. The use of PALAR allows practice of quality health promotion as well as ethically sound health education.

Past Projects:

  • Dr N Linda has participated in a project that investigated the effects of increased student numbers on the undergraduate nursing programme at UWC. The project further tracked student’s employability after completion of their R425 Education & Training Programme.
  • Dr Linda has also conducted as a co-researcher with her colleagues a systematic review project on institutional collaborations which was registered and published by Joanna Brigs in 2015.

 Current Projects:

  • Currently, Dr Linda is a leading researcher of a Community Engagement (CE) project which will collaborate with the selected community to develop a self-paced-self-care strategy for managing Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and Viral Infections/ COVID19 by rural. Participating in research the following research projects in collaboration with other institutions:
  • Experiences of teenage mothers on teaching and learning during theCovid-19 lockdown in the rural communities of South Africa: In collaboration with University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN).
  • Intervention to support HIV self-management among youth living in rural area in SA: In collaboration with University of Stellenbosch (US).

GRANTS

  • Received the 2021 DVCs Excellent Teaching & Learning Award from the University of Zululand.
  • Received DVC Funding to support PhD Project in 2013-2014 at the University of the Western Cape.
  • Received a “Laptop” as an Awards for dedicated participation in the institutional eLearning initiative in 2009. This acknowledgement was honored by Dr Juliet Stoltenkamp <jstoltenkamp@uwc.ac.za> as ITC Director for my pparticipating on Online Teaching and Learning Platform using Sakai eLearning Teaching Platform at UWC.

PUBLISHED PAPERS

 

  1. Linda Ntombizodwa SB., (UZ); Phetlhu Deliwe, (UWC) & Klopper, Hester C, (US) (2020). Clinical Instructor Understanding of Spirituality and Spiritual Care: a South African Perspective (Part 2) 2020. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. PII S2214-1391(19)30054-X 20 October 2020 /j.ijans (Main Researcher & Author
  2. Linda Ntombizodwa SB., (UZ); Phetlhu Deliwe, (UWC) & Klopper, Hester C, (US) (2019). Nurse Educators Understanding of Spirituality and Spiritual Care: a South African Perspective (Part 1) 2020. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. PII S2214-1391(19)30054-X DOI 10.1016/j.ijans.2019.100187  (Main Researcher & Author 
  3. Linda, N.S., Klopper, H.C. & Phetlhu, D.R., 2015, Title: ‘Students’ voices on spiritual care at a Higher Education Institution in the Western Cape’, Curationis 38(2), Art. #1520, 9 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ curationis. v38i2.1520 (Main Researcher & Author).
  4. Daniels, FM., Fakude, LP. Linda, NS, Martin, P. Richards, L., September, I., & Van Der Berg (2015). Title: The experiences of students, academics and managers regarding institutionally driven collaborative models between higher education institutions in health professions degree programmes: A qualitative systematic review protocol. [JBISRIR] (Co-Researcher & Author)
  5. Daniels, F., Fakude, L.P., Linda N.S., & Marie-Modeste, R.R. (2015) Title: Educators’ Experiences of the Case Education Approach Used in a Bachelor Base of Nursing Programme in the Western Cape: CURATIONIS. (Co-Researcher & Author)
  6. Ntombizodwa S. Linda, Deliwe R. Phetlhu and Hester C. Klopper (2014). Significance of literature when constructing a theory : a selective literature review. Theory development. African Journal for Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance Vol. 20, No. sup-Published Online:1 Dec 2014https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC164782
  7. Adejumo, O., Fakude L. & Linda N. Title: Revisiting innovative approaches to teaching and learning in nursing programmes: Educators’ experiences with the use of a case-based teaching approach at a nursing school. SAJHE 28(6) 2014. Pp. 1694 – 1707. (Co-Author)
  8. Linda, N., Phetlhu, DR., & Klopper, HC. (2014) Title: Significance of Literature when Constructing a Theory: A Selective Literature Review. Africa Journal of Physical Health Education Recreation & Dance: Supplement (1: 2) October 2014; pp. 502-512. (Main Researcher & Author)
  9. Linda N., Daniels F., Fakude, L., & Modeste R., Title: Do the Bachelor of Nursing Students at a school of nursing in the Western Cape value the case-based teaching and learning approach. Special edition: AJPHERD 2014, October (Supplement 1:1), pp.84-95 (Main Author)
  10. F. M. Daniels, N. S. Linda, P. Bimray, & P. Sharps. Title: Effect of increased student enrolment for a Bachelor of Nursing programme on health care service delivery. SAJHE: 28(6) 2014. (Co-Researcher & Author)
  11. Carr, T.J., van der Walt, C., Watson, F. & Linda, N., (2013). Title: Establishing and maintaining international collaborative research teams: an autobiographical insight. TD The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa, 9(1): 94 – 112. (Co-Researcher & Author)
  12. Linda, N.S.B., Mtshali, N.G. & Engelbrecht, C., 2013, ‘Lived experiences of a community regarding its involvement in a university community-bas ed education programme’ Curationis 36(1), Art. #78, 13 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v36i1.78 (Main Researcher & Author) 

 

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATION CONFERENCES

Linda, NS, Phetlhu, DR, & Klopper, HC. Views on Current Status in Teaching Learning of Spiritual care in the School of Nursing Global Academic Network International Conferences: The University of Sydney Eastern Avenue Complex Camperdown, NSW. Australia 11 – 13 December 2014

Marie-Modeste RR. & Linda, N. Introducing Innovation in the Undergraduate Programme:  Nurse Educators Experience. 1st International Scientific Conference of the School of Nursing University of the Western Cape; Southern Sun Hotel; Cape Town: 20 – 22 November 2012

Linda, NS, Phetlhu, DR, & Klopper, H. Development process of a Conceptual  Framework for Teaching-learning of Spiritual Care in the Undergraduate Nursing Programme in South Africa.

