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McKenna, B. |
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Joint appointment: bridging the 'theory-practice' gap through collaboration |
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1999 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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5 |
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2 |
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14-16 |
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In New Zealand, there is a festering debate over a theory-practice gap in nursing. Joint appointments present as a potential solution to this issue. Joint appointments refer to a variety of arrangements whereby concurrent employment occurs within an educational institution and a clinical setting.Advantages for the appointees include job satisfaction, and professional growth. Clinical credibility for nurse educators enables improved facilitation of student learning. In clinical areas, benefits in patient care are associated with the marrying of academic rigor with clinical practice. Some appointees input into staff development, act as consultants on nursing issues and undertake research. Disadvantages in the concept focus on role conflict (incongruity between the roles) and role ambiguity (lack of clarity concerning expectations). Success of the ventures depends upon the personal attributes of appointees; realistic expectations; flexibility to allow the concept to evolve; and support from colleagues and management.This research describes a case study of a joint appointment between a nurse lecturer and a senior staff nurse in an acute forensic psychiatry unit. Advantages, disadvantages and reasons for success are discussed in relation to the literature findings. The discussion focuses on the need to develop research methodology to further clarify potential benefits and advantages |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 444 |
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444 |
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Thompson, R.; Farrow, T. |
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The Workbook Portfolio: Facilitating undergraduate student learning in the mental health clinical area |
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1999 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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2 |
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21-30 |
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Mental health; Teaching methods; Critical thinking |
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This article describes the use of a model that has been developed to assist students in tackling the complex issues surrounding mental health nursing. The Workbook Portfolio has identifiable components that encourage the development of reflective and analytical skills, which allow nurses to practice within an environment that is influenced and determined by a complex, and sometimes contradictory, range of external influences. The article explains the workings of this model so it can be used by educators to for students in the mental health setting. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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637 |
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Walker, J.; Bailey, S. |
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Title |
The clinical performance of new degree graduates |
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1999 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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2 |
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31-42 |
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New graduate nurses; Professional competence; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
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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 @ |
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638 |
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Richardson, S. |
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Emergency departments and the inappropriate attender: Is it time for a reconceptualisation of the role of primary care in emergency facilities? |
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1999 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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2 |
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13-20 |
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Emergency nursing; Primary health care |
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This paper reviews currently identified issues concerning emergency department attendance, and examines the core question of the role of primary care in the emergency department. Asks whether this is an appropriate use of emergency department resources, and if so, what the implications are for the role of the emergency nurse. Suggests the establishment of Minor Injury Units in New Zealand like those in the UK. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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641 |
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Author |
McKenna, B. |
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Title |
Bridging the theory-practice gap |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
1999 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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5 |
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2 |
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14-16 |
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Psychiatric nursing; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
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The author presents a case study of a joint appointment between a nurse lecturer and a staff nurse in an acute forensic psychiatry unit. He explores the advantages, disadvantages and reasons for success in relation to the findings of a survey of the literature on joint appointments. This technique is seen as a means of narrowing the gap between theory and practice which resulted when nurse training was transferred from hospitals to polytechnics. He highlights the need to develop research methodology to clarify potential benefits of this approach. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1024 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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Title |
Practice wisdom |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Advances in Nursing Science |
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22 |
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2 |
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62-73 |
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Nursing research; Nursing; Health knowledge |
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The paper is the report of two cumulative research projects studying the nature of nursing knowledge and methodology to develop it. They were undertaken as theses for masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Minnesota, USA. Nursing knowledge is depicted as relational: an evolving participatory process of research-as-if-practice of which 'health' (its meaning), dialogue, partnership and pattern recognition are threads inter-related around personal values of vision and community. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1186 |
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1171 |
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Author |
Manssen, A. |
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Aseptic technique in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
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aseptic technique |
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34 |
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14 |
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24-28 |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 449 |
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449 |
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Author |
Russell, D. |
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Changing public health nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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5 |
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11 |
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18-19 |
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Public health; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Teamwork |
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A new approach to public health nursing in the Otago region is described, which comprises of 3 distinct groups of nurses working in early childhood centres, primary schools and high schools. A family nursing assessment approach is used. The philosophical underpinnings of this approach are examined, which seeks to empower patients and engage them in their health care. Two public health nurses are interviewed about the new partnership model of nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1041 |
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1025 |
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Ronaldson, A. |
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Title |
