Staff Profiles: School of Nursing and Public Health

staff profiles: SCHOOL OF NURSING & PUBLIC HEALTH

Dr Katriina Kuna Idhidhimika Shikongo

Department:

1. Name: (Title , First, Last Names)	Dr Katriina Kuna Idhidhimika Shikongo
2. Tertiary Qualifications (High to Low) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	DNSC (Doctor of Nursing Science), University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, 2009. MNSC (Master of Nursing Science). University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, 2000 BCur ProgPraxis Hons, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, 1988 BCur in Nursing, UNISA, South Africa, 1985
3. Current Position	Lecturer
4. Campus Address (Postal, Room No, Block/Unit)	Northern Main Campus, Oshakati, Block M, Room M004
5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone (optional)	+264 65 223 2245/2253 +264 61 223 2271 (fax) 081 127 3642 (mobile)
6. Email Address	kshikongo@unam.na; kunashikong@yahoo.com
7. Short Biography (maximum 150 words)	Dr. Shikongo is a Namibian with over thirty years of experience in nursing education in Namibia and over twenty five at the University level. Has been involved in education and training of nursing students for the past 32 years and with post graduate students for over 6 years. Dr Shikongo has offered Diploma courses on Anatomy and Applied Biophysics and Physiology and Biochemistry for two years (1986-1987), Microbiology and Parasitology, General Nursing Science IV(1986-1990). She also offered Sociology for Nurses I and II since 1986 2009 and for the Degree course in 2009. Currently, Dr Shikongo is responsible for research methodology for the Basic Nursing Degree programme, assists in student follow-ups in clinical situation and acts as an internal moderator in Ethos Of Nursing And Professional Practice. She supervises masters and doctoral students.
8. Resume/Vita	Resume/vita document
9. Recently Taught Courses (last 2 years- include course codes)	Research methodology in health sciences NNHR 3820 +NNHR 3812
10. Academic interest/ expertise	Scientific Foundation of Nursing (Anatomy and Physiology) Research methodology
11. Research and Publications List of references/citations: Title, year, place& publisher (includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Research: Strategies to facilitate application of Sociology of Development to Nursing Practice. 2008. Windhoek: UNAM Nursing Care given by Registered Nurses to Cancer Patients who are admitted to the hospitals of the Northwest Health Directorate. 2000. Windhoek: UNAM Some article in daft form
12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years): Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	June 2009: Research Conference for Northern Campuses. 2009: TLIU(Teaching and Learning Improvement Unit) Training Seminar on Teaching Strategies and assessment. December 2009: Annual Planning Meeting for School of Nursing and Public Health. January 2010: Workshop in MPH (Master of Public Health) March 2010: Presentation of the Research findings to Registered nurses in Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. December 2010: Annual Retreat Meeting for School of Nursing and Public Health.