Unac, F., Marshall, B., & Crawford, R. (2010). Nurse practitioner access to radiology and laboratory ser. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(1), 27–37.
Abstract: Reports the findings of a quantitative descriptive survey of all NZ registered nurse practitioners (NPs), exploring NP access to radiology and laboratory services in 2008. Identifies the types of diagnostic tests NPs order from either laboratory or radiology services and the obstacles they face.
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Foxall, D. (2013). Barriers in education of indigenous nursing students : a literature review. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(3), 18–30.
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.
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Robertson, H., Carryer, J., & Neville, S. (2015). Diffusion of the Primary Health Care Strategy in a small District Health Board in New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(3).
Abstract: Reports the findings of a study examining aspects of the implementation of the Primary Health Care Strategy on primary health care nursing in a small district health board (DHB) in NZ. Conducts an instrumental case study informed by onstructionism and underpinned by a qualitative interpretive design. Collects data from policy documents and strategic plans and by means of interviews with managers at middle and senior levels at the local DHB and two PHOs.
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Ward, C., Evans, A., Ford, R., & Glass, N. (2015). Health Professionals Perspectives of Care for Seriously Ill Children Living at Home. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(2).
Abstract: Reports the findings of health professional's perceptions of beneficial care for seriously ill children and their families. Represents one component of a PhD qualitative evaluation study investigating care provided by a child health trust in NZ. Uses a focus group to identify key aspects of beneficial care and subsequent themes, including: collaboration between health providers, effective communication, expert skills, support for colleagues and after-hours care. availability.
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Stewart, J., Floyd, S., & Thompson, S. (2015). The way we were : collegiality in nursing in the '70s and '80s. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 6(1), 4–8.
Abstract: Reports the findings of oral history research into nurses' experiences of training and working in hospitals in NZ during the 1970s and 1980s and their accounts of early collegiality forged as a result of residential living and training in hierarchical hospitals. Conducts two focus group discussions among 10 long-serving nurses from two district health boards (DHBs).
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Proverbs, A., & McClunie-Trust, P. (2018). Bachelor of nursing students' experience of dialogue with nurse lecturers. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 9(1), 27–34.
Abstract: Reports the findings of research exploring third-year BN students' experiences of dialogue with nurse lecturers during clinical practice placements. Examines student interactions and conversations with nurse lecturers in clinical practice. using and interpretive approach informed by Heideggarian phenomenology to understand how the relationship supports learning.
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Poot, B., Nelson, K., Zonneveld, R., & Weatherall, M. (2020). Potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing by nurse practitioners in New Zealand. JAANP, 32(3). Retrieved July 5, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000239
Abstract: Reports the prescribing of potentially-inappropriate medicines (PIM) to older adults (> 65 years). Undertakes a subset analysis of data from the Ministry of Health pharmaceutical collection for the years 2013-2015. Includes nurse practitioner (NP) registration number, medicines dispensed, patient age, gender and NZ Deprivation level. Uses the Beers 2015 criteria to identify PIM. Details the medicines most commonly inappropriately prescribed.
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Dick, A., La Grow, S., & Boddy, J. (2009). The effects of staff education on the practice of 'specialling' by care assistants in an acute care setting. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 25(1), 17–26.
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'.
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Walker, L., & Willis, J. (2017). Prevalence of smoking among New Zealand nursing students 2017. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 8(1), 4–9.
Abstract: Reports the smoking prevalence of nursing students, comparing this with other relevant group and changes in smoking behaviour since this was last reported in 2013. Administers a national online survey of nursing students. Notes rates of smoking for both Maori and non-Maori students.
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Shih, L. - C. (2010). How does dialysis treatment affect the lives of rural Maori patients? Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand, 16(10), 12–14.
Abstract: Research into the effects of dialysis treatment on Maori patients living in rural Northland has already brought changes to practice just one year after the research was completed. Li-Chin Shih completed a thesis entitled “Impact of Dialysis on Rurally Based Mäori Clients and Their Whänau” in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland, 2009. This article in Kai Tiaki is based on this research.
