Meet the Presence team
Emmerentia du Plessis
Team leader
PhD Nursing, NuMIQ Research focus area, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
As a nursing professional, I am deeply passionate about the concept of presence and its impact on patient care. I find great fulfillment in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and strive to be there with them and for them. Through our work as a dedicated Presence team, we continue to explore the many nuances of presence in various healthcare contexts.
Kathleen Froneman
Co-team leader
PhD Nursing, NuMIQ Research focus area, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
As a passionate nursing educator, I have developed a practice model that enhances the presence of nurse educators in large classes through reflective practices. My dedication to nursing education drives me to innovate and support nurse educators in enhancing the learning experiences of nursing students.
Tinda Rabie
Co-team leader
PhD Nursing, NuMIQ Research focus area, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
As a scholar with specialization in community nursing, I am dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients. With my expertise in networking and creating harmony, I strive to enhance presence in community healthcare and make a positive impact on the lives of those I serve.
Molekodi Matsipane
PhD Nursing, Director, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
Presence and spirituality
Khumo Shopo
PhD Nursing, Deputy Director, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
Cultural competency of midwives
Suegnét Scholtz
PhD Nursing, Deputy Director, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
Presence with people with neurodiversity
Rudo Ramalisa
PhD Nursing, Cultivation of attentiveness in mental healthcare nurses through mindfulness
Beauty Zulu
PhD Nursing, Strategies to strengthen the clinical accompaniment of nursing students through caring presence
Belinda Scrooby
PhD Nursing, Presence with persons with intellectual disability and Presence in nursing education
Annemarie van Wyk
PhD Nursing, Presence in intensive care units, and with people with intellectual disability
Petro Benadé
PhD Nursing, Exploring good care to older persons through presence practices: design, development and evaluation of an intervention
Christelle Oukouomi Noutchie
PhD Nursing, Guidelines for online training, on caring presence, for nurses working in a psychiatric hospital
Mariska Oosthuizen-Van Tonder
PhD Candidate, Developing a socio-emotional well-being programme for preschool children in the North West province, South Africa; and presence with persons with intellectual disability
Ronèl Hobbs
PhD Candidate, Guidelines for nurse managers to facilitate the practice of presence in private hospitals, Western Cape Province.
Olivia Ngami
PhD Candidate, Programme development – preparing registered nurses as renal patient advocates in North West Province public hospitals
