scholarly journals Strike action by nurses in South Africa: A value clarification

Curationis ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Muller
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
National Level ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Ethical Question ◽  
Labour Relations ◽  
A Value ◽  
Perceived Values

The Labour Relations Act (South Africa, 1991) made provision for protected strike action by employees, subject to certain conditions, procedures and negotiated agreements. This led to the removal of the strike clause in the Nursing Act (South Africa, 1992). The labour rights of all citizens are entrenched in the Constitution of the country (South Africa, 1996). Participation in strike action by the nurse/ midwife, regardless of the legal requirements and specifications, does, however, pose an ethical question. It is therefore necessary to conduct a value clarification on strike action by nurses in South Africa. The purpose of this research is to explore and describe the perceived values of participants from an accessible population on this phenomenon. A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research design was deployed. The perceived values of nurses on strike action were collected by means of an openended questionnaire/sketch. Over a period of three years a purposive and convenient sampling method was used, involving all the enrolled post basic nursing/midwifery students/ learners at a particular Nursing Education Institution. The justification of the sample was further enhanced by also collecting data on the participants’ age and provincial distribution location. Although a 63% sample realisation (of the accessible population) was achieved, this represents only 1,5% of the registered nursing/midwifery population in the country. A descriptive analysis of the participants’ age and provincial distribution was undertaken, as well as a content analysis of their perceived values on strike action. The mean age of the participants was 48 years, which could be attributed to the fact that most of them were enrolled for a post-basic Diploma in Community Nursing Science. Most of the responses (52,7%) were against strike action and 32,5% supported strike action by nurses as a constitutional and legal right. A fairly substantial number of participants (14,8%) expressed mixed views as to whether strike action by nurses is right or wrong. Some respondents (15,7%) also reflected confusion regarding the enactment of strike action and the removal of the strike clause from the nursing legislation. Although this study does not claim external validity due to inappropriate representation of the nursing profession, the nurse of today opposes strike action. It is recommended that the study be replicated at national level and that the values be entrenched and published in position papers of and by the regulatory and organised nursing profession.

scholarly journals A value clarification on quality within Nursing Colleges in Gauteng

Curationis ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Armstrong ◽  
M. Muller
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Quality Audit ◽  
Audit System ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
A Value ◽  
Process And Outcome ◽  
Role Players

Quality assurance in higher education has been legislated. It is therefore necessary to develop a quality audit system for Nursing Colleges in Gauteng. The process of developing such a system is complex and needs to foster ownership by all the stakeholders. The first step in this process is to conduct a value clarification on quality. The purpose of this article is to explore and describe a value clarification on quality within the Nursing Colleges in Gauteng. An explanatory and descriptive qualitative research design was utilised. The results are grouped into structure, process and outcome values. Comparisons between the views of the different role-players are also presented. It is recommended that these results be utilised as the basis of a conceptual framework for the quality audit system for Nursing Colleges in Gauteng, as well as the development of quality indicators for Nursing Education Institutions in South Africa.

ANALISIS PEMBELAJARAN KLINIK KEPERAWATAN UNTUK MENCAPAI STANDAR KOMPETENSI UNGGULAN ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN GAWAT DARURAT PADA MAHASISWA AKPER INSAN HUSADA SURAKARTA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saka Suminar
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
National Level ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Emergency Nursing ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Information Exploration

Background: Science-oriented education and technology means that nursing education always follows the development of science and technology in health and nursing. The educational curriculum is developed based on educational goals that are directed at meeting the needs of the community and the development of health in the future by taking into account the demands of the nursing profession. In this book a core curriculum is developed containing 70% of the curriculum of the Nursing Diploma III Program and should be added 30% curriculum developed by the institution according to the needs and vision of the institution concerned. Based on the framework of reference, then Akper Insan Husada develops as well as leading the study program and listed in the vision of the study program: Become a Diploma III Nursing Program competent, competitive, character and excellence in the fi eld of emergency at the National level in 2024. The purpose of research is To describe the learning process of nursing clinics in Akper Insan Husada Surakarta to achieve the Competence Standards of emergency nursing care nursing.Subjects and Methods: The subjects of the study were all students who were undergoing emergency clinic at the hospital. The research type or method chosen is descriptive qualitative analysis. Qualitative research to further explore the data and information (exploration) so that can be known opinion and views of managers, pengampu and students to the learning process of emergency nursing clinics. Result: 1. Planning has been arranged properly and systematically according to emergency competency in curriculum 2014. Still there is difference of perception of RPP model that will be used, so that will confuse the pengampu and student who become clinic implementer. 2. The emergency clinic practice period is carried out in accordance with the place and time, ie in emergency and inroom emergency rooms with competent structural guidance that has been appointed by the hospital based on capability and fillings and expertise in the field. 3. Evaluation of learning Emergency Nursing Clinic Most of the lecturers and clinical supervisors have been carrying out the process of guidance and evalausi on students with good period of time specified.Conclusion: The result of the study implies that Insan Husada Surakarat as a nursing education institution needs to improve the quality of learning and the quality of the lecturer or the instructor of the field clinic.

