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Dillon, D.R. |
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Rural contexts: Islands |
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Book Chapter |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 19-30) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Rural nursing; Identity; Advanced nursing practice; Professional competence |
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This chapter explores the concept of islands particularly in relation to rurality, individual and community identities, and nursing. The author argues that all New Zealanders are islanders, and considers the implications of this on personal and community values, when they are shaped by geographic isolation and structural separateness. She explores commonalities between islanders and rural peoples in areas such as identity, isolation, and health, and outlines the impacts this has on rural nursing practice and competencies. A case study of a nurse on Stewart Island is briefly discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 765 |
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461 |
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Dillon, D.R. |
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Islands, islandness and nursing: Advanced nursing practice in rural remote and small island areas |
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2006 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Rural nursing; Primary health care |
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This dissertation focuses on the concepts of island, island-ness, and isolation. It aims to further advance the national and international literature relating to the health beliefs of island people as linked to the provision of primary health care services within New Zealand. New Zealand is an island nation made up of two main islands and numerous outlying islands, relatively isolated from the rest of the world by water. This geography means going anywhere from New Zealand involves traveling either “over” or “on” the sea. All people of New Zealand since the first inhabitants, whether residents or visitors, have arrived to New Zealand either by sea or more recently by plane. The population of New Zealand is 25% rural, with most of these rural dwellers residing in the South Island, and several of the smaller off shore Islands. This builds a sense of culture of the people, or tangata whanua (the people of the land), for whom there are degrees of island-ness, and the characteristics of this can be seen amongst the people of New Zealand. A further challenge which is discussed comes in the form of the “island penalty” which encompasses high transport costs, long distances to travel to main centres, lack of specialists and trained health workers, effects of migration and tourism, and communication difficulties. The more isolated people are, the tougher the challenges become. Most rural island populations are served by lay care workers, volunteers, and rural and remote nurses. Nurses are often the main health care providers to small island populations, and they demonstrate advanced nursing practice which is acknowledged internationally as meeting Nurse Practitioner competencies. As a group these nurses possess knowledge of the extrinsic and intrinsic factors involved in the health needs and health determinants of these island communities. Researching these advanced nursing roles adds to the body of knowledge around isolated and island communities. The author suggests that studying the concepts of islands, islandness, and isolation in relation to health beliefs will bring more understanding of services for the advanced rural nurse to consider in developing appropriate, accessible, affordable and adaptable Primary Health Care which is fair and equitable. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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507 |
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Diers, D. |
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“Noses and eyes”: Nurse practitioners in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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24 |
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1 (Mar) |
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4-10 |
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Cross-cultural comparison; Nurse practitioners; History of nursing |
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Principles for understanding and evolving nurse practitioner practice, politics and policy are distilled from 40 years of experience in the United States and Australia. The issues in all countries are remarkably similar. The author suggests that some historical and conceptual grounding may assist the continuing development of this expanded role for nursing in New Zealand. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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965 |
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Diack, Aileen |
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Innovations in home care for infants and young children with long-term illness (observations of care provision in United States of America and England) |
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Report |
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1993 |
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33 p. |
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Child health services; Long-term care; Domiciliary nursing; Reports |
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Visits the US and the UK to observe paediatric nursing services for chronically-ill children at home. Discusses the concepts that enable children with long-term illness to be cared for in the home, how staff are chosen and trained and the degree to which the family is involved in setting objectives and directing the focus of care. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1418 |
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Dewes, C.A. |
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Perceptions and expectations of a kaiawhina role |
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2006 |
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University of Auckland Library |
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Maori; Students; Nursing |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 692 |
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678 |
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DeSouza, R. |
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Wellness for all: The possibilities of cultural safety and cultural competence in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Journal of Research in Nursing |
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13 |
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2 |
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125-135 |
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Cultural safety; Nursing models; Cross-cultural comparison; Maori |
