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Author Turia, D.
Title Women's knowledge sources and management decisions Type
Year 1999 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up) Massey University Library, Whitirea Community Poly
Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 53
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Abstract It is evident from the prevalence of items in the popular press and incased research by health professional that, over the last two decades, menopause as been discussed more openly. However, medical information is still largely oriented toward menopause as a disease with emphasis on the pharmacological interventions needed to correct the disease. Literature in medical and nursing journals is also predominantly oriented towards menopause as a state of oestrogen, nurse researchers and feminists writers are challenging this viewsThe aim of the research was to discover how women gain knowledge about menopause, and how they make decisions about “managing” their menopause. In the study knowledge was defined as being more than information. It is seen as being more than information. It is seen as understanding derived from synthesis of data about menopause collected from various sources. Eleven women aged 46-55 recruited through a letter in the researcher's local newspaper, were interviewed. The resulting data was analysed by the constant comparison method as used in grounded theory.A descriptive model was developed including the basic social process of “integrating menopause into midlife”. A tertiary level of education and good social support were found to be associated with the women being seekers of knowledge about their menopause. These women, the majority of the participants, revealed themselves as being self-controlling with respect to their menopause. Among the few who had allowed their menopause to be managed by others, if they experienced adverse effects of the treatment, then there was a move toward greater self management.,Generally, nurses were not seen by the participants as possible sources of information. That finding highlights menopause as an area of health education in which nurses have the potential to play a more active role
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 376 Serial 376
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Author MacDonald, S.
Title Having attitude: nurses' perceptions of the qualities and skills needed to successfully nurse the 10 -24 year old client Type
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Massey University Library, Whitireia Community Po
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Abstract This thesis presents a grounded theory study following Glaser's methodological stance. It explores nursing of the 10-24 year old client through interviews with thirteen registered nurses. The participants worked in a variety of clinical settings including community, hospital and specific adolescent services. From the analysis of the data emerged the complexity of the nurses work with the chosen age group. The study identifies that the quality of the nurse/client encounter may enable the young person to feel accepted and to be empowered to make their own health choices.This thesis identifies how Having Attitude is seen by the nurse participants as critical in the care of the young person. Having Attitude is about the nurse balancing the dependence/independence needs of the young person with their family and peers, and about being acceptable to the client. This results from the work of the nurse which is characterised by the nurse being competent' and 'being supportive whilst taking into account all of the socio-political factors that effect the nurses working situation. The socio-political context impacts upon the young persons life in terms of the types of health issues they have, and the availability and affordability of appropriate health services. It also impacts on the environment in which the nurse works, in terms of the complexity of the concerns with which young people present, current health reforms and funding issues. The nurse needs to have a broad knowledge base and ability to work within a complex situation. Nurses believe they can make a difference to the young persons health experience when they are supportive, competent and have attitude
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 368 Serial 368
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Author Woods, M.
Title The ethical preparation and practice of nurses: a pilot research project Type
Year 1992 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Massey University Library; Manawatu Polytechnic Li
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Abstract This research project studied the ways in which nurses are educationally prepared for, and responded to, ethical problems in practice. The study involved both descriptive and analytical-interpretive methods that provided information and insights on the given aims of the research. The research findings indicated that nurses were educationally ill prepared in the area of nursing ethics. It also maintained that nurses that nurses were quite able to correctly identify ethical issues in their practice, but felt restrained about their freedom to act autonomously in response to these issues
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 184 Serial 184
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Author Richardson, F.I.
Title What is it like to teach cultural safety in a New Zealand nursing education programme? Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Massey University Library; NZNO Library
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Keywords Cultural safety; Nursing; Education; Transcultural nursing; Maori
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 872
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Author Herd, C.M.F.
Title Is it a dangerous game? Registered nurses' experiences of working with care assistants in a public hospital setting Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Massey University, Palmerston North, Library
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Keywords Registered nurses; Personnel; Interprofessional relations
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1274 Serial 1259
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Author Hinder, G.
Title Challenging the boundaries: An initiative to extend public health nursing practice Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Massey University, Palmerston North, Library
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Keywords Public health; Scope of practice; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1264
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Author Davidson, L.
Title Family-centred care perceptions and practice: A pilot study Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Massey University, Palmerston North, Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nurse-family relations; Paediatric nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1281 Serial 1266
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Author Dillon, D.R.
