Prof GH van Rensburg

Qualifications

• DLitt et Phil

Fields of academic interests

• Scholarship of teaching and learning
• Research methodology in the Health and Social Sciences
• Psycho-social aspects of HIV/AIDS

Field of Specialisation

• Innovative student support strategies
• Individual differences in the learning process (learning styles)
• Reflective practices in the teaching and learning environment

Books

• Brink H, Van der Walt C & Van Rensburg G. 2012. Fundamentals of research methodology for Health Care Professionals. 3^rd edition. Cape Town: Juta.
• Oosthuizen A & Van Rensburg GH. 2012. Distance education in nursing. Trends in Nursing. Pretoria: FUNDISA.
• Stellenberg EL & Bruce JC. 2007. Nursing practice: Medical-surgical nursing for hospital and community. African edition. Edinburgh: Elsevier. Chapter 37: The person with HIV/AIDS – by GH van Rensburg
• Ehlers VJ. 2002. Teaching aspects of health care. 2^nd edition. Cape Town: Juta. Chapter 7: Simulation games – by GH van Rensburg
• Hattingh SP, Van der Merwe MM, Van Rensburg GH & Dreyer, JM. 1995. Gerontology: a community health perspective. Halfway House: Thompson International.
  • Chapter 9: Gerontological care services in South Africa – by GH van Rensburg
  • Chapter 10: Institutional care for the aged – by GH van Rensburg
  • Chapter 11: Institutional care legislation – by GH van Rensburg

Journal articles

• *Van Rensburg, GH, Mayers, P & Roets, L. Supervision in Higher education. Trends in Nursing – accepted, awaiting publication.
• *Heyns, T, Botma, Y & Van Rensburg GH. 2016. A creative analysis of the role of practice development facilitators in a critical care environment. Health SA Gesondheid-Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences – accepted for publication in 2016
• Van Rensburg, GH, Botma, Y, Heyns, T & Coetzee IM. 2016. Establishing a Community of Practice: From outsiders to insiders. Gender and Behaviour, 14(1) – in print
• Van Rensburg, GH & Botma, Y. 2015. Bridging the gap between self-directed learning of nurse educators and effective student support. Curationis, http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ curationis.v38i2.1503.
• Botma, Y, Van Rensburg, GH, Heyns, T & Coetzee, I. 2015. A conceptual framework for educational design at modular level to promote transfer of learning. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 52, (5):499-509. Published online 2013, doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2013.866051.
• Maboe, KA, Bengtsson, MN & Van Rensburg, GH. 2015. Analysis of efficiency of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected clients. African journal for physical, health education, recreation and dance (AJPHERD), September 2015 (Supplement 1):134-146.
• De Swardt, HC, Van Rensburg, GH & Oosthuizen, MJ. 2014. An exploration of the professional socialisation of student nurses. African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 16(2):3-15.
• De Swardt, HC, Van Rensburg, GH & Oosthuizen, MJ. 2014. Teaching and facilitation strategies for the professional socialisation of student nurses. South African Journal of Higher Education (SAJHE), 28(5):1861-1875.
• Esterhuizen, J, Van Rensburg, GH & Tjallinks, JE. 2013. A historical perspective on the professional development of Black South African nurses: 1908-1994. African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 15(2):16-29.
• Botma, Y, Van Rensburg, GH, Heyns, T & Coetzee, I. 2013. A conceptual framework for educational design at modular level to promote transfer of learning. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2013.866051.
• Maree, C & Van Rensburg, GH. 2013. Reflective learning in higher education: application to clinical nursing. African journal for physical, health education, recreation and dance (AJPHERD), Supplement 1:44-55.
• Botma, Y, Van Rensburg, GH, Heyns, T & Coetzee, I. 2013. A conceptual analysis of transfer of learning in Health Sciences Education. African journal for physical, health education, recreation and dance (AJPHERD), Supplement 1:32-43.