scholarly journals The Nursing Profession in Jordan: Military Nurses Leading the Way

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rowaida Al Maaitah ◽  
Daad Shokeh ◽  
Saba Al-Ja'afreh
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
National Level ◽  
Professional Autonomy ◽  
Nurse Leaders ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Nursing Workforce ◽  
Military Nurses ◽  
Military Nursing ◽  
The Way

Military nurses have a remarkable role in leadership and policy influence in health and nursing. This role is an integral part of their efforts and contribution to strengthen the nursing profession and increase professional autonomy. This article discusses contributions of military nurses to enhance and influence nursing profession in Jordan. Military nurses’ contributions are evident in the improved image and status of nursing profession in Jordan as a result of their unique efforts to invest in the nursing workforce by providing leadership to improve health outcomes. We offer an overview of the nursing profession and describe the journey of military nursing in Jordan, informed by a focus group discussion conducted with 12 retired military nurse leaders. Three themes emerged from this discussion: enhancement of strong nursing leadership, policy, and decision making; investment in nursing education; and investment in the nursing workforce and practice. Current challenges of military nursing to maintain the legacy of military nursing in Jordan were identified. Ideas for the way forward are discussed to further strengthen the nursing profession in the military sector with some reflection about the national level. In conclusion, retired nurse leaders emphasized the need for more advocacy and active engagement of nurses at the policy and decision making levels in both health and non-health sectors.

The importance and promise of integrating Indigenous knowledges in nursing education

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
Vanessa Van Bewer ◽  
Roberta L. Woodgate ◽  
Donna Martin ◽  
Frank Deer
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Indigenous Knowledges ◽  
Indigenous Learning ◽  
Schools Of Nursing ◽  
Indigenous Perspectives

This paper explores the relevance of Indigenous perspectives within the nursing profession, and the importance of weaving these perspectives into nursing education. We suggest that Indigenous perspectives can support nursing’s core ethical values of relationality and holism and may hold representational and transformational possibilities for students and educators alike. Guided by principles of Indigenous learning, we provide several exemplars from Canadian schools of nursing that have already begun the process of decolonizing their programs. We conclude by describing some of the challenges and considerations that may arise when Indigenous perspectives and approaches are considered for inclusion into nursing education programs.

Drawing the Line between Dismissal for Alcoholism (Incapacity) and Dismissal for Drunkenness (Misconduct). Are the Boni Mores Compromised?

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Thandekile Phulu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Labour Relations ◽  
Labour Practice ◽  
The Republic

In South Africa employees are protected by various pieces of legislation. Section 23 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 provides for a right to fair labour practice. In its preamble the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (hereafter referred to as the LRA) states that the purpose of the Act is to advance economic development, social justice, labour peace and democratisation of the workplace. The LRA also states that one of its objectives is to give effect to and regulate the fundamental rights conferred by section 27 of the Constitution. The Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended by the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act 181 of 1993 provides for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery. The LRA provides for dismissal for incapacity and dismissals for misconduct. It also differentiates between the two. The LRA provides for both substantive and procedural fairness when dismissing an employee for incapacity and misconduct. This paper will examine the rationale behind differentiating between dismissal for drunkenness and dismissal for alcoholism.

Good Governance

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henk Addink
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
National Level ◽  
Administrative Law ◽  
Modern State ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Third ◽  
Legal Perspective ◽  
Further Development

The pivotal aim of this book is to explain the creation, development, and impact of good governance from a conceptual, principal perspective and in the context of national administrative law. Three lines of reasoning have been worked out: developing the concept of good governance; specification of this concept by developing principles of good governance; and implementation of these principles of good governance on the national level. In this phase of further development of good governance, it is important to have a clear concept of good governance, presented in this book as the third cornerstone of a modern state, alongside the concepts of the rule of law and democracy. That is a rather new national administrative law perspective which is influenced by regional and international legal developments; thus, we can speak about good governance as a multilevel concept. But the question is: how is this concept of good governance further developed? Six principles of good governance (which in a narrower sense also qualify as principles of good administration) have been further specified in a systematic way, from a legal perspective. These are the principles of properness, transparency, participation, effectiveness, accountability, and human rights. Furthermore, the link has been made with integrity standards. The important developments of each of these principles are described on the national level in Europe, but also in countries outside Europe (such as Australia, Canada, and South Africa). This book gives a systematic comparison of the implementation of the principles of good governance between countries.

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