Coping with body image changes after limb loss |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
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5 |
Issue |
11 |
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14-16 |
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People with disabilities; Nursing; Psychology |
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The author reviews the literature on the differences in the way people manage the process of coming to terms with amputation. The socio-cultural implications of body image construction are discussed and a new framework for clinical practice is suggested. The implications for nursing are examined and positions nurses as advocates. The importance of language is identified. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1042 |
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1026 |
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Turia, D. |
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Women's knowledge sources and management decisions |
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1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Massey University Library, Whitirea Community Poly |
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14 |
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1 |
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53 |
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It is evident from the prevalence of items in the popular press and incased research by health professional that, over the last two decades, menopause as been discussed more openly. However, medical information is still largely oriented toward menopause as a disease with emphasis on the pharmacological interventions needed to correct the disease. Literature in medical and nursing journals is also predominantly oriented towards menopause as a state of oestrogen, nurse researchers and feminists writers are challenging this viewsThe aim of the research was to discover how women gain knowledge about menopause, and how they make decisions about “managing” their menopause. In the study knowledge was defined as being more than information. It is seen as being more than information. It is seen as understanding derived from synthesis of data about menopause collected from various sources. Eleven women aged 46-55 recruited through a letter in the researcher's local newspaper, were interviewed. The resulting data was analysed by the constant comparison method as used in grounded theory.A descriptive model was developed including the basic social process of “integrating menopause into midlife”. A tertiary level of education and good social support were found to be associated with the women being seekers of knowledge about their menopause. These women, the majority of the participants, revealed themselves as being self-controlling with respect to their menopause. Among the few who had allowed their menopause to be managed by others, if they experienced adverse effects of the treatment, then there was a move toward greater self management.,Generally, nurses were not seen by the participants as possible sources of information. That finding highlights menopause as an area of health education in which nurses have the potential to play a more active role |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 376 |
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376 |
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McArthur, J.; Dickinson, A.R. |
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Decision making the explicit evidence-based way: Comparing benefits, harms and costs |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
Issue |
1 |
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33-42 |
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Evidence-based medicine; Nursing; Guidelines; Clinical decision making |
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This paper explores the relationship between evidence, decision tools, and the effectiveness of the nursing contribution to health services. It examines a continuum of decision-making within the international trend of the Effectiveness Movement, drawing on international literature and local experience. It draws on the concept of explicit evidence-based decision-making, the guideline development movement as exemplified through the New Zealand Guidelines Group, information technology in decision support, and the challenges of an evidential approach to nursing. This article is based on a paper given at 'The Pride and Passion of Professional Nursing Practice' College of Nurses' Aotearoa (NZ) Conference, Rotorua, 8-9 October 1998. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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639 |
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Holloway, K. T. |
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Developing an evidence base for teaching nursing practice skills in an undergraduate nursing program |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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1 |
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22-32 |
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Nursing; Education; Curriculum; New graduate nurses; Evaluation |
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This research seeks to determine an evidence basis for selecting content for the clinical skills curriculum in an undergraduate programme. Thirty-three senior nurse clinicians from medical-surgical areas in 2 large hospitals offering student placements were asked to rate the frequency of performance of 77 skills for the beginning registered nurse. Those skills frequently used and rated over 65% were considers for inclusion in the undergraduate programme. Clinicians were asked to list the 10 most important skills and related level of competence expected from the newly-registered nurse. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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640 |
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Christensen, D.J.C. |
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Integrating the terminology and titles of nursing practice roles: Quality, particularity and levelling |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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1 |
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4-11 |
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Advanced nursing practice; Nursing specialties; Nursing models |
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The author reconsiders the meaning of expert, specialist and advanced practice. She proposes that they are distinctive and complementary aspects of every nursing role and suggests a set of attributes for each. Expertise is discussed in terms of the quality of performance, speciality in relation to particularity of performance, and advanced practice with regard to the level of performance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 658 |
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644 |
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Peach, J.; Hall, B. |
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Professional boundaries: Being in relationship 'with' yet remaining separate |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
1999 |
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Professional Leader |
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5 |
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1 |
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16-18 |
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Nurse-patient relations; Professional competence |
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This article describes the management of the therapeutic relationship, that is set up between nurses or midwives and those in their care. It reviews the responsibilities of the health practitioner, and looks at issues around boundaries, confidentiality and accountability. It also looks at the role senior colleagues can play in ensuring this intentional relationship is managed professionally. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1288 |
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1273 |
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Author |
Peach, J. |
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The Professional Development Programme: Achievements and outcomes |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
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Professional Leader |
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5 |
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1 |
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6-9 |
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Professional development; Evaluation; Nursing |
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This article backgrounds the professional development programme instigated at Auckland Hospital in 1988, and reviews the achievements of the past 10 years. It describes PDP and distinguishes it from a clinical career pathway. Specific indicators were used to assess the achievement of the programme, and these are presented. Overall the programme achieved it's outcomes and at a reasonable cost. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1289 |
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1274 |
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