• Van Rensburg, GH, Human, SP & Moleki, MM. 2013. Psycho-social needs of children in child-headed households in South Africa. Commonwealth Youth and Development, 11(1):56-69.  
• O’Donoghue CE, Botha ADH & Van Rensburg GH. 2013. Training programme expectations of professional nurses for caregivers in a cultural diverse care context for older persons. The Nurse Educator, 2(1):6-16.
• Masupe TK, van Rensburg GH & Human SP. 2012. Factors influencing disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners in Botswana. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 14(2):18-32.
• Human SP & Van Rensburg GH. 2011. Challenges in the management of support and care programmes for child-headed households in South Africa. International Journal of Nursing Management, October 2011 (Unique ID: 889721-778265).
• Mugisha E, Van Rensburg GH & Potgieter E. 2011. Strategic framework for increasing accessibility, acceptability and utilization of voluntary counseling and testing services in Uganda. Aids Research and treatment, Vol 2011, Article ID 912650.
• Mugisha E, Van Rensburg GH & Potgieter E. 2010. Factors influencing utilization of voluntary counseling and testing service in Kasenyi fishing community in Uganda. Journal of the Association of nurses in AIDS care (Janac), 21(6):503-511.
• Mugisha E, Van Rensburg GH & Potgieter E. 2010. Providing integrated voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services in Uganda. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 12(1):52-63.
• Mogotlane SM, Chauke ME, Van Rensburg GH, Human SP & Kganakga CM. 2010. A situational analysis of child-headed households in South Africa. Curationis, 33(3):24-32.
• Van Rensburg GH. 2009. The development of a self-assessment learning style instrument for higher education. South African Journal of Higher Education, 23(1):179-192.
• Maree CM, Van der Walt SJC & Van Rensburg GH. 2009. Model for the education of reflective neonatal nurses in a South African context. Acta Academica,  41(3):62-85.
• Van Dyk EC; Van Rensburg GH & Tjallinks JE. 2009. The experiences of remaining nurse tutors during transformation of nursing colleges. Health SA Gesondheid, 14(1):135-143.
• Maree CM, Van Rensburg GH & Van der Walt SJC. 2008. Competencies and professional characteristics of reflective neonatal nurses. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 10(2):51-69.
• Kasinja F, Mogotlane SM & Van Rensburg GH. 2008. Knowledge of pregnant women in transmission of HIV infection through breastfeeding. Curationis, 31(3):21-26.
• De Kock J, Heyns T & Van Rensburg GH. 2008. The ABC of haemorrhagic shock in the pregnant woman. Professional nursing today, 12(5):54-57. 
• Van Rensburg, GH & Human, SP. 2005. Children’s rights in the context of HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa. Journal of the Association of nurses in AIDS care (Janac), 16(3):41-51.
• Van Rensburg GH & Dennill K. 1991. Belangrik en eiesoortig. Nursing RSA Verpleging, Vol 6(3).

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

• STTI
  • Tau Lambda-at-Large (UNISA subchapter) – Faculty councillor until 2015
  • Chi Xi – Board member: Research coordinator
  • Academic Leadership Development Academy (ALDA) – Faculty member (Research leadership)
    

• Nursing Education Association (NEA)
  • Exco member – Pretoria chapter (until March 2016)
  • Research and Ethics committee member – National NEA
  • Presenter of NEA Novice researchers’ programme

• Academy of Nursing of South Africa (ANSA)
  • Fellow of ANSA for contribution to nursing scholarship and practise

• PLUME programme (FUNDISA/NRF programme)
  • Lead researcher 2012-2013 (UNISA)
  • Received NRF grant 2016-2017
  • Received Thuthuka grant 2014-2015

Projects

• Innovative student support strategies in an ODL context
• Monitoring nurse training, scholarship, professional development, retention and leadership in South Africa.
• Quality care: Foreign nurses project – in collaboration with Life Healthcare
• Research support and development: creating a research culture
• Novice researcher programme