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Author |
Lim, Anecita Gigi; North, Nicola; Shaw, John |
Title |
Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
30 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
18-27 |
Keywords |
Nurse prescribing; Authorised prescribing; Nurse practitioner; Patient safety; Prescribing education |
Abstract |
Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1493 |
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Author |
Adams, Sue; Boyd, Michal; Carryer, Jenny; Bareham, Corinne; Tenbensel, Tim |
Title |
A survey of the NP workforce in primary healthcare settings in New Zealand. |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2020 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
133 |
Issue |
1523 |
Pages |
29-40 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Surveys |
Abstract |
Describes the demographics, distribution, clinical settings and employment arrangements of the NZ nurse practitioner (NP) workforce in primary healthcare settings, and organisational factors limiting their practice. Surveys 160 NPs and finds that general practice and aged residential care were the most common clinical settings. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1780 |
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Author |
Mackay, B. |
Title |
General practitioners' perceptions of the nurse practitioner role: An exploratory study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
Volume |
116 |
Issue |
1170 |
Pages |
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Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Physicians; Interprofessional relations; Primary health care |
Abstract |
This study explores perceptions of general practitioners in the Northland District Health Board (NDHB) regarding the nurse practitioner role, identifying their knowledge of and perceived problems with that role, and their experience of nurses in advanced practice. A purposive sample of all 108 general practitioners in NDHB was undertaken, with a response rate of 46.3%. General practitioners favourably viewed nurse practitioner functions traditionally associated with nursing, such as health teaching, home visiting, obtaining health histories, and taking part in evaluation of care, but less favourably viewed those functions associated with medicine, such as prescribing, ordering laboratory tests, and physical assessment. While expecting few problems with patient acceptance, the general practitioners felt that funding and doctors' acceptance would be problematic. Most general practitioners indicated they had knowledge of the nurse practitioner role and had experienced working with a nurse in advanced practice, but some uncertainty and lack of knowledge about the nurse practitioner role was evident. The author recommends more education and discussion with Northland general practitioners to ensure they are fully informed about the nurse practitioner role and its potential positioning in primary healthcare, to reduce uncertainty, minimise role confusion and promote collaboration between general practitioners and nurse practitioners. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
557 |
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Author |
Gagan, M.J.; Boyd, M.; Wysocki, K.; and Williams, D.J. |
Title |
The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
Abbreviated Journal |
JAANP |
Volume |
26 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
612-619 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Nursing history |
Abstract |
Provides an overview of the practices and outcomes of nurse practitioners (NP) across a variety of healthcare specialties since NPs were first registered in 2002. Uses the PEPPA model as a guide for the organisation of data, the discussion of findings, and recommendations for the future. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1845 |
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Author |
Carryer, J.B.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Gardner, A. |
Title |
The core role of the nurse practitioner: Practice, professionalism and clinical leadership |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Journal of Clinical Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
16 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1818-1825 |
Keywords |
Professional competence; Nurse practitioners; Evaluation research; Cross-cultural comparison |
Abstract |
This article draws on empirical evidence to illustrate the core role of nurse practitioners in Australia and New Zealand. A study jointly commissioned by both countries' Regulatory Boards developed information of the newly created nurse practitioner role, to develop shared competency and educational standards. This interpretive study used multiple data sources, including published and grey literature, policy documents, nurse practitioner programme curricula and interviews with 15 nurse practitioners from the two countries. The core role of the nurse practitioner was identified as having three components: dynamic practice, professional efficacy and clinical leadership. Nurse practitioner practice is dynamic and involves the application of high level clinical knowledge and skills in a wide range of contexts. The nurse practitioner demonstrates professional efficacy, enhanced by an extended range of autonomy that includes legislated privileges. The nurse practitioner is a clinical leader with a readiness and an obligation to advocate for their client base and their profession at the systems level of health care. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
932 |
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Author |
Hales, A.; Dignam, D. |
Title |
Nurse prescribing lessons from the US |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
8 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
12-15 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Prescriptive authority; Cross-cultural comparison; Advanced nursing practice; Education |
Abstract |
The researchers present a survey of a sample population of 32 advanced practice nurses (APN) in the US about their experiences of acquiring and implementing prescriptive authority. The issues relevant to nurse practitioners in New Zealand are discussed, around acquiring knowledge and education, relationships with other professionals, establishing the role, and retaining the nursing role. The intent and scope of APN prescribing in the US is also discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1007 |
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Author |
Milligan, K.; Neville, S.J. |
Title |
Health assessment and its relationship to nursing practice in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
10 |
Issue |
1/2 |
Pages |
7-11 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Professional competence; Nurse practitioners; Cross-cultural comparison |
Abstract |
This article draws on Australian experience to gain insight to three specific areas of health assessment that are topical in New Zealand, which has recently introduced the concept into nursing training. The issues are annual registration based on evidence of competence to practice, a review of undergraduate curricula, and the development of nurse practitioner/advanced nurse practitioner roles. The meaning of the concept 'health assessment' is also clarified in order to provide consistency as new initiatives in nursing are currently being developed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1090 |
