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Shepherd, M. 1893- |
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Some of my yesterdays: the autobiography of Marion Shepherd, (Maisie) Northern Ireland, 1893-1920; New Zealand from 1921 |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 428 |
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428 |
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Wood, P.J.; Schwass, M. |
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Cultural safety: a framework for changing attitudes |
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Journal Article |
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1993 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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8 |
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1 |
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4-14 |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 441 |
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441 |
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Spence, D.; Smythe, E. |
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Title |
Courage as integral to advancing nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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23 |
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2 |
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43-55 |
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Ethics; Advanced nursing practice |
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This paper focuses on the illumination of courage in nursing. The authors suggest it is a fundamental component of nursing, yet it is seldom mentioned or recognised in the literature, or supported in practice. Data from a hermeneutic analysis of nurses' practice stories is integrated with literature to assist deeper understanding of the meaning of courage in contemporary nursing practice. The purpose is to make visible a phenomenon that needs to be actively fostered if nursing is to effectively contribute to an improved health service. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 470 |
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456 |
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Rodgers, V.; Neville, S.J. |
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Personal autonomy for older people living in residential care: An overview |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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23 |
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1 |
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29-36 |
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Geriatric nursing; Older people; Rest homes |
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This article looks at the concept of autonomy particularly in relation to the population of older persons living in residential care settings. It examines the values underpinning the exercise of personal autonomy and notes how individual autonomy may be enhanced or restricted. The implications for gerontological nursing practice are outlined and suggestions offered as to how personal autonomy for older persons living in residential care may be preserved and promoted. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 529 |
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515 |
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Marcinkowski, K.; McDonald, B. |
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Changing blood transfusion practice in elective joint arthroplasty: A nursing initiative |
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Journal Article |
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2006 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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22 |
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3 |
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15-21 |
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Surgery; Hospitals; Economics |
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This study analysed the use of re-infusion drains on 99 consecutive patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty surgery at a large hospital. The primary aim was to ascertain the cost effectiveness of the drains. Secondary aims were to assess safety of the drains, whether or not they reduced the need for allogeneic blood transfusion and whether they decreased the length of stay in hospital. As a control group the records of 99 patients treated without re-infusion were analysed retrospectively. The direct cost of consumables increased for the evaluation period. There was a smaller proportion of allogeneic blood transfusion (27% vs 38%) and a smaller mean number of units transfused (0.92 vs 0.54) in the re-infusion group compared to the control group. Patients benefited directly in that the mean length of stay was also significantly shorter in the re-infusion group. The researchers anticipate more direct cost saving with experience and best practice and conclude that the use of re-infusion drains is a cost effective blood saving method in total knee joint arthroplasty. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 533 |
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519 |
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Bolitho, S.; Huntington, A.D. |
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Experiences of Maori families accessing health care for their unwell children: A pilot study |
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Journal Article |
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2006 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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22 |
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1 |
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23-32 |
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Maori; Qualiltative research; Access; Children; Parents and caregivers |
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The aim of this study was to explore with a small number of Maori families their experiences of accessing health care when their children were unwell with a respiratory condition. A qualitative research methodology was used in the study. Participating families were among those experiencing an admission to a children's ward between July and December 2003. Four families were interviewed. They discussed in depth their experience of accessing health care for their unwell children. Data were analysed using thematic analysis, and three common themes were evident: family resources, choice of health service provider and parents' feelings of vulnerability. The findings highlight that while socio-economic status plays a large part in determining the ease with which families can access the needed health care, there are other barriers within the health system which also pose difficulties for Maori. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 535 |
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521 |
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Roud, D.; Giddings, D.L.S.; Koziol-McLain, J. |
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A longitudinal survey of nurses' self-reported performance during an entry-to-practice programme |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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21 |
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2 |
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37-46 |
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New graduate nurses; Methodology; Professional competence; Training |
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The researchers conducted a study to compare self-reported changes in both frequency and quality of performance of nursing behaviours in a cohort of recently graduated nurses undertaking a one year entry to practice programme. Thirty-three nurses were surveyed, seven weeks after beginning the programme and again seven months later, using a modified version of Schwirian's (1978) Six-Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (6-DSNP). Over the study period participants reported significant increases in frequency of performance for the domains of leadership, critical care, teaching/collaboration, and planning/evaluation. Significant increases in the quality of nurse behaviours in the domains of critical care, planning/evaluation and interpersonal relations/communication were also reported. The modified Schwirian 6-DSNP was found to be a useful instrument for measuring nurses' self reporting of performance during periods of transition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 553 |
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539 |
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Spence, D. |
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Advanced nursing practice through postgraduate education, part one |
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Journal Article |
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2004 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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20 |
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2 |
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46-55 |
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Advanced nursing practice; Education; Professional development; Research |
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In New Zealand the clinically focused postgraduate papers and programmes, available through universities and polytechnics, are evaluated from an educational perspective but little evaluation of the implications for practice has been undertaken. This paper is Part One of a report on a study that sought to illuminate the impact of clinically focused postgraduate education on advancing nursing practice. Hermeneutic methodology provided a framework for analysing both the perspectives of nurses who had undergone such education and those who had directly employed and worked alongside these nurses. Emerging themes are described here. In a second article the findings will be discussed in relation to literature. Constraining factors will be identified and strategies designed to maximise the benefits of education for advancing nursing practice will be recommended. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 555 |