Title Rural contexts: Islands Type Book Chapter
Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 19-30) Abbreviated Journal (up) Ministry of Health publications page
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Keywords Rural nursing; Identity; Advanced nursing practice; Professional competence
Abstract This chapter explores the concept of islands particularly in relation to rurality, individual and community identities, and nursing. The author argues that all New Zealanders are islanders, and considers the implications of this on personal and community values, when they are shaped by geographic isolation and structural separateness. She explores commonalities between islanders and rural peoples in areas such as identity, isolation, and health, and outlines the impacts this has on rural nursing practice and competencies. A case study of a nurse on Stewart Island is briefly discussed.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 765 Serial 461
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Author Pedersen, C.
Title Nurse-led telephone triage service in a secondary rural hospital Type Book Chapter
Year 2008 Publication Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 99-110) Abbreviated Journal (up) Ministry of Health publications page
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Keywords Rural nursing; Telenursing; Evaluation
Abstract This chapter describes the development of a nurse-led after-hours telephone triage service in a rural secondary hospital in the Hawke's Bay District Health Board area. This service was a response to the health restructuring in the 1990s, which had led to the shift of secondary services out of the rural areas, and workforce recruitment issues. Secondly, it discusses the process and findings of a research project undertaken to identify and describe telephone callers' reported outcomes after using the service. The study found a high level of satisfaction amongst callers and a high level of compliance to advice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 770 Serial 754
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Author Englefield, R.
Title Research into Nelson health services Type
Year 1975 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Nelson Branch, NZNA.
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Abstract A telephone survey on peoples' perceptions of health services in the Nelson district. Conducted in conjunction with Graeme Taylor (Psychologist) and other members of NZNA,
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 94 Serial 94
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Author Snelgar, D.W.
Title Feasibility of integrated community based nursing services Type
Year 1981 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) NHSAC P.O. Box 1941 Wellington
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Abstract A nurses working party was formed by the primary health care SSDG in 1979 to investigate the feasibility of integrated community based nursing services. A six month trial was held in a mainly urban area (population 5637) testing these ideas in 1980. Using the existing time of the four nursing services in the area a team approach was used with all nurses being responsible to a coordinating nurse. The present role of the public nurse and district nurse was integrated – this new nurse was called a community health nurse. These two nurses worked from a base located in te trial area. Liaison and coordination were established with the Plunket and practice nurse. The results of the trial enabled the primary health care SSDG to prepare a plan on community based nursing services
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 57 Serial 57
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Author Chick, D.N.P.; Pybus, M.W.
Title An examination of the images people have of nurses and nursing Type
Year 1975 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Not available
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 30 Serial 30
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Author McTurk, M.(deceased 1985)
Title Job satisfaction for nurses Type
Year 1977 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) not available
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Abstract Accent on Nursing services is on service to patients with job satisfaction of employees placed in a less worthy positions. Indices of low levels of Nurses' job satisfaction in some areas of our Hospitals in the Auckland Hospital Board indicate the established relationships between performance and morale is not always transformed into supervisory and management practise in the work situation. As recognition of job satisfaction needs is a prime factor in change, the research study is designed to measure through questionnaire and scaling methods the effect of a one week management training course on the attitudes of superiors to the job satisfaction needs of their subordinates
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 70 Serial 70
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Author Litchfield, M.; Connor, M.; Eathorne, T.; Laws, M.; McCrombie,; Smith, S.
Title Direction for nursing practice and service delivery in the New Zealand health reforms. Report of the pilot study of the Wellington professional nurse care management project Type
Year 1993 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Nursing Library. Victoria University, Wellington
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Abstract Nursing practice as the process of health patterning with families in complex health circumstances was made explicit through a method of research praxis. Findings include cost in relation to quality of Nursing care. The research provides direction for development of integrated health care with the introduction of the family Nurse in a Nurse Care Management Scheme
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 48 Serial 48
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Author Truscott, J.M.; Townsend, J.M.; Arnold, E.P.
Title A successful nurse-led model in the elective orthopaedic admissions process Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal (up) NZ Medical Association website. Access free to articles older than 6 months.
Volume 120 Issue 1265 Pages
Keywords Surgery; Hospitals; Nursing; Administration
Abstract This paper documents a successful nurse-led admissions process for same day orthopaedic surgery, on relatively fit patients under 70 years of age. During the 6-month study, 31 patients with a median age of 38 years were categorised into 3 streams. 252 patients (76%) underwent a nursing-admission process without the need for further consultation with a junior medical officer or an anaesthetist. The remaining patients not included in the study were admitted and clerked by a house officer. No safety issues arose and the surgeons and anaesthetists were satisfied with the process. The junior medical officers described improved job satisfaction by being able to attend theatre, other educational opportunities, and working more closely with the consultant. The process has now been incorporated into elective orthopaedic admissions at Burwood Hospital.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 516
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