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Kapoor, S. D. (1979). The development of effective learning to help nurses achieve their professional obligation. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Research paper presented as part of the requirements for Nursing Studies component of a B.A. Degree Wellington Victoria University, Wellington
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Haitana, J. (2007). Building relationships: A qualitative descriptive study reflective of the day-to-day experiences of one group of preceptors in a provincial hospital in New Zealand. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Research suggests that the experience of being a preceptor can be rewarding, but there are challenges which may impact on their ability to fulfil the preceptorship role. In an effort to understand the experiences of being a preceptor and the factors that impact on that role, a qualitative descriptive study was undertaken in a small provincial hospital in New Zealand. A purposeful sample of five registered nurse preceptors completed semi-structured audio-taped interviews. Seven common categories were developed from the data – willingness to engage, building a relationship, letting go, support, workload, students in the clinical setting and making judgements. The author notes that this research has highlighted that preceptors need prior notice that they are going to be having student nurses so that they can be better prepared; preceptors and student nurses also need to be rostered together for the whole placement to allow a one-on-one relationship to develop. Preceptors would benefit from having a lighter workload during the first few days of preceptoring as then they can spend more time teaching the student. Schools of nursing and hospitals also need to have an ongoing collaborative relationship in planning and supporting the preceptorship program; this would further support preceptors in their role. The lecturer from the school of nursing needs to be contactable and available to both the preceptor and the student to clarify any misunderstandings and as a resource should any problems arise.
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Baker, K. O. (2006). A journey: Experienced respiratory nurses working with patients with chronic breathlessness. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Respiratory nursing has, as a core clinical concern, the alleviation of distress and suffering associated with respiratory disease. This research describes the ways in which experienced New Zealand respiratory nurses understand, assess, manage and support patients suffering from chronic breathlessness. It reviews the professional context in which these nurses practice, and examines the experiences and beliefs that have lead them to, and maintain them in, this area of practice. This study has been stimulated by the realisation that the skills, understandings and practice wisdom exhibited by experienced Respiratory Nurses is poorly described in the published research literature. This qualitative, grounded theory research is based upon data gathered from in-depth interviews with six experienced New Zealand respiratory nurses. A constructivist research position is adopted. Analysis of these interviews revealed distinct phases of developing respiratory nurse practice including preparing and entering respiratory nursing practice, comprehension of the phenomena of chronic breathlessness and the effect upon the patient and the seeking of possibilities which may alleviate and modify the debilitating effects of chronic breathlessness. Consistent values and beliefs are identified, which are captured in the concepts of professional caring and the movement towards developing expertise in practice. The unifying concept of journeying is employed to draw together these conceptual elements and develop a substantive model describing the work of experienced respiratory nurses with patients with chronic breathlessness. Implications for practice and the health system, and suggestions for further research, are discussed.
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Cleaver, H. (2005). Reflections on knowing, not knowing and being in palliative care nursing. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: Responses to questions from dying people and their families are as individual as each nurse, patient, family member or situation. This is well recognised and an unspoken truth in palliative care practice
This paper explores the subjective nature of knowledge in palliative care generated through capturing moments of practice and subsequent reflections. This demonstrates how the author uses her model of care to open a space that enables the person and their family to find meaning from their experience and articulate what they need at the time.
The author identifies her interest in the paradoxical reality of knowing and not knowing and describes how that paradox contributes to her role in supporting individual?s needs within their realities
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Noble-Adams, R. (2012). Cancer Connect New Zealand : description and retrospective audit. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(3), 24–34.
Abstract: Retrospectively audits the Cancer Connect New Zealand (CCNZ)service to review, assess and describe 156 paper records of CCNZ matches made between July 2008-July 2009. Records baseline demographic data of those using and providing the CCNZ service.
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