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Author Crawford, R; Hedley, C; Marshall, B openurl 
  Title Influences on Registered Nurses Having an annual influenza vaccination: Lessons from New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages (down) 12-16  
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  Abstract The aim of this research was to explore what influences registered nurses (RNs) to have the annual influenza vaccine. In the past, influenza vaccination of health care workers has been identified as the primary method of preventing influenza transmission to at-risk groups that, by virtue of illness, congregate in and around hospitals.

Findings showed that some RNs have confidence in the influenza vaccine being effective in preventing influenza infection; however there remained a high proportion of RNs who thought that the vaccine could or might cause influenza. Participants had incorrect knowledge and beliefs about the influenza vaccine, infection and cross infection.
 
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1356  
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Author Dr Jill Clendon and Dr Léonie Walker openurl 
  Title Research Advisory Paper: Highlights of the 2011 Younger Nurse Study Type Report
  Year 2011 Publication Abbreviated Journal Download from: http://www.nzno.org.nz/services/resources/publications  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 6 pp  
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  Abstract The NZNO Younger Nurse survey examined the characteristics of younger nurse members of NZNO (aged under 30) in order to identify potential recruitment and retention strategies for these nurses, and provide information on how best to support younger members to become involved in NZNO activities.

The findings indicate that while most younger nurses enjoy their work and find it rewarding, they also face a range of challenges in the workplace due to their age ?including bullying and poor choice of shifts. Many younger nurses do not feel appropriately paid for the work they do and believe there are insufficient nurses to provide safe care. Over 10% of younger nurses are considering leaving the nursing profession. Many younger nurses feel the emotional challenge of nursing was more than they anticipated and that their education did not prepare them well to manage this.

A range of recommendations are made including the need to improve undergraduate curriculum content on managing the emotional challenges of nursing, the need to implement clinical supervision for all nurses but particularly for those under 30, the need to develop and implement activities to address bullying in the workplace, and the need to improve pay progression scales in employment contracts.

Further research is required to explore why there is a discrepancy between female and male nurses?postgraduate qualifications by age, the particular needs of younger Indian and South East Asian nurses, the discrepancy between younger nurses and older nurses perceptions of insufficient nurses, and what type of emotional stress younger nurses find most challenging.
 
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1373  
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Author Dr Léonie Walker openurl 
  Title Vital Signs: Research Advisory Paper: Highlights of the NZNO Employment Survey, 2011 Type Report
  Year 2011 Publication Abbreviated Journal Download from: http://www.nzno.org.nz/services/resources/publications  
  Volume Issue Pages (down) 6 pp  
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  Abstract This report documents the results of a survey of a random sample of NZNO members.

A 10% sample was drawn by computer from the 45,000 membership, representing nurses and care givers from across New Zealand. Midwives were excluded from the

sample on this occasion.

Issues related to age demographics, low pay, increasing workload, and significant

organisational restructuring continue to contribute to a considerable part of the nursing workforce who will be looking to leave nursing, to nurse overseas, or to retire within the next ten years. These appear to be balanced for now partly by other factors leading to nurses continuing to work long past the normal retirement age.

Changes to the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice (including a drop in employment

opportunities as Enrolled Nurses), difficulties experienced by some newly qualified New Zealand nurses finding suitable employment or supported Nurse Entry to Practice places, and evidence for a drop in the availability of paid access to continuing professional development particularly in the DHB sector, if not addressed urgently, may have longer term implications for the New Zealand nursing workforce and the health service.

Specific issues for nurses under 30 years of age, particularly related to shift work practices and family responsibilities, were explored in more detail in a separate report Young Nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand and specific recommendations made for the long term retention of these skilled and vital health workers.
 
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1374  
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Author Clendon, J; Walker, L openurl 
  Title Characteristics and perceptions of younger nurses in New Zealand: Implications for retention Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages (down) 4-11  
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  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1355  
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Author Haitana, Jevada; Bland, Marian openurl 
  Title Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages (down) 4-12  
  Keywords Preceptorship experience; Undergraduate nursing students; Relationships  
  Abstract Seeks to understand the experiences of being a preceptor of student nurses, and the factors that impact on the role. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study in a small provincial hospital of 5 registered nurse preceptors, who complete semi-structured audio-taped interviews. Analyses the data using a step-by-step process.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1460  
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Author Shih, Li-Chin; Honey, Michelle openurl 
  Title The impact of dialysis on rurally based Maori and their whanau/families Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages (down) 4-15  
  Keywords Kidney failure; Maori; Haemodialysis; Quality of life  
  Abstract Explores the impact of dialysis on Maori and their whanau/families. Examines the experiences of 7 rural Maori dialysis outpatients, who are interviewed along with their whanau. Identifies and discusses four themes emerging from the findings.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1463  
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Author Scott, Susan (and others) openurl 
  Title The graduate nursing workforce : does an international perspective have relevance for New Zealand? Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages (down) 4-12  
  Keywords Graduates; Nursing workforce; Retention; Recruitment  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1466  
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