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Rummel, L. |
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Safeguarding the practices of nursing: The lived experience of being-as preceptor to undergraduate student nurses in acute care settings |
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2001 |
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Massey University, Albany, Library |
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Preceptorship; Nursing; Education; Identity; Intensive care nursing |
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This thesis used a Heideggerian Hermeneutic approach to explore the experiences of registered nurses who act as preceptors to undergraduate student nurses. The researcher interviewed fifteen volunteer registered nurses twice as preceptors to investigate their experience. The data generated was audio-taped and analysed. Four dominant themes emerged. The first, 'Becoming attuned – the call', related to registered nurses responding to the call to be preceptors to students in their clinical placement. The second, “The emerging identity of being-as preceptor: keeping the student in mind”, related to preceptors cultivating their own identity as preceptors as they worked with students in the world of nursing practice. The third, 'Assessing where the student is at: the preceptor and preceptee working and growing together', related to a constant evaluation by preceptors of students' knowledge, readiness to learn, and the provision of learning opportunities. The fourth, 'Preceptors as builders of nursing practice through teaching reality nursing', facilitated the preceptee's experience of the real world of nursing practice. An overall constitutive theme: 'Preceptors as the safeguarders of the practices of nursing', emerged as the essence of the experience. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1263 |
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Hinder, G. |
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Challenging the boundaries: An initiative to extend public health nursing practice |
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2000 |
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Massey University, Palmerston North, Library |
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Public health; Scope of practice; Nursing |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1264 |
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Martin, M. |
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A grain of salt ...: A contemplative study of natural form in nursing, developed in collaboration with people in life-threatening and life-challenging situations to reveal untold stories of healing |
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2000 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Terminal care; Nurse-patient relations |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1267 |
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Burtenshaw, M.K. |
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Characteristics and expectations of beginning Bachelor of Nursing students |
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1999 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Students; Nursing; Education |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1269 |
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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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Haggerty, C. |
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Supporting the development of critical analysis through the use of a constructivist learning strategy |
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2004 |
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Whitireia Nursing Journal |
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11 |
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19-26 |
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Nursing; Education; Teaching methods; Theory |
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This paper analyses how the programme co-ordinator for a diploma in mental health nursing used the Instructional Design process in order to identify aspects of teaching and learning that could further enhance the student development of critical thinking. Theoretical understandings of constructivist learning environments are outlined, and translated to this programme. Tools and techniques such as learning strategies, scaffolding, coaching and modelling are explained. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1290 |
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Bennison, C. |
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Emergency nurses' perceptions of the impact of postgraduate education on their practice in New Zealand |
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2008 |
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NZNO Library |
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Emergency nursing; Nursing; Education |
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Emergency nursing is a specialty concerned with the care of people of all ages, with either perceived or actual unwellness presenting to the emergency department(ED) for assessment, resuscitation, investigation, treatment and review of their illness or injury. Emergency nurses apply specialty knowledge and expertise in the provision, delivery and evaluation of emergency nursing care. Over recent decades social, political and professional changes have affected nursing care delivery and nursing education. In particular the 21st century has witnessed the development of state funded postgraduate nursing education programmes, developing nurses specialty or advanced nursing knowledge, quality patient/client care and nursing practice within the tertiary education system.
AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate emergency nurses? perceptions of the impact of postgraduate education on their practice in New Zealand (NZ).
METHODS: This study utilises critical social theory as the overarching framework, informed by the writing of Jürgen Habermas (b.1929- ). It is the three phases of
Habermas?s practical intent of critical social theory; namely enlightenment, empowerment and emancipation, that this study is concerned with. This descriptive research study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods and is therefore known as mixed-methods research. Data collection took place over 12 weeks, from August to November 2006, using a survey questionnaire obtained with permission from Ms Dianne Pelletier, Sydney, Australia. The sample included 105 emergency nurses from District Health Board (DHB) emergency departments in NZ, 10 respondents from this sample self-selected to be interviewed by telephone. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the University of Otago Ethics Committee for research involving human participants. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
RESULTS: Two main themes arose from the thematic analysis; these being positive and negative, these themes were further divided into 10 sub-themes. The results indicate that postgraduate study (PGS) has increased nurses? perception of their knowledge; leadership and understanding on the quality of patient care delivered, increased their academic and research skills and increased their confidence/self-esteem and recognition by their colleagues and team. Therefore the majority of respondents perceive postgraduate education has been an instrument of liberation and a process of empowerment and emancipation. A smaller percentage of respondents perceived that PGS had no effect on various aspects of patient care and another significantly smaller percentage of respondents reported negative results from PGS. This research identified similarities between this study and that of Pelletier and colleagues? (2003; , 2005; , 1998a; , 1998b) Australian study.
