Nursing Education

University of Johannesburg, located in Gauteng, South Africa, is a public university established in 2005. Its Department of Nursing Education plays a significant role in preparing professional nurses through innovative teaching, clinical training, and community engagement. The institution is recognised for integrating simulation-based learning and socially responsive health education within diverse urban and rural contexts.

Research reflects strong expertise in nursing education, particularly self-directed simulation learning, student support, and inclusive training environments. Studies examine clinical skills development, access to simulation laboratories, and the experiences of LGBTI students and nurse educators, demonstrating leadership in advancing equitable and reflective nursing pedagogy.

A major strength lies in community and mental health research, focusing on caregiver burden, psychosocial health, community health workers, and women’s health in sub-Saharan Africa. The work informs policy, strengthens caregiver-orientated services, and contributes context-specific evidence that advances compassionate, community-based healthcare systems.