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Author Butters, Katheryn Janine url  openurl
  Title A qualitative study of the ethical practice of newly-graduated nurses working in mental health Type Book Whole
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 184 p.  
  Keywords Newly-graduated nurses; Nursing ethics; Mental health nurses; Surveys  
  Abstract Presents a qualitative exploration of factors that influence eight newly-graduated nurses as they endeavour to practice ethical mental health nursing. Gathers data from in-depth interviews with the participants, analysed using a thematic analysis method. Considers aspects of the social and political context within which the participants are situated.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1861  
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Author Hendry, Christine url  doi
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  Title A process to inform rural nursing workforce planning and development Type Journal Article
  Year 2024 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 1-8  
  Keywords Rural nursing; Workforce planning; Retirement; Kaiawhina; Community health services  
  Abstract Describes a four-stage project to identify the current status of the nursing and support-worker workforce to develop a plan to match community health needs: profiles current population and health resources available in the community; profiles the current nursing workfoece; surveys local nurses regarding current work and future plans; seeks perspectives of local nurses, health managers and community representatives on strategies to sustain a future nursing workforce. Focuses primarily on the first two stages of the project.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1862  
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Author Jauny, Ray; Montayre, Jed; Winnington, Rhona; Adams, Jeffery; Neville, Stephen url  doi
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  Title Nursing students' perceptions of assisted dying: a qualitative study Type Journal Article
  Year 2024 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 1-8  
  Keywords Nursing students; Assisted dying; Surveys  
  Abstract Aims to gain insight into nursing students' views about assisted dying, given the questions surrounding nursing practices and responsibilities in relation to the service. Conducts a qualitative descriptive study using a paper-based questionnaire, among nursing students enrolled in a BN programme at a single tertiary institution in 2019. Identifies three categories of responses: approval of personal choice, disapproval due to personal beliefs, maintaining a professional stand.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1863  
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Author Barber, A.; Charleston, A.; Anderson, N.; Spriggs, D.; Bennett, D.; Bennett, P.; Thomas, K.; Baker, Y. url  openurl
  Title Changes in stroke care at Auckland Hospital between 1996 and 2001 Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Access is free to articles older than 6 months  
  Volume 117 Issue 1190 Pages  
  Keywords Multidisciplinary care teams; Nursing specialties; Hospitals  
  Abstract The researchers repeat the 1996 audit of stroke care in Auckland Hospital to assess changes in stroke management since the introduction of a mobile stroke team. The audit prospectively recorded information for all patients with stroke from 1 June to 30 September 2001. They describe the work of the stroke team physician and the specialist stroke nurse and allied health staff who coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients. Variables examined include time to arrival and medical assessment, investigations, acute management, inpatient rehabilitation, and stroke outcome. The researchers then describe recent developments in stroke care and the impact of the stroke service on patient management.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 544  
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Author Grayson, S.; Horsburgh, M.; Lesa, R.; Lennon, D. url  openurl
  Title An Auckland regional audit of the nurse-led rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts.  
  Volume 119 Issue 1243 Pages  
  Keywords Community health nursing; Patient compliance  
  Abstract The researchers assessed the compliance rates with the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme established through the Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register and managed by community nursing services in Auckland. They undertook an audit of the 1998 and 2000 Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register data to establish the compliance rates of patients with the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme. The sample included all patients on the Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register during this time. Results showed compliance rates across the three Auckland DHBs ranging from 79.9% to 100% for individual community nursing offices. They found that a community-based nurse-led secondary prophylaxis programme for rheumatic fever heart disease is able to deliver excellent patient compliance levels. Secondary prophylaxis is the WHO-recommended cost effective first step to rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease control. Community health workers have a key role to play in facilitating this compliance.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 520  
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Author Tan, S.T.; Wright, A.; Hemphill, A.; Ashton, K.; Evans, J.H. url  openurl
  Title Correction of deformational auricular anomalies by moulding: Results of a fast-track service Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts.  
