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Mortensen, A.; Young, N. |
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Title |
Caring for refugees in emergency departments in New Zealand |
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2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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20 |
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2 |
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24-35 |
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Emergency nursing; Culture; Mental health; Health status |
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This paper outlines some of the special health needs of people from refugee backgrounds who present in the emergency department, and the role of emergency department nurses in improving care for refugee and migrant peoples. Refugees and asylum seekers represent a significant proportion of attendees in emergency departments in Auckland Hospitals. Culture and ethnicity are a major factor to be considered in addressing the health care needs of this population. Other factors such as the physical and psychological sequelae of the refugee experience, health care experience prior to arrival in New Zealand, poverty, language, and the trauma of resettlement also have a major impact on health care seeking behaviours. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 557 |
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543 |
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Author |
Hughes, F. |
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Title |
Locating health policy and nursing: Time for a closer relationship |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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17 |
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3 |
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5-14 |
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Policy; Nursing |
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This paper outlines the role that policy and nursing have in a demanding and changing health care environment. It shows the basic tenets of policy, and provides strategies to enable nurses to increase their involvement in policy-making. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 641 |
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627 |
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Phillips, B.N. |
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A survey of mental health nurses' opinion of barriers and supports for research |
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2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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21 |
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1 |
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24-32 |
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Professional development; Mental health; Nursing research |
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This paper reports the findings of a preliminary survey of two district health boards, which shows that high workloads and lack of relief staffing appear as the greatest hurdles to mental health nurses participating in practice-based nursing research. A further constraint on their participation is lack of research expertise and experience. Consultative discussions with senior mental health nurses support these conclusions. In this paper, mentoring and flexible research designs are promoted as possible ways of overcoming these barriers. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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532 |
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Richardson, S. |
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Emergency departments and the inappropriate attender: Is it time for a reconceptualisation of the role of primary care in emergency facilities? |
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1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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2 |
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13-20 |
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Emergency nursing; Primary health care |
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This paper reviews currently identified issues concerning emergency department attendance, and examines the core question of the role of primary care in the emergency department. Asks whether this is an appropriate use of emergency department resources, and if so, what the implications are for the role of the emergency nurse. Suggests the establishment of Minor Injury Units in New Zealand like those in the UK. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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641 |
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Papps, E. |
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Title |
(Re)positioning nursing: Watch this space |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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17 |
Issue |
2 |
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4-12 |
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History of nursing; Nurse practitioners |
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This paper traces the emergence of categories of nurse over the last hundred years from the time that the Nurses Registration Act became law in 1901. Insights from the work of Michel Foucault are utilised to show how nurses and nursing have been historically shaped and positioned. It is suggested that the recent endorsement by the Nursing Council of New Zealand of the concept and title of 'nurse practitioner' represents an opportunity for nurses to imagine what might be constructed for their roles. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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630 |
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Giles, A.L. |
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This voice is forever: one woman's experience following total laryngectomy |
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1997 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Author, Massey University Library |
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14 |
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1 |
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50-51 |
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This phenomenological research project focused on one womans experience following total removal of her larynx and aimed to faithfully capture the essential structure of the phenomenon of voice as it emerged for her. For women in particular gaining a new artifical voice following surgery that is considerably lower sounding, plus the large visible opening in the lower neck is psychologically challenging and can be socially isolating. Most literature relating to laryngectomy and rehabilitation comprises quantitative research with limited attention to womens issues. This could be attributed to the small number of women undergoing this surgery. A review of nursing literature revealed minimal research, with none referring specifically to women. Nor were any studies using entirely qualitative methods identified.This research project used a phenomenological approach informed by the work of Michael Crotty, described as within the parameters of mainstream phenomenology. Based on a traditional common core foundation which is critical, holistic and individualistic, mainstream phenomenology requires achieving co-researchership between researcher and participant while exploring phenomena as objects of authentic human experience.The study began with discussing Crottys stepwise method emphasising the activity of bracketing. The co-researcher was then left to ponder or meditate on her experience following bracketing all her prior understandings and ideas, as if this was the first time she had encountered the phenomenon. Three conversations followed which allowed exploration of the co-researchers written statements. The seven interwoven dimensions that emerged represented the essential structure, meaning and essence of 'what voice is for this woman following total laryngectomy |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 371 |
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371 |
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Holloway, K. T. |
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Developing an evidence base for teaching nursing practice skills in an undergraduate nursing program |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