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The author contends that responses to cultural diversity in nursing need to consider the theory and practice developments of the profession, whilst also responding to broader social and historical process that prevent marginalised groups from utilising universal health services. A combination of approaches is suggested in this paper to meet these two imperatives. Cultural safety is one indigenous New Zealand nursing approach derived in response to inequalities for Maori, whereas cultural competence is an imported paradigm derived from a multicultural context. Furthermore, research and dialogue are required to examine points of complementarity and tension. This paper offers a beginning for this process. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 943 |
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927 |
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DeSouza, R. |
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Transforming possibilities of care: Goan migrant motherhood in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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20 |
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1 |
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87-101 |
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Pregnancy; Transcultural nursing; Quality of health care; Attitude to health |
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This paper reports on a study of the maternity care experiences of women from Goa (India) in Auckland. Multiple research strategies were incorporated into the process to prevent reproduction of deficiency discourses. Interviews were carried out with Goan women who had experiences of migration and motherhood. The findings revealed that as a consequence of motherhood and migration, migrant mothers were able to reclaim and re-invent innovative solutions. Nurses and other health professionals can have a significant role in supporting women and their families undergoing the transition to parenthood in a new country and develop their knowledge and understanding of this dual transition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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942 |
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DeSouza, R. |
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Walking upright here: Countering prevailing discourses through reflexivity and methodological pluralism |
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2002 |
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Massey University Library |
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Transcultural nursing; Childbirth |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1269 |
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1254 |
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Desmond, N. |
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Aspects of nursing in the general practice setting and the impact on immunisation coverage |
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2007 |
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University of Auckland Library |
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Nurse-family relations; Immunisation; Primary health care; Nursing |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 510 |
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496 |
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Dent, G.W. |
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Mental health nurses' knowledge and views on talking therapies in clinical practice |
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2008 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria http://hdl.handle.net/10063/675 |
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Psychiatric Nursing; Attitude of health personnel; Evidence-based medicine; Professional development |
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Using a qualitative descriptive research design, this study explored nurses' knowledge and views on their talking therapy training and skills in practice. The study examined the use of talking therapies, or specialised interpersonal processes, embodied within the Te Ao Maramatanga: New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc (2004) Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nurses in New Zealand. A survey questionnaire was sent to 227 registered nurses from a district health hoard mental health service and a sample of eight nurses participated in a semi-structured interview. Content analysis based on the headings “knowledge views, skill acquisition and skill transfer” established the major themes from the data collection processes. The findings confirmed that nurses believe their knowledge and skills in evidence-based talking therapies to be vitally important in mental health nursing practice. Nurses identified that talking therapy training courses needed to be clinically relevant and that some learning strategies were advantageous. The identification of some knowledge gaps for, nurses with limited post graduate experience, and for nurses who currently work in inpatient areas suggests that further consideration must be given to ensure that a cohesive, sustainable approach is ensured for progression of workforce development projects relevant to training in talking therapies for mental health nurses in New Zealand. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1151 |
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Dennis, J. |
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How will transformative primary health care nursing leadership facilitate better health outcomes for Southlanders? |
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2005 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Leadership; Nursing; Primary health care |
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Changes within the New Zealand health system have led to an emphasis on primary health care. The New Zealand government and the Southland District Health Board have identified that nurses can make significant contribution to improving the primary health outcomes for New Zealanders. However, within Southland there exist barriers to nurses influencing health outcomes. A Southland draft Primary Health Care Nursing Strategic Plan 2005 recommended that the employment of a primary health care nursing leader would reduce these barriers and lead to a comprehensive primary health care nursing service. This dissertation argues, using literature, that the employment of a transformative nursing leader, using a facilitative style, would implement changes that would develop a community responsive nursing service, establish a primary health care educational structure and ensure quality nursing care. Successful implementation would occur as the leader facilitates experiential learning within groups and with individuals to review current experiences and implement transformative primary health care nursing changes that improves health for all. The dissertation introduces the background to the changing primary health care environment in New Zealand and to the Southland current situation in chapter one. Chapter two describes the unique features of transformative leadership style and how it is applies to nursing and specifically to Southland's changing primary health care environment. The chapter specifically emphasises the role of and the art of facilitation which is a critical transformative leadership process. Chapter three describes the process of the experiential learning cycle, which the author argues will improve health outcomes, when used by the transformative leader to enable nurses to learn from their experiences and make nursing changes that improve health care. Chapter four addresses the dissertation question by describing how transformative leadership will facilitate the experiential learning process to Southlanders and improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and increase accessibility through a comprehensive primary health care nursing service. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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920 |
