Dr Ntombizodwa Linda

# A Node For African Thought

Research and Innovation

To achieve and maintain the University’s vision and mission, the research and innovation division contributes mainly by promoting the research related goal of the institution which is: to drive growth in UNIZULU research and Innovation

Faculty: Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Department: Nursing Science

Discipline: Nursing Education

Highest Qualification

PhD in Nursing Education

Contact details

Email: LindaN@unizulu.ac.za

Phone: 035 902 6513

Campus: KwaDlangezwa

Research Interest Areas

Research Interest Areas Theory generation and model development for Health Professions Educations Practice

Health Promotion and Prevention of ill-health particularly Type 2Diabetes Mellitus

Qualitative approaches in health Science Professions education and practice

Evidence-based practice in education and practice e.g. Mentoring in postgraduate Programmes

Thinking Design Approach in solving SDG’s related health problems through research process / projects

Awards & Honors

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

Teaching Interest Areas

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.

Active Research Projects

PALAR: Unizulu Inter-department and Inter-faculty Community Engagement Project

Inter-Institutional Collaboration Research Project with Prof RR. Modeste from CPUT/Stellenbosch Nursing Department: Titled:

Inter-Institutional Collaborated Project with Dr ST Mudau from School of Public Health and Health Sciences UKZN..

Active Community Engagement & Service-learning work

SANC, STTI, NEA

Research Niche Area(s) of current projects

Preventive strategy for Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Individuals with the King Cetshwayo District

Impactful Research Publications

(Author(s); Year; Title; journal / publisher)

Adibone Emebigwine, D.L., Linda, N.S.B. & Martin, P., 2022, ‘Objective structured clinical examination: Do first-year nursing students perceive it to be stressful?’, Curationis 45(1), a2339. https://doi.org/10.4102/ curationis.v45i1.2339

Linda NSB., (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

Linda NSB., (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

Research Platform

LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/zodwa-linda-91358aa0

A Node for African Thought

KwaDlangezwa Campus

1 Main Road, Vulindlela,

Kwadlangezwa, 3886

Richards Bay Campus

Coner Guldengracht & Cent Cir Road,

Richards Bay, 3900

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Research Outputs

Research Ethics

Policies and Processes

Training and Development

DHET Accredited Journals

Post-Doctoral Fellows

Contacts

Director: 035 902 6779

Research Office Secretary: 035 902 6273

NRF & Postgraduate Funding: 035 902 6909

# A Node For African Thought

Research and Innovation