The Department of Nursing Science recognised the achievements and dedication of students during a recent awards ceremony.
Students received their distinguishing devices during the ceremony, which was held at the Auditorium on the Bellville campus, while those who have excelled were also acknowledged.
The keynote speaker was Lloyd Christopher, Acting Assistant Dean in the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences.
Head of Department, Prof Karien Jooste, who initiated the awards, said learner nurses deliver person-centered care, keeping in mind developing as “Nurses for the Future”.
The ceremony was an effort to acknowledge the theory and clinical achievements of students and to motivate and encourage all of the students and will become an annual event.
This event also marked a milestone of having the first fourth-year learner nurses (new Bachelor of Nursing), and the fourth-years of the BTech Nursing Degree together to celebrate. The department offered the legacy programme (BTech) and introduced the new bachelor’s degree simultaneously, a first in South Africa.
Awards for outstanding academic performance during 2022 were made to:
- Naseera Salie
- Lazola Penxa
- Carlie Carlson
- Siyanda Ndikandika
- Nokwanda Magagula
- Zethu Katsikatsi
- Lizahnne Jean Fouche
- Shamelah Botha
- Monique Lavern Beukes
- Bongiwe Tshona
- Kelly-Anne Africa
- Etasha Coetzee
- Siyasamkela Hlwatika
- Sebrine Basson
The following outstanding students were also recognised.
- Leticia Da Silva - Displayed great care and compassion (first-year)
- Robyn Anthonie - Displayed excellent leadership qualities (second-year)
- Lizhanne Jean Fouche - Displayed great care and compassion (second-year)
- Sandra Kulondwa - Displayed admirable resilience (second-year)
- Kaylee Mashigo - Displayed excellent leadership qualities (third-year)
- Vuyokazi Mketshane - Displayed great care and compassion third-year
- Phakamani Sithole - Displayed excellent Leadership qualities (fourth-year)
- Thandile Tile - Displayed great Care and compassion (fourth-year)
- Sphamandla Ntshwanti - Displayed admirable resilience (fourth-year)
Written by Ilse Fredericks
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