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Delugar, A. |
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An historical inquiry to identify the contribution Beatrice Salmon's writings made to nursing education in New Zealand, 1969-1972 |
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1999 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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History of nursing; Nursing; Education |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1271 |
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Dellagiacoma, T. |
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Contracting as a career option for nurses |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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13 |
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1 |
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20-22 |
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Professional development; Nursing; Work |
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A nurse presents research and her own experiences of contracting. Contracting, as defined in this article, refers to a nurse not employed permanently on a wage. It covers agency nursing, short and long fixed-term contracts and secondments. The author identifies the need to continue to develop professionally, which is now a mandatory requirement under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act. Contractors have little, if any financial support to develop professionally, and time taken to do courses is not paid. Taking study leave within a contract may also not be an option. Options for managing professional development in these conditions are offered, including goal setting, investing in education or training, and considering some longer contracts. Practical financial advice and examples are given, including managing accounts and consideration of employment law. The author recommends that skilled nurses looking for interesting ways to develop their careers and to branch out in an entrepreneurial way should seriously consider taking up contract work. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 996 |
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980 |
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Dearden, G. |
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When things go wrong: The experiences of mental health nurses who have had a patient die through suicide |
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2004 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Case studies; Suicide |
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This thesis discusses the findings of a research study, informed by the work of van Manen (1997b), which explored the lived experiences of five mental health nurses who have had a patient die through suicide. Narrative was used as a method in interviews to uncover the essence of their lived experiences. Five interwoven themes uncovered in each of the interviews were: impact, support, feelings, closure and paradox. All of the nurses interviewed experienced a wide range of feelings about their patient's suicides, ranging from shock to guilt, to anger and sadness, and described their patient's suicide as having a significant impact on them. Support received by the nurses following their patient's suicide was variable, and they were often in the difficult position of trying to offer support to the patient's family. Common to all of the nurses was the lack of closure following the suicide. Paradox was found to be the overall essence of the experience of the mental health nurses interviewed. Three main paradoxical themes or statements were identified that are in many respects a summary of all of the themes that emerged. These were: unavoidable – responsible; inevitable – unprepared; duty of care – respect for patient's decision to end their life. The author suggests that the ability of the nurses interviewed to accept and reconcile the paradoxical issues that arise in relation to patient suicide, and accept the lack of closure they experience, is a fundamental element in their ability to continue to work in the mental health setting, despite the significant impact their patient's suicide has had on them. Four recommendations are made based on the insights gained from this research. These are: that every mental health service should have a suicide response policy; that undergraduate nursing education includes the impact of patient suicide; the development of policies which promote dialogue about suicide within the community; and the need for further research in this topic. |
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602 |
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de Carlo Ahuarangi, K. |
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Hei watea taupuhipuhi: The space of symbiosis: A conceptual framework for nursing practice |
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2000 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Maori; Teaching methods; Nursing; Transcultural nursing |
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Te watea taupuhipuhi, the space of symbiosis is a framework for nursing practice. It examines the notion of the nursing presence as holding continuity and multiplicity of viewpoint in space of symbiosis. The author developed a teaching-learning situation as an introduction of key ideas in his work where the Maori word “ako” becomes the catalyst of a particular pedagogy that outlines the central notions of symbiosis. Thus, he notes, his work realises that symbiosis occurs not only on the clinical arena of nursing but in the teaching – learning environment as well, his own space of symbiosis. Four rites of passage coalesce a totality of experience within the space of symbiosis, revealing that the central role of the nursing presence is to surface meaning and sense for all of experience which can be fearful, mysterious, paradoxical and chaotic. These four rites of passage are described as the interpretive, integrative, transformations and transcendent. The twelve dynamics of nursing from the axle around which a praxis of nursing revolves. An analysis of those twelve dynamics in rite of passage is situated within narratives taken from the author's nursing practice. He also draws extensively from Maori ontology and autobiography in positioning his exposition within this local context. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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901 |
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