  Volume 116 Issue 1181 Pages  
  Keywords Infants; Neonatal nursing; Teamwork  
  Abstract This paper reports the result of a fast-track referral service in treating deformational auricular anomalies using moulding therapy, by employing nurses who were familiar with the indications and technique, working in close liaison with plastic surgeons. The type and severity of the auricular anomaly were documented both clinically and photographically before and three months following cessation of treatment. Assessment of the results was made by comparing the pre- and post-treatment photographs and by a postal questionnaire, which was dispatched to the parents of the patients three months after treatment was discontinued. All parents of the 30 infants felt that auricular moulding was worthwhile. The authors conclude that this is an effective treatment strategy that will largely negate the need for surgical correction of deformational auricular anomalies.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 568 Serial 554  
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Author Fraser, A.G.; Williamson, S.; Lane, M.; Hollis, B. url  openurl
  Title Nurse-led dyspepsia clinic using the urea breath test for Helicobacter pylori Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts.  
  Volume 116 Issue 1176 Pages  
  Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Hospitals; Clinical assessment; Evaluation  
  Abstract Reports the audit of a nurse-led dyspepsia clinic at Auckland Hospital. Referrals to the Gastroenterology Department for gastroscopy were assessed in a dyspepsia clinic. Initial evaluation included consultation and a urea breath test (UBT). Patients given eradication treatment prior to initial clinic assessment were excluded. Patients with a positive UBT were given eradication treatment and were reviewed two months later for symptom assessment and follow-up UBT. Patients with a negative UBT were usually referred back to the GP. There were 173 patients with a mean age 38 years. The urea breath test was found to be useful as part of the initial assessment of selected patients who would otherwise have been referred for endoscopy. It is likely that the need for gastroscopy was reduced, but longer follow up will be required to determine whether or not this effect is simply due to delayed referral. This approach is likely to have value only in patients who have a relatively high chance of being H. pylori positive.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 625 Serial 611  
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Author Ardagh, M.; Wells, E.; Cooper, K.; Lyons, R.; Patterson, R.; O'Donovan, P. url  openurl
  Title Effect of a rapid assessment clinic on the waiting time to be seen by a doctor and the time spent in the department, for patients presenting to an urban emergency department: A controlled prospective trial Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts.  
  Volume 115 Issue 1157 Pages  
  Keywords Emergency nursing; Time factors; Clinical assessment; Clinical decision making  
  Abstract The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that triaging certain emergency department patients through a rapid assessment clinic (RAC) improves the waiting times, and times in the department, for all patients presenting to the emergency department. For ten weeks an additional nurse and doctor were rostered. On the odd weeks, these two staff ran a RAC and on even weeks, they did not, but simply joined the other medical and nursing staff, managing patients in the traditional way. During the five weeks of the RAC clinic a total of 2263 patients attended the emergency department, and 361 of these were referred to the RAC clinic. During the five control weeks a total of 2204 patients attended the emergency department. There was no significant difference in the distribution across triage categories between the RAC and non-RAC periods. The researchers found that the rapid management of patients with problems which do not require prolonged assessment or decision making, is beneficial not only to those patients, but also to other patients sharing the same, limited resources.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 617  
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Author Vandergoot, A. openurl 
  Title From ward nurse to proficient critical care nurse: A narrative inquiry study Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Akoranga Theses Collection, Auckland University of Technology  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing specialties  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 602 Serial 588  
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Author Farrell, E. openurl 
  Title A lamp to light the way: Public health nurses' perceptions and experiences of professional/clinical supervision Type
  Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Auckland University of Technology  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Public health; Nursing; Clinical supervision; Professional competence  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 887 Serial 871  
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Author Hetaraka, B. openurl 
  Title A study of nurses working in a community development model Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Auckland University of Technology Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Community health nursing; Health promotion; Nursing  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 486 Serial 472  
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Author Fielding, S. url  openurl
  Title Learning to do, learning to be: The transition to competence in critical care nursing Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Auckland University of Technology Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Intensive care nursing; Preceptorship; Nursing specialties  
  Abstract Making the transition to an area of specialist nursing practice is challenging for both the learner and staff who are responsible for education and skill development. This study uses grounded theory methodology to explore the question: “How do nurses learn critical care nursing?” The eight registered nurses who participated in this study were recruited from a range of intensive care settings. The criteria for inclusion in the study included the participant having attained competency within the critical care setting. Data was collected from individual interviews. This study found that nurses focus on two main areas during their orientation and induction into critical care nursing practice. These are learning to do (skill acquisition) and learning to be (professional socialisation). The process of transition involves two stages: that of learning to do the tasks related to critical care nursing practice, and the ongoing development of competence and confidence in practice ability. The relationship of the learner with the critical care team is a vital part of the transition to competency within the specialist area. This study identifies factors that influence the learner during transition and also provides an understanding of the strategies used by the learners to attain competency. These findings are applicable to educators and leaders responsible for the education and ongoing learning of nurses within critical care practice. The use of strategies such as simulated learning and repetition are significant in skill acquisition. However attention must also be paid to issues that influence the professional socialisation process, such as the quality of preceptor input during orientation and the use of ongoing mentoring of the learner.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 509  
