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Author |
Watson, Paul |
Title |
Preschool children frequently seen but seldom heard in nursing care |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
24 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
41-48 |
Keywords |
Preschool children; Children's voices; Paediatric nursing |
Abstract |
Maintains that children's voices are largely unheard in nursing practice. Recommends the need for research that seeks to understand how preschool children experience being ill and how they communicate those experiences to others. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1438 |
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Author |
Bell, Jeanette |
Title |
Towards clarification of the role of research nurses in New Zealand : a literature review |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-16 |
Keywords |
Research nursing; Research co-ordinator; Clinical research; Clinical trials |
Abstract |
Notes an increased demand for research nurses and performs a literature review to define more clearly the role they play coordinating clinical trials and managing associated patient care. Discusses professional issues associated with the role and examines findings against competency requirements for registered nurses as set out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Identifies professional issues and perceived barriers as well as potential strategies to strengthen and promote the research nurse role. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1439 |
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Author |
Connor, Margaret J; Nelson, Katherine M; Maisey, Jane |
Title |
Impact of innovation funding on a rural health nursing service : the Reporoa experience |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
4-14 |
Keywords |
Primary health care; Rural nursing; Innovation; Advancing practice |
Abstract |
Examines the impact of innovation funding through the MOH primary health-care nursing innovation funding scheme on Health Reporoa Inc, which offers a first-contact rural nursing service to the village of Reporoa and surrounding districts. Looks at funding impact during the project period of 2003-2006, and in the two years that followed. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1443 |
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Author |
Harding, Thomas |
Title |
Swimming against the malestream : men choosing nursing as a career |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
4-16 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Men; Gender; 'Women's work'; Qualitative research |
Abstract |
Reports on one aspect of a larger study, which used qualitative methods to critically explore the social construction of men as nurses. Draws upon literature pertaining to gender and nursing, and interviews with 18 NZ men, to describe the factors underpinning decisions to turn away from 'malestream' occupations and enter a profession stereotyped as 'women's work'. Outlines the five thematic groupings revealed to be significant with respect to the decision-making process. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1447 |
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Author |
McDonald, Stuart |
Title |
Graduate nurses' experience of postgraduate education within a nursing entry to practice programme |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
17-26 |
Keywords |
Graduate nurse; Nursing entry-to-practice programme; Postgraduate education; Cross-sectional survey |
Abstract |
Explores graduate nurses' experiences of postgraduate education embedded within a Nursing Entry-to-Practice (NETP) programme, a programme aimed at socialising new nursing graduates into their new role and work environment during their first year of practice. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1448 |
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Author |
Richardson, Sandra |
Title |
Senior nurses' perceptions of cultural safety in an acute clinical practice area |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
27-36 |
Keywords |
Cultural safety; Attitudes and beliefs; Senior clinical nurses; Nursing perceptions |
Abstract |
Presents the results of a small study aimed at eliciting the beliefs and attitudes of a group of senior nurses with respect to the concept of cultural safety, and their perception of its role in clinical practice. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1449 |
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Author |
Foster, Pam; Neville, Steven |
Title |
Women over the age of 85 years who live alone : a descriptive study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-13 |
Keywords |
Independence; Older women; Gerontological nursing; Living alone |
Abstract |
Explores and describes experiences of older women who live alone in the community, and who are often perceived by both society and health professionals as frail and dependent. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to underpin a survey of 5 older women living alone in their own homes, and analyses the data using a general inductive approach. Identifies 3 themes that emerge from the data. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1451 |
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Author |
Gleeson, Erica; Carryer, Jenny |
Title |
Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
14-26 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Pain; Acute pain service; Staff sataisfaction; Surveys |
Abstract |
Traces the establishment of acute pain services (APS) in the 1990s within hospitals both nationally and internationally. Explores, by means of a survey, the level of nursing satisfaction within one large hospital. Distributes questionnaires to 58 nursing staff working in association with the APS to ascertain satisfaction with regard to availability, communication and contribution to increased knowledge.. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1452 |
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Author |
Prior, Patsy; Wilkinson, Jill; Neville, Stephen |
Title |
Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
14-25 |
Keywords |
Evidencxe-based practice; Primary health care; Nursing; Education |
Abstract |
Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1455 |
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Author |
Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah |
Title |
What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
.26-34 |
Keywords |
Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys |
Abstract |
Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1456 |
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Author |
Haitana, Jevada; Bland, Marian |
Title |
Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-12 |
Keywords |
Preceptorship experience; Undergraduate nursing students; Relationships |
Abstract |
Seeks to understand the experiences of being a preceptor of student nurses, and the factors that impact on the role. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study in a small provincial hospital of 5 registered nurse preceptors, who complete semi-structured audio-taped interviews. Analyses the data using a step-by-step process. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1460 |
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Author |
Mackay, Bev (and others) |
Title |
Utilising the hand model to promote a culturally-safe environment for international nursing students |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
13-24 |
Keywords |
Cultural safety; Nursing education; International students; Hand model |
Abstract |
Backgrounds and describes the Hand Model, developed by a nurse teacher to assist her in teaching cultural safety, and suggests its potential to provide a framework for creating a culturally-safe environment for international students in NZ, including those aspects of cultural safety specific to NZ. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1461 |
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Author |
Wood, Pamela J |
Title |
Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
25-33 |
Keywords |
History of nursing; Historical research; Research methodology; Nurse researchers |
Abstract |
Describes four historical sources relevant to the history of nursing in NZ. Uses them to explain how nurse researchers can evaluate their research material. Outlines the five dimensions of evaluation: provenance, purpose, context, veracity, and usefulness. Explains the questions that must be addressed in each dimension of the evaluation. Illustrates the different kinds of information available in the 4 selected historical sources, by references to individual nurses. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1462 |
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Author |
Scott, Susan |
Title |
A tripartite learning partnership in health promotion |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
16-23 |
Keywords |
Health promotion; Clinical learning; Partnership; Primary health-care; Nursing students |
Abstract |
Describes a partnership between a NZ nursing programme and a community trust whereby nursing students enrolled with youth at a local high school that promoted health. Argues that the strategy contributes to the students' acquisition of the collaborative skills required to develop nursing partnerships within communities. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1464 |
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Author |
Roberts, Jennifer; Floyd, Sue; Thompson, Shona |
Title |
The clinical nurse specialist in New Zealand : how is the role defined? |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal ![sorted by Abbreviated Journal field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
24-35 |
Keywords |
Clinical nurse specialist; Advanced nursing practice; Clinical expert |
Abstract |
Reports the findings from research designed to investigate the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and how it is defined by New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs). Identifies the current requirements and expectations of the CNS role and how it is defined in practice. Collects 15 CNS job descriptions from 8 DHBs, subjecting them to thematic analysis yielding 4 key areas of the CNS role. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1465 |
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