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Author |
Chenery, K. |
Title |
Building child health nurses' confidence and competence |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
26-38 |
Keywords |
Paediatric nursing; Nursing; Education; Evaluation |
Abstract |
This article describes the development of the Generic Orientation Programme, Child Health Nursing and its perceived impact on practice after ten months, through two simultaneous evaluation surveys, seeking the views of programme participants and their nurse managers. The programme aims to equip the newly appointed RN in the child health cluster or the nurse working in a non-designated children's area with the knowledge and skills to safely care for children. These include basic anatomical and physiological differences; fluid and electrolyte management; safe administration of medication; pain management; recognition of the seriously ill child; and building partnerships with children and their families. A survey instrument eliciting qualitative and quantitative responses was used. The majority of nurse respondents believed they had gained new knowledge and described how they were incorporating it into everyday practice. Similarly, several nurse managers observed that nurses' clinical knowledge and skills had improved since attending the programme. In particular, responses from those working in non-designated children's areas suggested the programme had provided them with greater insight into the care of children. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
975 |
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Author |
Spence, D.; Anderson, M. |
Title |
Implementing a prescribing practicum within a Master's degree in advanced nursing practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
23 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
27-42 |
Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Education; Nurse practitioners; Prescribing; Teaching methods |
Abstract |
This article reports the implementation of a collaborative project undertaken to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the prescribing practicum papers delivered within two Master's degree programmes in advanced nursing practice. The recent introduction of Nurse Practitioner registration in New Zealand has resulted in the development of a number of Master's degree programmes in which students can complete a Nursing Council of New Zealand approved programme for prescribing. For the study, a developmental action research approach was used. Data were collected through interviews with practicum students, their medical supervisors and academic staff. Formative findings were progressively used to refine delivery of the practicum papers and a thematic analysis of summative findings identified areas for further improvement. The findings suggest that the processes being implemented are developing well. The researchers recommend that further education is required to clearly differentiate medical and advanced nursing roles. They recommend that greater attention needs to be paid to the preparation of medical supervisors and, most significantly, revision of funding is required to more equitably support the ongoing development of nurses for advanced practice roles. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
457 |
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Author |
Nicol, M.J. |
Title |
Genetics and nursing: Preparing for future health care development |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
19 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
27-40 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education |
Abstract |
The author discusses the impact of 'new genetic knowledge' on society and how molecular and clinical genetics are having an increasing influence on routine health care. Increasingly, nurses will be exposed to this new genetic knowledge and challenged to integrate it into their clinical practice in order to ensure that patients and families receive the best health care available. The paper reports the percentage of undergraduate nursing curricula devoted to teaching about genetics and considers how the fundamental principles of molecular genetics and the clinically relevant areas of genetics can be incorporated into pre- or post-registration education. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
609 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1500 |
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Author |
Lim, Anecita; Honey, Michelle; North, Nicola; Shaw, John |
Title |
Learning to become a nurse prescriber in New Zealand using a constructivist approach: a narrative case study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
31 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
27-36 |
Keywords |
Nurse prescribing; Constructivism; Narrative case study; Narrative inquiry; Prescribing education |
Abstract |
Aims to understand the experiences of postgraduate nurses learning to become nurse practitioner prescribers when undertaking courses that employed a constructivist pedagogical approach. Uses narrative inquiry to explore the perceptions, views and experiences of 10 prospective nurse prescribers, and thematic analysis to identify two main themes of their experiences. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1512 |
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Author |
Pool, Leanne; Day, Liz; Ridley, Susan |
Title |
Mountain climbing: the journey for students with English as an additional language in a concept-based nursing curriculum |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Whitireia Journal of Nursing, Health and Social Services |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
26 |
Pages |
28-36 |
Keywords |
English as an additional language (EAL); Student support; Nursing education; Communication |
Abstract |
Identifies the communication and learning needs of EAL students in undergraduate nursing education. Presents strategies for EAL students and others with diverse learning needs to comprehend the underlying concepts of cultural safety, praxis, professional nursing and leadership in Whitireia's BN integrated nursing curriculum. Reports findings from focus group discussions with 13 students involved in the three-way partnership comprising lecturers, learning support services and EAL students. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1633 |
