We shape thoughts on the practice of presence in nursing and healthcare. We are a team of researchers, educators and practitioners interested in relational caring and the practice of presence.
Become part of the team through post-graduate studies at the NuMIQ research focus area at the North-West University.
Or join us for workshops or continuous learning short course on relational caring and leadership.
For exciting conversations about presence, visit our Caring presence in nursing YouTube channel. This YouTube channel is about conversations on presence with nurses of all walks of life and other interested people. Visit our Facebook page for interesting news and events and contribute by sharing your story on presence.
We proudly present our DREAM guidelines as a free resource to you. We published a book on presence in nursing, for thought-provoking information on the practice of presence and relational caring.
Visit our blog and find out more about our research findings, events and news.
Resources
Presence is a kind of unspoken movement in any given moment between people, in our case, between the nurse and a patient, or between nurses. Our resources can help to make presence a reality....read more
Resources
Dream Guideline
Learn how to use the DREAM Guideline to facilitate presence in your area of practice
Education and training
We contribute new knowledge in the field of presence through high quality publications. Here is a selection of our latest publications...read more
Education and training
Shape your presence skills by attending our short course in relational care and leadership, and watch this space for new developments. Become part of our research team by pursuing post-graduate studies with us. We’d be eagerly expecting you.
Short course: Relational care and leadership in nursing
This online course runs for 8 to 10 weeks. Available in all nursing categories.
Postgraduate studies
If you are interested in doing a masters or doctoral degree relating to presence in nursing, visit the NuMIQ website.
Community engagement
Being involved in the community is important, especially when it comes to healthcare. That's why we've been practicing presence with healthcare professionals through the DREAM guideline workshop and our Taking HANDS project...read more
Community engagement
Being involved in the community is important, especially when it comes to healthcare. That's why we've been practicing presence with healthcare professionals through the DREAM guideline workshop at various public and private hospitals. Additionally, we've been engaging with a public hospital that provides healthcare to people with intellectual disability, through our Taking HANDS project. It's been a rewarding experience, and we are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference.
DREAM Guideline workshops to facilitate the practice of presence in healthcare
Our workshops focus on self-care and practicing presence through the DREAM guideline, and we have received positive feedback from healthcare professionals who have attended our workshops. We would be happy to discuss the details of a workshop for your team and how we can help create a positive atmosphere in your healthcare team. For more information on the DREAM workshops, visit our Resources section.
TakingHANDS
We have a multidisciplinary team of Presence team members and staff who follow a presence approach at a public hospital for persons with intellectual disabilities. This project has been fulfilling for us as we all take hands and journey with both the staff and people with intellectual disabilities. We have seen the staff experience a renewed passion for their profession, and the patients receive care in an involved manner.
Publications
We contribute new knowledge in the field of presence through high quality publications. Here is a selection of our latest publications...read more
Meet the Presence team
We are a team, exploring the concept ‘presence’ and its application in nursing. We are all experienced in various fields in nursing and healthcare, including research, nursing education, nursing management, community nursing, midwifery and psychiatric mental health nursing...read more
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
Gertrude Phiri
PhD Candidate, Developing a framework to strengthen the resilience of nurse managers in the private healthcare sector, South Africa.