CONCLUSION: This study adds to the existing literature on postgraduate studies undertaken by nurses. No known study has previously investigated solely emergency nurses?perceptions of the effects of PGS, either nationally or internationally. The results of this study offer enlightening information regarding emergency nurses? perceptions of their PGS within NZ and offers a platform from which other studies may be undertaken. It also has the potential to inform nurses contemplating PGS and educators facilitating these programmes,as well as provide implications for policy development by the Nursing Council of NZ, NZ Universities, DHBs and the Ministry of Health. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1291 |
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Spackman, N. E. |
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Nurses' early experiences with patient death |
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2008 |
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NZNO Library |
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156 pp |
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New graduate nurses; Terminal care |
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Chronic stress and 'burnout' have been extensively researched in nursing populations, but very little is known about the impact of specific acutely stressful or significant events. A novice nurse's first encounter with patient death may pose considerable cognitive, emotional and clinical challenges. Using a mixed methods design, this study explored the clinical circumstances, impact and challenges and rewards of nurses' early experiences with patient death. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1292 |
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Haggerty, C. |
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Preceptorship for entry into practice |
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2002 |
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Whitireia Nursing Journal |
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9 |
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7-13 |
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Preceptorship; Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing; Education |
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The author examines some of the issues affecting preceptorship in relation to a graduate diploma programme of psychiatric mental health nursing. Previous research by the author lead to recommendations on clarifying the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the programme, and improving preceptor selection, training, support and evaluation. By providing such clarity and support, the preceptor role in the clinical setting is given the best chance to succeed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1295 |
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MacDonald, R. |
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Mammography screening for breast cancer: Does it reduce the mortality rate? |
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2005 |
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Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
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Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
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8-12 |
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Breast cancer; Screening; Risk management; Health education; Cancer |
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This paper critically examines the literature on mammography as a breast cancer screening modality. It looks at what the New Zealand consumer is being told about the scientific uncertainties about the effectiveness of mammography and the substantial risks involved with it. This literature review raises concerns about the lack of information available for healthy women to make a fully informed decision about mammography screening. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1304 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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The language of nursing practice in hospitals |
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1997 |
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held by NZNO Library and author |
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Proceedings of the National Nursing Informatics Co |
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Hospitals; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Care plans |
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A paper presenting the findings of a small research project involving a group of self-selected senior nurses of Wellington Hospital to explore the nature of nursing practice in the care and management of hospitalised patients and to formalise the language that would acknowledge its significance in the current effort of hospitals to define patient care pathways. The nature of hospital nursing practice was described in themes of a generic process of nurse-patient care that articulates a distinct specialism of hospital nursing, whatever the hospital department in which nurses hold positions. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1322 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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What is nursing research? |
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Journal Article |
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1998 |
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P. Watson & M.Woods (Eds.), Waiora: Nursing research in Aotearoa/New Zealand, evolving a shared sense of our future. Proceedings of the Nursing Research Section/Te Runanga O Aotearoa (New Zealand Nurses' Organisation) conference, Wellington 26-27 March. |
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Nursing research; Nursing |
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This conference paper outlines the nature of nursing research developing the distinct knowledge for nursing practice. It is presented as a cumulative process of knowledge development about health, practice and service delivery. Nursing research is illustrated by tracing a personal trajectory of research over 25 years that addressed questions relating to and derived from the practice of nursing. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1326 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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The innovation effort: ?Are you in or are you out?? |
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Miscellaneous |
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2007 |
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http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/7696/$File/mlitchfield.pdf |
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Nursing; Primary health care; Policy |
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A graphic presentation in PDF format (April 2007) of the findings and policy implications of the developmental evaluation research programme for the Turangi Primary Health Care Nursing Innovation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1327 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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The successful design and delivery of rural health services: The meaning of success |
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2002 |
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Accessible from www.moh.govt.nz |
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Rural health services; Management; Primary health care |
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A report on the analysis of data from an in-depth survey designed by Sue Dawson, previously Rural Health Researcher in the Centre for Rural Health, and follow-up interviews. The study purpose was to construct a definition of ?successful design and delivery of rural health services? as a step towards a measurement tool. Participants were grouped as general practitioners (GPs), nurses and community representatives. A format for a participatory approach to evaluation of rural health services is derived from the criteria of success identified, with its relevance for the implementation of the new Government primary health care strategy explicit. This format provided the basis for a subsequent evaluation case study undertaken in a small rural forestry township by the Centre for Rural Health. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1328 |
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Brinkman, A.; Wilson-Salt, R.; Walker, L. |
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Education survey report: Implications for practice |
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2008 |
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http://www.nzno.org.nz |
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Professional development; Professional Competence; Nursing |
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Professional development is an ongoing requirement of nurses as a result of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act. The Act?s principal purpose is to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring health practitioners are fit and competent to practise. This survey was designed to explore the avenues nurses have taken, and would prefer to take, for their professional development. The questionnaire was sent to a random sample of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation's registered and enrolled nurse members. Nurses overwhelmingly favoured professional development in the workplace. More than half the respondents reported a conflict with other time commitments, while a number of respondents wrote of their desire for work-life balance. The cost of fees, ability to take time off work, and time and travelling distance were all hurdles to professional development. Nurses cited information technology, conflict resolution, managing challenging behaviour, and dealing with rostered & rotating shifts as aspects of their current work for which their nursing education (pre and post) had not adequately prepared them. Nurses also indicated that their pre-registration education in health systems and political processes was inadequate for their current work. As nurses aged, their interest in professional development increased, though many still preferred workplace options. The authors conclude that, in order for professional development opportunities to be accessible and relevant, resources and time must be made available. This is vital to achieve ongoing education of nurses and improved patient outcomes. Management support, combined with effective assessment of learning needs guiding professional development opportunities, are fundamental to ensuring nurse competence. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1329 |
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