NIMART
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The NIMART Competency Framework
A 5-stage skill acquisition model that describes the evolution of excellent caring practices by nurses.
The framework delineates the importance of retaining and rewarding nurse clinicians for their clinical expertise in HIV care and encourages continuous professional development.
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A 5-stage skill acquisition model that retains and rewards nurse clinicians for their clinical expertise in HIV care and encourages continuous professional development.
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Initiating BPAL-L DR-TB Regimen
CourseThe Updated DR-TB guidelines introduced the 6-month treatment regimen known as BPaL and BPaL-L regimens. This course will share clinical updates and application for people living with HIV. 2 CPD points are allocated.
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Updated HIV Clinical Management Guidelines
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This course is to increase HCW awareness about key changes in ART Clinical Guidelines and improve thier knowledge on the use of optimised regimens for people living with HIV. 10 CPDs are allocated.
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Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
CourseThis course provides clinical guidance for clinicians on the use of PEP for the prevention of HIV, hepatitis, unplanned pregnancies, STIs, and tetanus within the context of a comprehensive care package and psychological support. 6 CPDs are allocated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is NIMART
Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) is a Basic HIV Management course that has been developed to improve the health and survival of people living with HIV (PLHIV). It does this by equipping Registered and Professional Nurses with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to initiate and manage clients on anti-retroviral therapy (ART).
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What is a NIMART Competency Framework
NIMART Competency Framework is a 5-stage (Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, Expert) skill acquisition model that describes the evolution of excellent caring practices by nurses. It delineates the importance of retaining and rewarding nurse clinicians for their clinical expertise in HIV care and encourages continuous professional development.
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What is NIMART Community
It is platform for nurses trained or interested in NIMART where we share ideas, discuss cases, keep updated, provide psychosocial support and advocate for recognition of the discipline and its impact on the response to the HIV epidemic. The NIMART community was started by Dr Lesego Mawela who has vast experience is HIV care, has trained thousands of Nurses in NIMART and therefore their clinical mentor. He sees this platform as a digital extension of his clinical mentoring role so he can care for more and more People Living with HIV through NIMART nurses. Read more about Dr Mawela: www.doctormawela.com
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How much is the joining fee?
The community is free and open to registered and professional nurses who are either trained as NIMART nurses or interested to be trained as NIMART nurses. No payment is required to join
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Does the Community have rules?
Yes. Please treat all users and colleagues fairly and equally. Stimulate conversation, be respectful of others' views, and refrain from personal attacks. Respect legitimate intellectual property rights, do not plagiarize work, and give credit to the originators of ideas. Don't share the posts of others without permission.
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Can I advertise and sell stuff?
No, spamming, posting promotional material or posting links to third party websites is not permitted. For enquiries: [email protected]
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I'm not a nurse, can I join?
No. The NIMART community is for NIMART nurses who are registered with the professional council. For enquiries: [email protected]
Testimonials
Hear from colleagues
“Well presented. Content was delivered extremely well, it was easy to understand. Thank you!”
Malesela Paul Mohale
“Course is very interesting. Facilitator is knowledgeable about the course material. Enjoyed the course a lot.”
Nokufa Dumako
“Excellent training. The course is very well presented and informative with current information.”
Bandile Bambiso
“Very informative course regarding PrEP. I'm happy I completed the course. Looking forward to do other courses.🤗”
Nontobeko Snenhlanhla Mvelase
“Insightful. The course was insightful. Had enough detail but not too much to feel overwhelming. Please could the doses for Tetanus IG be given. ”
Bernadette Ralepelle
“This was a must short course especially for all clinicians dealing with HIV patients on a daily bases. I really loved the course.”
KGOTSO VALENTINO RADEBE
“Love the video demonstration. Makes it easier to understand how the HI virus infects the healthy CD4 cell. Well put together. Thank you.”
Dimakatso Khoetha
“I learnt so much from this course about changes in HIV treatment. The concept are well described to support understanding of the new information.”
LN NZIMANDE
“The slides and video presentations are clear and the course is well structured. I appreciate the fact that actual guidelines are all included for easy access although I understand some need to be updated. The course provided clarity on some aspects of management of HIV patients that we often struggle with at the district hospital I work in. Special mention to Dr Mawela’s willingness and availability to respond to requests and enquiries about the courses. Generally a great course to take part in.”
Neo Mabuya
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