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3215-511-5 Mothokoa site.doc Ms NB Mothokoa Telephone: 012 319 5717 Fax : 012-3195699 Reference No. : 1 To : Ms K Rakubu Date : 14.October.2014

Subject: RE: PERMISSION TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH AT A NURSING EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN GAUTENG.

I hereby request permission to conduct a research study at the college as part of my Master’s degree in Nursing Science at the University of South Africa.

The title of the study is: The experiences of Recognition of Prior Learning Nursing candidates related to a four-year comprehensive nursing training programme at a nursing education institution in Gauteng.

The study objectives are:

• Explore and describe the experiences of Recognition RPL nursing candidates related to a four-year comprehensive nursing training programme at a Nursing Education Institution in Gauteng.

• Propose recommendations for stakeholders involved in education and training of students to assist RPL nursing students toward timely and successful completion of a nursing programme

The study will employ a qualitative approach and involves face-to-face individual interviews which will be captured on a tape recorder. Participants will also be requested to provide personal documents in which written descriptions of their experiences will be recorded and the researcher will use field and reflective notes to document personal experiences, reflections and progress while in the field.

Data will mainly be collected from RPL candidates enrolled at the Nursing Education institution from 2011 to 2013 including those training was terminated due to poor academic performance. UNISA requires that the identity of the participants of this study be protected in terms of keeping their identity anonymous and information be kept confidential.

Upon completion of the study, I undertake to provide the college with a copy of the full research report and present the findings thereof to the Research Committee and all academic staff members. My anticipated start date will be October 2014. This study is not intended to impact on the college’s resources. Ethical clearance has already been granted by the Gauteng Department of Health.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on 082 774 8100 or 012 319 5717 email [email protected].

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Supervisor: Prof J Maritz

University of South Africa Tel: 012429 6534

[email protected]

Yours sincerely

Ms Nomathemba Bridgette Mothokoa (Researcher)

Signature: ……….

Student number: 3215-511-5 3215-511-5 Mothokoa site.doc Enquiries: Ms NB Mothokoa Telephone: 012 319 5771 Fax : 012-3195699 Reference No. : 1 07 October 2013 Deputy Director

Nursing Education Department Department of Health

Private Bag x 085 MARSHALLTOWN

2107

RE: Permission to conduct research at a Nursing Education Institution in Gauteng.

I hereby request permission to conduct a research study in one of the Gauteng nursing education institutions as part of my Master’s degree in Nursing Science at the University of South Africa.

The title of the study is: The experiences of recognition of prior learning nursing candidates related to a four-year comprehensive nursing training programme at a nursing education institution in Gauteng

The study objectives are:

• Explore and describe the experiences of Recognition RPL nursing candidates related to a four-year comprehensive nursing training programme at a Nursing Education Institution in Gauteng.

• Propose recommendations for stakeholders involved in education and training of students to assist RPL nursing students toward timely and successful completion of a nursing programme

The research instrument and data collection:

The study will employ a qualitative approach and involves face-to-face individual interviews which will be captured on a tape recorder. Participants will also be requested to provide personal documents in which written descriptions of their experiences will be recorded and the researcher will use field and reflective notes to document personal experiences, reflections and progress while in the field.

Data will mainly be collected from RPL candidates enrolled at the nursing education institution from 2011 to 2013 including those that were terminated due to poor academic performance.

Ethical considerations:

The researcher will invite participants to voluntarily participate in the study. There should be no risks involved or discomfort to participants during interviews. Strict privacy and confidentiality will be maintained. Participants will be issued with a participation information leaflet in which the title and background of the study, purpose, procedure, benefits, risks, freedom to withdraw, voluntary participation, anonymity will be explained. Correct measures will be employed in ensuring that participants are protected.

Significance of the study:

The final findings of this study will contribute towards both the improvement of the implementation of the RPL system in Nursing Education Institutions and to the nursing education knowledge base.

Upon completion of the study, I undertake to provide the college with a copy of the full research report and present the findings thereof to the Research Committee and all academic staff members. My anticipated start date will be March 2014. I will provide the Department with a copy of the letter of ethics approval for your records.

I promise to ensure adherence to the highest standard of conducting and reporting research and to conduct the study with honesty, integrity and fairness.

I appreciate your time and attention to my research study and look forward to hearing from you.

Supervisor: Prof J Maritz

University of South Africa Tel: 012429 6534

[email protected] Yours sincerely

____________________________ (Signature) Ms Nomathemba Bridgette Mothokoa (Researcher)

Master in Nursing Science student, University of South Africa. Student number: 3215-511-5