22-32 |
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Nursing; Education; Curriculum; New graduate nurses; Evaluation |
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This research seeks to determine an evidence basis for selecting content for the clinical skills curriculum in an undergraduate programme. Thirty-three senior nurse clinicians from medical-surgical areas in 2 large hospitals offering student placements were asked to rate the frequency of performance of 77 skills for the beginning registered nurse. Those skills frequently used and rated over 65% were considers for inclusion in the undergraduate programme. Clinicians were asked to list the 10 most important skills and related level of competence expected from the newly-registered nurse. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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640 |
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Clendon, J.; McBride, K. |
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Title |
Public health nurses in New Zealand: The impact of invisibility |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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17 |
Issue |
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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Walker, J.; Bailey, S. |
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Title |
The clinical performance of new degree graduates |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
Issue |
2 |
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31-42 |
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New graduate nurses; Professional competence; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
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This study aimed to identify how graduates perceived their clinical performance during their first year of practice. A convenience sample of 30 graduates was surveyed after 3 months and 7 months in practice, using an adapted form of a questionnaire devised by Ryan and Hodson (1992). The results showed that over time, graduates generally required less direction in all areas of clinical competence. After 7 months in practice, the majority of the graduates rated their performance in nursing skills, communication skills, and professionalism at the expected level or above. However, some still required direction with using theory and research in practice, with meeting client's psychosocial needs and with teaching clients. In the leadership competency, after 7 months, most graduates saw themselves functioning at the expected level related to client care and needed less direction in unit management skills. However, many of the unit management skills were rated as 'not applicable' indicating that new graduates are not initially placed in a management role. Implications for nursing education and limitations of the research are discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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638 |
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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 |
Publication |
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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Author |
Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
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Ministerial Taskforce on Nursing : a struggle for control |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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24 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
5-16 |
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Nurse practitioner; Politics; Autonomy; Unionism |
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Traces the constitution and work of the Taskforce, along with the struggle that arose between nursing groups for power to control the future of advanced nursing practice. Backgrounds the factors that led to the withdrawal of the NZ Nurses' Organisation (NZNO) from the Taskforce. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1435 |
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Gleeson, Erica; Carryer, Jenny |
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Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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1 |
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14-26 |
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Nursing; Pain; Acute pain service; Staff sataisfaction; Surveys |
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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.. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1452 |
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Clendon, Jill; McBride-Henry, Karen |
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Title |
History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 1, 1920 to 1945 |
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Journal Article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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30 |
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1 |
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29-41 |
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Maternal and child health; History of nursing; Plunket; Child health and development record book |
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Traces the history of the Plunket Book, or Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Book, during the years 1920-1945, chronicling the development of a medicalised relationship between mothers and health professionals during this era. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1490 |
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Euswas, P.W. |
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Professional nurses' view of caring in nursing practice: two preliminary studies in New Zealand |
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1991 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Massey University Library |
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5 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
42 |
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Two convenience samples of 90 NZ registered nurses responded to two structured questionnaires designed to explore nurses views of caring in nursing practice.The studies demonstrate that nurses see caring as a central concept in their practice. From the response the meaning of caring was found to be multi dimensional, consisting of six components: value, expressive, action, relationship, knowledge and purpose. The value dimension includes areas such as humanistic value and professional value. The expressive component consists of empathy, compassion, trust, concern, sharing and willingness. Action components are helping, comforting, being there, empowering, advocacy, nurturing, advising, touching and performing nursing procedures. The major relationship component is partnership. An important part of the knowledge component is clinical expertise and the purposive component of caring consists of meeting health needs and promoting healing and welfare. The meaning of caring begins to emerge from these studies. However, they do not provide full understanding of caring phenomena. A further in-depth study of actual nursing practice is still in progress |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 9 |
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9 |
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Ventura-Madangeng, Judee; Wilson, Denise |
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Workplace violence experienced by registered nurses : a concept analysis |
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2009 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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25 |
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3 |
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37-50 |
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Workplace violence; Registered nurses and violence; Concept analysis |
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Undertakes a concept analysis, based on the relevant literature from 1990-2005, to develop an operational definition of workplace violence as experienced by registered nurses (excluding mental health nurses), together with a set of criteria to identify the phenomenon. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1450 |
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