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Author |
Jamieson, Isabel; Sims, Deborah; Casey, Michelle; Wilkinson, Katie; Osborne, Rachel |
Title |
Utilising the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of teaching |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
33 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
29-39 |
Keywords |
Dedicated Education Units; Graduate nurses; Recruitment and retention; Student support |
Abstract |
Considers whether the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of clinical teaching and learning can support graduate registered nurses in their first year of practice. Uses a descriptive exploratory case-study approach to gather data via three focus groups with a total of eleven participants. Undertakes thematic analysis to identify patterned meaning across the dataset from which two primary themes emerge: support, and recruitment and retention. Identifies five associated sub-themes: peer support, organisational support, liaison nurse support, team support for the graduate registered nurses, and team support for the staff. Reveals the significant contribution made by the Nurse Entry-to-Practice Programme Liaison Nurse as a conflict broker. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1535 |
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Author |
Fourie, W.; Oliver, J.D. |
Title |
Defining currency of practice for nurse educators |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
18 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
30-39 |
Keywords |
Quality assurance; Professional competence; Education |
Abstract |
Recent Nursing Council of New Zealand guidelines for competence-based practising certificates and the fact that all nurse educators must have a current practising certificate prompted the Nursing Schools within the Tertiary Accord of New Zealand (TANZ) to explore issues surrounding current competency in practice and how this can be maintained by nurse educators. The authors note that discussions related to competence-based practising certificates generally refer to competence only in terms of direct patient care. They set out to clarify the issue with specific reference to nurse educators who, by the nature of their scope of practice, often do not carry a patient caseload. They review the literature relating to currency of practice and draw on the findings of a survey of TANZ Nursing Schools and provide a position on how currency of practice applies to nurses working in an educational setting. They present strategies to maintain clinical, teaching and scholarly currency and make some suggestions for providing evidence that currency of practice is maintained. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
614 |
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Author |
Walker, J.; Bailey, S.; Brasell-Brian, R.; Gould, S. |
Title |
Evaluating a problem based learning course: An action research study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
10 |
Issue |
1/2 |
Pages |
30-38 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the New Zealand style of problem based learning was developing students' understanding and integration of knowledge. The 'pure' problem based learning process has been adapted to move students gradually from teacher direction to taking responsibility for their learning. Two cycles of an action research method were used, involving 4 lecturers and 17 students. Data was collected both quantitatively and qualitatively over a 16-week period. Findings indicated the importance of: explaining the purpose and process of problem based learning; communicating in detail the role of both students and lecturers; keeping communication lines open; addressing timetabling issues and valuing this method of learning for nursing practice. Implications for nursing education are addressed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
695 |
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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 |
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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 |
Walker, J.; Bailey, S. |
Title |
The clinical performance of new degree graduates |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
31-42 |
Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Professional competence; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
Abstract |
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 @ |
Serial |
638 |
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Author |
Price, Rowena; Gilmour, Jean; Kellett, Susan; Huntington, Annette |
Title |
Settling in: Early career Registered Nurses |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
32 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
31-41 |
Keywords |
Early career nurses; Workforce planning; Postgraduate education; Employment; Registered nurses; Retention |
Abstract |
Describes the uptake of postgraduate education, the intent to travel and employment characteristics of NZ registered nurses in their fourth year of practice following registration. Aims to support retention strategies and expand extended career pathways by acknowledging the preferences and pathways selected by early career registered nurses. Analyses responses from 138 registered nurses using data from the longitudinal Graduate e-cohort Study for nurses graduating in the years 2008-2011. Reports summary statistics in percentages/counts along with tests of proportions using the Pearson's chi square test. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1519 |
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Author |
Day, D.R.; Mills, B.; Fairburn, F. |
Title |
Exercise prescription: Are practice nurses adequately prepared for this? |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
29 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
32-36 |
Keywords |
Practice nurses; Health education; Primary health care |
Abstract |
This study sought to examine whether practice nurses were prepared to provide exercise prescriptions to clients. It involved administering questionnaires to 53 practice nurses in Otago to examine their understanding of green prescriptions and their knowledge and participation in exercise prescription. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
628 |
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