Dr Sharon Vasuthevan
Academic Qualifications
- PHD in Nursing from the University of Pretoria
- Master of Science Degree in Health Education
Texas Woman’s University, Texas, USA - B. Cur Honours Degree in Nursing Education
University of South Africa – cum laude - B. Cur Degree in Nursing Education & Community Nursing Science
University of South Africa – cum laude - Diploma in Nursing Administration
- Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
- Diploma in Midwifery
- Diploma in General Nursing (Honours)
Work Experience
- Registered Nurse – Northdale Hospital
- Nurse Lecturer – Natal College of Nursing
- Professional Advisor – S.A. Nursing Council
- Deputy Director: Nursing Education – Gauteng Department of Health
- Head of Standards Setting – South African Qualifications Authority – registered the first qualification on the National Qualification Framework
- National Training & Development Manager: Life Healthcare Group
Honours & Awards
| • | 2009 | Nursing Education Excellence Award - for her contribution to the development of nursing education in South African |
| • | 2009 | Full bursary to the ICN Global Leadership Institute |
| • | 2001 | Scholarship from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) for her PHD |
| • | 1994 | U S Fullbright Scholarship To pursue a Master’s Degree at a U.S.A. University |
| • | 1996 | Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities & Colleges In recognition for outstanding merit and accomplishment as a student at Texas Woman’s University Graduate School |
| • | 1995 | Kitty McGee Award For outstanding academic achievement as an International student |
| • | 1981 | Durban City Council Award Successfully completed Diploma in General Nursing with Honours |
General
- A self starter who has vast experience in education and training
- An author and editor of a number of articles and two books which are currently used by both post graduate and undergraduate nurses
- She serves on various committees and societies She serves on various committees and societies and currently holds the following leadership positions:
- President of the Nursing Education Association
- Chairperson: Education Committee of the S.A. Nursing Council
- Chairperson: HASA Nursing Committee
- Chairperson: Education of Committee the S.A. Nursing Strategy
- Director: Hospital Association of South Africa Board
- Member of the Health Sciences Advisory Board of Monash South Africa
- She is married to Shaun and has 2 children.
