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Wood, P. J. (2011). Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(1), 25–33.
Abstract: Describes four historical sources relevant to the history of nursing in NZ. Uses them to explain how nurse researchers can evaluate their research material. Outlines the five dimensions of evaluation: provenance, purpose, context, veracity, and usefulness. Explains the questions that must be addressed in each dimension of the evaluation. Illustrates the different kinds of information available in the 4 selected historical sources, by references to individual nurses.
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Roberts, J., Floyd, S., & Thompson, S. (2011). The clinical nurse specialist in New Zealand : how is the role defined? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(2), 24–35.
Abstract: Reports the findings from research designed to investigate the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and how it is defined by New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs). Identifies the current requirements and expectations of the CNS role and how it is defined in practice. Collects 15 CNS job descriptions from 8 DHBs, subjecting them to thematic analysis yielding 4 key areas of the CNS role.
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Scott, S.(and others). (2011). The graduate nursing workforce : does an international perspective have relevance for New Zealand? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(3), 4–12.
Abstract: Reviews studies of nursing graduates that use local, regional or national populations of graduates to explore reasons for turnover over periods of time longer than the first twelve months of transition to practice. Identifies the reasons for mobility within nursing and out of the profession altogether.
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Rodgers, V., & Gilmour, J. (2011). Shaping student nurses' attitudes towards older people through learning and experience. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(3), 13–20.
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.
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Batten, L., & Dutton, J. (2011). Young tertiary students and help-seeking for health advice. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(3), 31–42.
Abstract: Presents the findings of an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire to investigate help-seeking related to health concerns among young tertiary students. Highlights the need for nurses to be aware of the sources of health advice and support young people choose.
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Dallas, J., & Neville, S. (2012). Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(1), 6–16.
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.
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Haggerty, C., Holloway, K., & Wilson, D. (2012). Entry to nursing practice preceptor education and support : could we do better? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(1), 30–39.
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.
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Spence, D. (2012). Preparing registered nurses depends on 'us and us and all of us'. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(2), 5–13.
Abstract: Reports on the qualitative findings of a collaborative study undertaken to monitor implementation of a new model of clinical education for undergraduate nursing students. Describes the development of a clinical education model devised by 3 District Health Boards (DHBs) and 2 universities, based on the inclusion of student nurses in team nursing.
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Donovan, D., Diers, D., & Carryer, J. (2012). Perceptions of policy and political leadership in nursing in New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(2), 15–25.
Abstract: Describes a qualitative study of 18 nurse leaders interviewed about issues affecting their will to participate in political action, leadership, and policy work. Asks the nurses to describe their personal stages of political development, how they view NZ nurses' and nursing organisations' political development, and their views on increasing the role of nursing in healthcare policy development. Analyses the interviews to identify major themes.
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Barnhill, D., McKillop, A., & Aspinall, C. (2012). The impact of postgraduate education on registered nurses working in acute care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(2), 27–36.
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.
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Hedley, C. and others. (2012). The B4 school check behaviour measures : findings from the Hawke's Bay evaluation. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(3), 13–23.
Abstract: Evaluates the B4 School Checks in Hawke's Bay, focusing on children assessed as having behaviour issues, as determined by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Reviews Health Hawke's Bay (HHB) records for the number and demographics of the children assessed, and the interventions recommended. Interviews 36 parents to discover what difference the B4 check made to children's behaviour and which aspects of the check contributed to successful outcomes.
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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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Harding, T. (2013). Cultural safety : a vital element for nursing ethics. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(1), 4–11.
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.
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Wood, P. J., & Nelson, K. (2013). The journal Kai Tiaki's role in developing research capability in New Zealand nursing, 1908-1959. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(1), 12–22.
Abstract: Undertakes an analysis of past issues of Kai Tiaki over the five decades following its establishment in 1908 to identify the antecedents to the development of research in NZ nursing from the 1970s. Demonstrates how the journal fostered nurses' awareness of research and promoted nursing scholarship, by publishing case studies, holding essay competitions, and published nurses' articles on practice or professional issues.
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Lamb, J. and others. (2013). Cigarette smoking and the frequency of colposcopy visits, treatments and re-referral. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(1), 24–33.
Abstract: Aims to identify whether female smokers referred to the colposcopy department at a city hospital required more follow-up visits, treatments and re-referrals than did non-smokers. Performs a retrospective descriptive study observing 494 new patients over 6 years. Identifies the percentage of Maori women attending the clinic who were smokers and their likelihood of non-attendance. Emphasises the need for smoke-free education for women that highlights the link between smoking and cervical cancer.
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