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Author Isaac, D. url  openurl
  Title Passionate dedication: A qualitative descriptive study of nurses' and hospital play specialists' experiences on a children's burn ward Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Auckland University of Technology Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Children; Nursing specialties; Mentoring; Job satisfaction  
  Abstract A qualitative descriptive approach was undertaken to explore the experience of eight registered nurses and two hospital play specialists who care for children hospitalised with burn injuries. The research participants were recruited from a paediatric ward that offers centralised specialty care to children with burns. Emerging out of the data was the over-arching theme of 'passionate dedication' that shows the nurses and hospital play specialists genuine compassion and commitment to meet the needs of the children with burns. The findings of the study reveal that the participant's dedication is shaped and determined by a dynamic process that involves having professional integrity and in-depth knowledge of caring for children and burn management. The nurses and the hospital play specialists have a common understanding of what their role entails and the skills required to provide quality care and support to the children and the children's family. On a personal and professional level the participants encounter several challenges in this care context that are physically and emotionally overwhelming. Despite becoming overwhelmed the participants are revealed as being resourceful and resilient in their aptitude to find ways that enable them to cope and get through. The author suggests that this study supports international literature that suggests that caring for children with burns is equally rewarding, as much as it is physically and emotionally demanding. The author identifies that the implication in this study for the organisation is to seriously consider issues regarding productivity and efficiency of the workforce with acknowledgement that nurses and hospital play specialists cannot do this emotional work without effective systems of support in place.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 577 Serial 563  
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Author Mearns, G. url  openurl
  Title Developing autonomous ownership: A grounded theory study of how registered nurses working in aged care are advancing their nursing practice Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Auckland University of Technology Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nurse practitioners; Geriatric nursing; Older people; Registered nurses  
  Abstract The introduction of nurse practitioner registration into New Zealand in 2001 was heralded as a move that would open up a wealth of opportunities for registered nurses to extend their practice into more independent roles and to provide a client-centred health service. It was also seen as a way to retain experienced registered nurses in the clinical practice area by providing a credible clinical career pathway. If nurse practitioner's are to meet these expectations, then, the author suggests, it is important to understand the processes that encourage or discourage nurses from advancing their practice. One of the early scopes of practice to be introduced was nurse practitioner with an endorsement in aged care scope of practice. Grounded theory was the method used to generate an explanation of how registered nurses working in aged care were preparing for the introduction of nurse practitioner roles. An analysis of early data highlighted codes around registered nurses in aged care extending and advancing their practice rather than preparing specifically for the nurse practitioner role. The research question for this study was: 'How are registered nurses in aged care advancing their nursing practice?' Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from ten experienced registered nurses working in aged care clinical practice settings ranging from secondary hospital facilities, to community settings and residential care villages. Dimensional analysis of the data eventually generated three major conceptual categories: 'ownership of nursing', 'extending practice', and 'moving out of a comfort zone'. Of these, 'ownership of nursing' was identified as the core construct that linked the other categories together. The substantive theory that explains how registered nurses in aged care advance their clinical practice is 'developing autonomous ownership'. Nurses who develop autonomous ownership of nursing are more likely than other nurses to move out of a current comfort zone and advance their practice into more independent roles that suit their autonomous ownership of nursing. This study identified important contextual factors and conditions that support the development of an autonomous ownership of nursing and that subsequently facilitate advancing nursing practice. These include creating supportive environments, organisational commitment to advanced nursing practice roles, visible nursing leadership, congruence between organisational and nursing philosophies, interdisciplinary collaboration and participating in postgraduate education. The author suggests that the significance of this study is that it generated a theory about the processes that encourage or discourage nurses from preparing for, and progressing into, advanced nursing practice roles such as nurse practitioner.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 585  
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Author Williams, P. openurl 
  Title The experience of being new in the role of Charge Nurse Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Auckland University of Technology Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 608 Serial 594  
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