Dr. Khumoetsile Shopo started her career as a Professional Nurse after obtaining the Bachelor of Nursing Science degree at Mahikeng Campus of the NWU in October 2004. She is registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with General Nursing, Psychiatry, Community, Midwifery, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Moderator and Assessor. She further continued her postgraduate education and graduated in BCur (Ed et Admin) degree in 2012, Masters in Nursing degree in 2016 and PhD in Nursing Science which was awarded in 2021, all these qualifications were obtained at the NWU.