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541 |
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Carryer, J.B.; Boyd, M. |
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The myth of medical liability for nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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2003 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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19 |
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4-12 |
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4-12 |
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Interprofessional relations; Law and legislation; Nurse practitioners; Advanced nursing practice |
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This article explores the complex nature of liability in the case of standing orders and vicarious liability by employers, and also when nurses and doctors are in management roles. The authors address misconceptions about medico-legal responsibility for nursing practice with the advent of nurse prescribers and nurse practitioners. They refer to the submission made by the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) on the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003), and discuss practice liability and nurse-physician collaboration. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 624 |
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610 |
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Carryer, J.B.; Budge, C.; Russell, A. |
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Measuring perceptions of the Clinical Career Pathway in a New Zealand hospital |
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Journal Article |
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2002 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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18 |
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3 |
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18-29 |
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Professional development; Careers in nursing; Nursing; Hospitals |
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The authors outline the Clinical Career Pathways (CCPs) for nurses, which were first established in New Zealand during the late 1980s. This paper introduces a new instrument, the Clinical Career Pathway Evaluation Tool (CCPET) designed to assess nurses' and midwives' knowledge of and attitudes towards their Clinical Career Pathway. The 51 item instrument takes the form of a self-report questionnaire. The development of the CCPET is described and results from an initial application of the instrument with 239 nurses and midwives in a New Zealand hospital are presented. Results indicate that knowledge levels were moderate in this sample and were correlated with both positive and negative attitudes. Results of t-test comparisons indicated that, on average, the group who had already completed a CCP portfolio had greater knowledge and more positive attitudes than the group who had not. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 634 |
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620 |
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Davy, R. |
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Strategy to increase smear testing of older women |
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Journal Article |
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2002 |
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Practice nurse: Official Journal of the New Zealand College of Practice Nurses |
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2 |
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3 |
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13-14 |
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Health promotion; Older people; Screening |
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The author presents a project to increase enrolments of women aged 60-69 years in the cervical screening programme. The programme included provision of packages comprising fliers, counter signs, stickers, postcards and pens to 1387 women's groups or locations where women gather. The author collates and analyses calls to the advertised 0800 telephone number, smear tests at the Well Women's Nursing Trust, and enrolment rates on the Cervical Screening Register from June to August 2001. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 637 |
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623 |
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Noble-Adams, R. |
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'Exemplary' nurses: An exploration of the phenomenon |
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Journal Article |
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2001 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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17 |
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1 |
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24-33 |
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Nurse-patient relations; Nursing; Professional competence |
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This paper examines the phenomenon of exemplary nursing. It includes a literature review to identify the characteristics of good nurses. These include particular personality traits, altruism, caring, expert practice, vocation, commitment and attitude. Aspects of the nurse-patient relationship with such nurses is described. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 640 |
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626 |
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Clendon, J.; McBride, K. |
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Public health nurses in New Zealand: The impact of invisibility |
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Journal Article |
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2001 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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17 |
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2 |
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24-32 |
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Public health; Nursing specialties |
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This research study examined the role of the public health nurse. Utilising community needs analysis method, 17 key informants and two focus groups were asked questions to determine perceptions of the public health nurse. Findings indicated that participants lacked knowledge regarding the role. Additional findings intimated that participants had difficulty in accessing public health nurse services and that 'knowing the system' was beneficial to receiving needed care. One of the major conclusions of this study was that many facets of care managed by public health nurses were invisible to the communities in which they work. Conclusions suggest that public health nurses need to enhance their service by improving accessibility to services and promoting their service in a more visible manner. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 643 |
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629 |
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Christensen, D.J.C. |
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Integrating the terminology and titles of nursing practice roles: Quality, particularity and levelling |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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1 |
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4-11 |
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Advanced nursing practice; Nursing specialties; Nursing models |
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The author reconsiders the meaning of expert, specialist and advanced practice. She proposes that they are distinctive and complementary aspects of every nursing role and suggests a set of attributes for each. Expertise is discussed in terms of the quality of performance, speciality in relation to particularity of performance, and advanced practice with regard to the level of performance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 658 |
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644 |
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McEldowney, R.A.; Richardson, F.; Turia, D.; Laracy, K.; Scott, W.; MacDonald, S. |
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Opening our eyes, shifting our thinking: The process of teaching and learning about reflection in cultural safety education and practice: An evaluation study |
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Report |
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2006 |
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Cultural safety; Nursing; Culture |
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The purpose of the research was an evaluation of practice exemplars as a reflective process in teaching and learning about cultural safety. Six Maori, two Pacific and five Pakeha students, ranging in age from 30 to 40, took part in the research. The research findings revealed five sub themes: personal safety, power/ powerlessness, reflection, teaching and learning and cultural safety. The presentation, while acknowledging that cultural safety shared some commonalities with culture care theory, highlighted differences between the two. These included that cultural safety was explicit in identifying the inherent power of the nurse in health care relationships; related to the experience of the recipient of nursing care, and extended beyond cultural awareness and sensitivity; provided consumers of nursing services with the power to comment on practices; and contributed to the achievement of positive outcomes and experiences for them. It outlined the characteristics of a culturally safe nurse as a nurse who had undertaken a process of reflection on her/his own cultural identity and who recognised the impact their personal culture had on client care. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 693 |
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679 |
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