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Author |
Jacobs, S.; Boddy, J.M. |
Title |
The genesis of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand: Policy, politics and education |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
24 |
Issue |
1 (Mar) |
Pages |
11-22 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; History of nursing; Policy; Scope of practice |
Abstract |
This contemporary historical study examines the health sector environment of the 1990s and the turn of the 21st century, and assesses the policy initiatives undertaken to advance nursing in New Zealand during that period. The authors look at the conditions and forces that saw nursing achieve a new emphasis on advanced and expanded scope of nursing practice, less than a decade after the commencement of New Zealand's first pre-registration nursing degrees. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
452 |
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Author |
Diers, D. |
Title |
“Noses and eyes”: Nurse practitioners in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
24 |
Issue |
1 (Mar) |
Pages |
4-10 |
Keywords |
Cross-cultural comparison; Nurse practitioners; History of nursing |
Abstract |
Principles for understanding and evolving nurse practitioner practice, politics and policy are distilled from 40 years of experience in the United States and Australia. The issues in all countries are remarkably similar. The author suggests that some historical and conceptual grounding may assist the continuing development of this expanded role for nursing in New Zealand. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
965 |
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Author |
Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B.; Gardner, A. |
Title |
Competency and capability: Imperative for nurse practitioner education |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
The author-version of article, available online from Queensland University of Technology ePrints arc |
Volume |
24 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
8-14 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Nurse practitioners; Curriculum |
Abstract |
The objective of this study was to conduct research to inform the development of standards for nurse practitioner education in Australia and New Zealand and to contribute to the international debate on nurse practitioner practice. The research was conducted in all states of Australia where the nurse practitioner is authorised, and in New Zealand. The research was informed by multiple data sources including nurse practitioner programme curricula documents from relevant universities in Australia and New Zealand, interviews with academic convenors of these programmes and interviews with nurse practitioners. Findings include support for masters level of education as preparation for the nurse practitioner. These programs need to have a strong clinical learning component and in-depth education for the sciences of specialty practice. Additionally an important aspect of education for the nurse practitioner is the centrality of student directed and flexible learning models. This approach is well supported by the literature on capability. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
882 |
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Author |
Nelson, Katherine M; Connor, Margaret; Alcorn, Gillian D |
Title |
Innovative nursing leadership in youth health |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
27-37 |
Keywords |
Clinical leadership; Innovation; Youth health; Nurse practitioner; Primary health care |
Abstract |
Looks one of the eleven health care nursing innovation projects funded by the Ministry of Health: Vibe Youth Transition Services, located in the Hutt Valley, formerly known as the Hutt Valley Youth Service. Highlights the leadership role provided by the nurse practitioner (NP) which led to youth health and development nationally. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1441 |
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Author |
Unac, Fiona; Marshall, Bob; Crawford, Ruth |
Title |
Nurse practitioner access to radiology and laboratory ser |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
27-37 |
Keywords |
NZ nurse practitioner; Radiology tests; Laboratory tests; Barriers |
Abstract |
Reports the findings of a quantitative descriptive survey of all NZ registered nurse practitioners (NPs), exploring NP access to radiology and laboratory services in 2008. Identifies the types of diagnostic tests NPs order from either laboratory or radiology services and the obstacles they face. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1453 |
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Author |
Adams, Sue; Carryer, Jenny; Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
Title |
Institutional ethnography : an emerging approach for health and nursing research |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
31 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
18-26 |
Keywords |
Institutional ethnography; Ruling relations; Nurse practitioners; Health research; Sociological inquiry |
Abstract |
Introduces institutional ethnography as an approach to sociological inquiry for health and nursing research in NZ. Provides an overview, introducing key concepts, and describing how institutional ethnography is used in research on the establishment of nurse practitioners and their services in rural primary health care. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1499 |
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Author |
Rook, Helen; Hales, Caz; Milligan, Kaye; Jones, Mark |
Title |
Dr Jill Wilkinson's discourse analysis of the sources of power and agency for nursing |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
37 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
37-41 |
Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Nurse practitioners |
Abstract |
Highlights two articles written by Jill Wilkinson in 2008 pertaining to the Ministerial Taskforce on Nursing in 1998, in which she discusses the conflict between autonomy and unionism in nursing and the development of the nurse practitioner (NP) role. Considers the ongoing challenges to establish NP toles in mainstream health services. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1689 |
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Author |
Adams, Sue; Oster, Sandy; Davis, Josephine |
Title |
The training and education of nurse practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand: Time for nationwide refresh [editorial] |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
38 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1-4 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Nursing education; Primary health care |
Abstract |
Argues that the following measures must be taken to ensure the ongoing development and establishment of nurse practitioners (NP) across the health sector: review of NP competencies; support for NPs to undertake the nurse practitioner training programme
(NPTP); formation of nationally-consistent and funded NPTPs; mentoring novice NPs; and a national workforce plan for NPs. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1792 |
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