 

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS PRESENTED AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES

Linda, NS. Daniels, F., Fakude, L. & Modeste, RR. Views of the Student Nurses Regarding Implementation of Case Base Teaching and Learning Methodology at a Higher Education Institution: A Reflection on Student Perspectives: SAAHE 6th National Conference University of Kwa-Zulu Natal Gateway Umhlanga: 27 -29 June 2013  

Linda, NS.; Mtshali, NG. & Engelbretch, C. Phenomenological Investigation of the Experiences of a community in the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) Community Based Education Programme: 1st SAHEE
Conference hosted by University of Stellenbosch Cape Town; Western Cape19 -21 June 2008   

Linda, NS, Mtshali, NG. & Engelbretch, C. Phenomenological Investigation of the Experiences of a Community Involved in the UKZN Community-Based Education Programme. College Research Symposium Programme: August 2008; Durban South Africa


PRESENTATIONS AT AN INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL: RESEARCH DAYS

 

Linda, NS., Phetlhu, DR, & Klopper, HC. Student Views on Current Teaching-Learning of Spiritual Care in the School of Nursing at the University of the Western Cape: 3rd Annual CHS Research Day 16 October 2014.

Linda,
N.; Daniels, F., Fakude, L., & Modeste, RR.  Views of Student Nurses Regarding Implementation of Case Base Teaching and Learning Methodology at a Higher Education Institution: CHS Annual Research Day 19 Sept 2013

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Linda, NS., Phetlhu, DR. & Klopper, HC. Would Spiritual Care Effectively the Undergraduate Midwifery Student During Clinical Learning Support? STTI International Conference Tau Lambda Chapter at Large 20-22 Nov 2014

Mulube, SM., Linda, NS.,  Adibone Emebigwine, D., Settley, C., Esewe, RE.  Reflection on the Conference: Conducted a Conference Workshop with the Nursing Education Students at the CHS Annual Research Symposium Day 19 Sept 2013.

Linda, N., Daniels, F., Fakude, L., Ganga-Limando, R. & Modeste, RR. Establishing a Common Understanding of the Case Based Approach to Teaching Learning as Practiced at the School of Nursing: 1st Annual Research Day; 11 October 2012 (CHS UWC)

Mukumbang, F., Scheepers, N., Linda, N. & Beyers, B. T, Role, Regulation and Recognition of an Advanced Nursing Practitioner (ANP) in South Africa: 1st Annual Research Day; 11 October 2012 (CHS UWC).

Linda, NSB
(a) & Modeste, RR (a) Introducing the Portfolio of Learning: A Tool to Train Reflective Nurse Practitioner: NEA\FUNDISA Convention; ICC Cape Town: September, 2010. Certificate in Assessor Short Course offered In-Tuition 2007

 

Short Courses

Certificate on a Short Course on Service Learning at Stellenbosch Universality (SU) Bellville Campus.

Certificate on a Course on Strengthening of Post Graduate Supervision at Rhodes UR Connected Programme in partnership with the University Zululand. 

Management Development Programme (MDP) UKZN Extended Programme Howard Campus. 

 

Book Reviews

Reviewed 24 chapters of Vlok Textbook for Community Health Nursing

 

Reviews for Accredited Journals:

JOURNAL           TITLE

CURATIONIS:   Preceptor support outcomes during the COVID 19 Pandemic:

                             recommendations for responsive continuing development programmes

AJHPE:               Stakeholder s Engagement through Social and Conventional Media outlets

                            for the Development of Harmonized Medicine and Nursing Curricula

                            Templates

AJHPE:               Factors Impacting on the Selection of Psychiatric Hospitals for Nurses’  

                            Community Service Placements

AJHPE:               Implementing an internal quality assurance system for nursing education in

                            the XXX University of XXX:

CURATIONIS:   Perceptions regarding clinical competence of student nurses in a Problem-

                             Based Learning curriculum.

CURATIONIS:   Nursing students’ experiences of clinical practice placement in primary    

                            health care clinics in Gauteng

JPHHS:              The perception of patient safety culture among physicians at an academic

                           Tunisian hospital

AJHPE:              Nursing Students’ Perceptions about Feedback from their Educators in a

                           selected Higher Education Institution

IJANS:               Nurses’ communication skill and associated factors in Amhara Region

                           Referral Hospitals, Ethiopia.

AJHPE:              Nursing Students` Perceptions about Feedback for their Educators in a

                           selected Higher Education Institution

IJANS:              What is the Problem with Nursing Documentation? Perspective of

                          Indonesian Nurses

 

Committees Served:

Faculty of Science Agriculture & Engineering (FSA&E) Fundraising Committee

Faculty of Science Agriculture & Engineering (FSA&E) Teaching & Learning Committee

Faculty of Science Agriculture & Engineering (FSA&E) Research and Innovation Committee

Faculty of Science Agriculture & Engineering (FSA&E) Board Member

Department of Nursing Community (DNS) Engagement Committee Coordinator

Department of Nursing Community (DNS) Research and Innovative Coordinator

Department of Nursing Community (DNS) Teaching & Learning Coordinator

 

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

  • Experience on use of eLearning: facilitator and student’s experiences. Presented on the SCIET Colloquium on eLearning Teaching Methodology. University of the Western Cape 2014.

 

CONFERENCE WORSHOPS FACILITATED

  • Resuscitation of the Neonate
  • Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage