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Author Smythe, Liz
Title Re-collecting and 'thinking' the story of New Zealand's postgraduate nursing scholarship development Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 24 Issue 3 Pages 27-40
Keywords Scholarship; Postgraduate education; Heidegger
Abstract Looks at the history of postgraduate scholarly nursing study over the past 40 years. Performs hermeneutic analysis of nurse scholars' reflections on nursing finding its own body of knowledge and moving into research.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1437
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Author Dick, Angela; La Grow, Steve; Boddy, Julie
Title The effects of staff education on the practice of 'specialling' by care assistants in an acute care setting Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 17-26
Keywords Specialling; Care assistants; Cost; Education
Abstract Reports the results of a project aimed at decreasing the use of, and costs associated with, the practice of using care assistants to provide one-to-one observation or 'specialling' in five acute adult medical and surgical wards at a North Island hospital. Performs a retrospective study for the six months pre- and post-intervention due to staff education. Collects data and analyses the results for all patients who had required 'specialling'.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1440
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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 (up)
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 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 (up)
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 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 Abbreviated Journal (up)
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 Rodgers, Vivien; Gilmour, Jean
Title Shaping student nurses' attitudes towards older people through learning and experience Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 13-20
Keywords Ageism; Nursing; Education; Attitudes
Abstract Presents findings of a study comparing student nurse attitudes towards older people before and after an introductory nursing paper that included gerontology theory and clinical practice in an aged-care setting. Administers The Kogan Attitudes Towards Old People Scale to 56 nursing studies students at the beginning and end of the semester of study.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1467
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Author Wong, Grace; Stokes, Gillian
Title Preparing undergraduate nurses to provide smoking cessation advice and help Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 21-30
Keywords Nursing education; Smoking cessation; Nursing curricula; Student nurses
Abstract Conducts an online survey of NZ's 17 schools of nursing to investigate the extent that smoking cessation education content is included in undergraduate nursing curricula. Reports which schools teach the recommended ABC approach and which teach approaches not recommended by the Ministry of Health.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1468
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Author Dallas, Janette; Neville, Stephen
Title Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 6-16
Keywords Older men; Health education; Health screening; Gerontological nursing; Surveys
Abstract Describes the health education and health screening received by community-dwelling men aged 65 or older. Undertakes a survey of 59 men in Wanganui via a self-administered questionnaire. Investigates the barriers/benefits to healthy living choices.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1470
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Author Haggerty, Carmel; Holloway, Kathryn; Wilson, Debra
Title Entry to nursing practice preceptor education and support : could we do better? Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 30-39
Keywords Preceptorship; New graduates; Evaluation; Support and education
Abstract Reveals that recent longitudinal evaluation of 21 Nursing Entry to Practice (NETP) programmes in NZ identified that preceptorship selection, education and support are not properly resourced. Identifies the factors preventing preceptors from receiving appropriate training and recommends development of a clearly-defined preceptor selection and education process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1472
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Author Barnhill, Dianne; McKillop, Ann; Aspinall, Cathleen
Title The impact of postgraduate education on registered nurses working in acute care Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 28 Issue 2 Pages 27-36
Keywords Postgraduate education; Clinical practice; Nursing education; Surveys
Abstract Undertakes a quantitative descriptive study to investigate the impact of postgraduate education on the practice of nurses working in medical and surgical wards of a District Health Board (DHB) hospital. Distributes an anonymous postal survey to 57 registered nurses and 25 senior nurses in these clinical areas and discusses the findings.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1475
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Author Harding, Thomas
Title Cultural safety : a vital element for nursing ethics Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 29 Issue 1 Pages 4-11
Keywords Ethics; Cultural safety; Nursing education; Internationalisation
Abstract Argues that the globalisation of nursing and the internationalisation of nursing education potentially leads to the values underpinning nursing curricula coming into conflict with those of other cultures. Suggests the need to examine the values inherent in ethics education in nursing, proposing that cultural safety is incorporated into it in an increasingly multi-cultural nursing environment.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1479
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Author Foxall, Donna
Title Barriers in education of indigenous nursing students : a literature review Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 29 Issue 3 Pages 18-30
Keywords Recruitment; Retention; Nurse education; Cultural safety; Maori
Abstract Reports the findings of a review of the literature that sought to identify key barriers for indigenous tertiary nursing students in NZ. Reveals the barriers to recruitment and retention of nursing students, and strategies to overcome them. Stresses the need for partnerships between academic institutes and indigenous communities to ensure the provision of a culturally-safe environment for Maori nursing students.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1487
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Author Lim, Anecita Gigi; North, Nicola; Shaw, John
Title Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 18-27
Keywords Nurse prescribing; Authorised prescribing; Nurse practitioner; Patient safety; Prescribing education
Abstract Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1493
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Author Garcia, Alicia; Whitehead, Dean; Winter, Helen S
Title Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 31 Issue 1 Pages 27-33
Keywords Cancer pain; Oncology nurses; Pain assessment; Pain management; Nursing education
Abstract Undertakes research to explore how oncology nurses perceive cancer pain in patients. Presents the findings of semi-structured interviews with a sample of 5 registered nurses working in a NZ oncology ward, who reported their responses to under-treatment of cancer pain. Highlights the need to explore cancer pain management with patients.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1500
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Author Roy, Dianne; Gasquoine, Susan; Caldwell, Shirrin; Nash, Derek
Title Health professional and family perceptions of post-stroke information  Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 31 Issue 2 Pages 7-24
Keywords Stroke; Patient education; Families; Surveys
Abstract Conducts a mixed-methods descriptive survey to ascertain information needs of stroke families, as part of a longitudinal research programme, Stroke Families Whanau Programme. Asks 19 family members and 23 practitioners via interviews their opinions on current resources, and the appropriateness, accessibility, timeliness or omissions in the information provided, following a stroke. Identifies barriers to information provision.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1502
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