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2-Day Nursing Symposium reflecting on nursing profession and health system in Gauteng at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital starting tomorrow
MEDIA ALERT
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in Gauteng will be hosting a 2-day Symposium reflecting on the Nursing profession and the health system in Gauteng province starting tomorrow 7 December 2017 at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital at 10h00.
The Symposium will be held at the Nurses Home (next to the entrance at the hospital).
Members of the media are cordially invited to the Symposium to report. For more information, contact DENOSA Gauteng Chairperson, Simphiwe Gada, on 072 563 1923.
The Symposium will look at the following critical issues:
DAY ONE: Thursday 7 December 2017
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TIME |
TOPIC |
PRESENTER |
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10h30-11h00 |
What is happening in Nursing Profession and health system in Gauteng? |
Dimakatso Sebopa, DENOSA Gauteng Provincial Secretary |
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11h00 – 12h00 |
The State of public healthcare in Gauteng and how social partners can assist in its response to societal needs |
Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa |
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12h00 – 13h00 |
Ethics in Nursing education and practice: What has gone wrong and what can be done moving forward? |
FUNDISA: Dr Moroka |
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LUNCH |
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14h00 – 15h00 |
Continuous Professional Development system: a necessity for the nursing profession and the role of stakeholders in developmental agenda of the Nursing Council |
South African Nursing Council (SANC) Registrar/CEO: Sizo Mchunu |
DAY TWO: Friday 8 December 2017
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TIME |
TOPIC |
PRESENTER |
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09h30 – 10h30 |
The future of Nursing Education in light of the changes in the curriculum and the placement of nursing at Higher Education learning institutions |
Nursing Education Association (NEA) CEO: Dr Nelouise Geyer |
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10h30 – 11h30 |
What nursing legislative framework inhibits the independent function of a nurse and how can we remedy the situation? |
SPNP |
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11h30 – 12h30 |
The Nursing Directorate’s plans for Education, Practice and research in the province |
Gauteng Health – Nursing Directorate: Mrs Johanna More |
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LUNCH |
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13h30 – 14h30 |
The first 1000 days in a life of a baby |
NESTLE: Ms Lebo Koitsioe |
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14h30 – 17h00 |
Recognition of excellence in the nursing profession by awarding the most caring nurse in Gauteng with the annual Marilyn Lahana Caring Award |
DENOSA Provincial Secretary: Dimakatso Sebopa |
