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Author Davenport, F.A.
Title Dying to know: A qualitative study exploring nurses' education in caring for the dying Type
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Nursing; Education; Terminal care
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1111
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Author Lesa, R.
Title Advanced physical assessment skills: Factors that influence registered nurses' use of skills in the clinical setting, on completion of an advanced health assessment course Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Nursing; Primary health care; Nursing specialties; Education
Abstract Traditionally the use of advanced physical assessment skills when assessing a patient or client has been the domain of the medical profession. The last few decades has seen many changes in health provision that have influenced nursing practice, as a result of the social and economic trends impacting on New Zealand society. A notable change in nursing practice has been an increased emphasis on the use of advanced physical assessment skills by registered nurses, as an expected part of the registered nurse's health assessment. Nurses in the United States, and more recently Canada and Australia, readily include these skills as an expansion of their health assessment into their nursing practice. The purpose of this research is to investigate whether New Zealand registered nurses have done the same. The factors that influence the registered nurses' use of these skills are also explored. This descriptive design was chosen in order to focus on exploring and describing this phenomenon in a holistic fashion. Data collection involved one hour semi- structured interviews with seven participants who all completed the same postgraduate advanced health assessment educational course. Three themes were identified as influencing the use of advanced physical assessment skills; the registered nurse's work environment, the registered nurse's attributes and the registered nurse's original nursing education. The findings from this research have implications for nurses in practice and nurse educators, in both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 498
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Author Dallas, Janette; Neville, Stephen
Title Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 6-16
Keywords (up) Older men; Health education; Health screening; Gerontological nursing; Surveys
Abstract Describes the health education and health screening received by community-dwelling men aged 65 or older. Undertakes a survey of 59 men in Wanganui via a self-administered questionnaire. Investigates the barriers/benefits to healthy living choices.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1470
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Author Woods, Heather
Title Oral history: a rich tapestry of information Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Kaitiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 62-64
Keywords (up) Oral history; Interviewing; Oral history collections; Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF)
Abstract Explains oral history, its types and best practice. Introduces the Oral History and Sound Collection at Turnbull Library, focusing on the Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) special collection of oral history interviews with nurses, which arose out of the NERF Oral History Project. Provides examples of three oral history interview records from the collection.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1853
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Author Mockett, L.; Horsfall, J.; O'Callaghan, W.
Title Education leadership in the clinical health care setting: A framework for nursing education development Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Nurse Education in Practice Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 6 Pages 404-410
Keywords (up) Organisational change; Law and legislation; Nursing; Education; Leadership
Abstract This paper describes how a new framework for clinical nursing education was introduced at Counties Manukau District Health Board. The project was initiated in response to the significant legislative and post registration nursing education changes within New Zealand. The journey of change has been a significant undertaking, and has required clear management, strong leadership, perseverance and understanding of the organisation's culture. The approach taken to managing the change had four stages, and reflects various change management models. The first stage, the identification process, identified the impetus for change. Creating the vision is the second stage and identified what the change would look like within the organisation. To ensure success and to guide the process of change a realistic and sustainable vision was developed. Implementing the vision was the third stage, and discusses the communication and pilot phase of implementing the nursing education framework. Stage four, embedding the vision, explores the process and experiences of changing an education culture and embedding the vision into an organisation. The paper concludes by discussing the importance of implementing robust, consistent, strategic and collaborative processes that reflect and evaluate best educational nursing practice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1036
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Author Grant-Mackie, D.
Title A literature review of competence in relation to speciality nursing Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library, NZNO Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Paediatric nursing; Nursing specialties; Professional competence; Nursing; Education
Abstract The original aim of the study was to find out through a questionnaire what child health/paediatric nurses in New Zealand/Aotearoa saw as their needs for post-registration education. Nurses were completing courses in the United Kingdom and returning to New Zealand/Aotearoa and realising that their nursing capabilities had improved. They became senior nurses with education responsibilities and exhibited political leadership among their colleagues in the field of child health/paediatric nursing. They were becoming increasingly concerned at the lack of any clinical courses in the specialty of child health/paediatric nursing to promote an appropriate standard of practice. It was intended that a research project about post-registration child health/paediatric education would assist concerned nurses to develop a programme. The time needed for such a project did not fit with a limited research paper. It was decided to reduce the project to a review of the literature on competence in nursing, with some comment on the specialty of child health/paediatric nursing. In order for nurses to find what they need to learn and know, an understanding of competence in nursing practice is required. Competence is defined as the ability of the nurse to carry out specific work in a designated area at a predetermined standard. Issues around competence, defining a scope of practice, development and assessment of competence, and regulation of nursing, are part of the context in which accountability for the practice of nurses sits.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1123
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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 Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 5 Pages 26-38
Keywords (up) 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.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 975
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Author Blackie, S.A.H.
Title Women, work, study and health: The experience of nurses engaged in paid work and further education Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Parents and caregivers; Nursing; Education
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 789
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Author Chapman, C.
Title The elective way: An exploration of pre-operative education for orthopaedic joint replacements Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Patient satisfaction; Surgery; Education
Abstract This research paper provides a description and analysis of literature and research focusing on pre-operative education programmes available internationally and nationally for patients receiving total joint replacements. This discussion differentiates between pre-assessment and pre-operative education to provide an understanding that both aspects are important in there own right. Together pre-assessment and pre-operative education complement each other to provide total care for patients awaiting total joint replacement surgery. One way of alleviating apprehension experienced by the patient about their surgery is by providing appropriate joint replacement education programmes that meet their needs. This type of programme is a form of empowerment which provides patients with appropriate and relevant information. This allows the patient to be actively involved in their own care and enable them to make informed decisions. The importance of education, information and communication; anxiety and pain; family and peer support; mobility and insecurity is a common thread in the literature where patients describe their experiences and concerns following a total joint replacement. These concepts are discussed and related to why pre-operative education programmes are recommended to help alleviate patients concerns and are important in providing a total multidisciplinary approach to care.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 736 Serial 722
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Author Seccombe, J.
Title Attitudes towards disability in an undergraduate nursing curriculum: The effects of a curriculum change Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 27(5) Pages
Keywords (up) People with disabilities; Nursing; Education; Students
Abstract Through improved technology and treatment and ongoing de-institutionalisation, nurses will encounter growing numbers of people with disabilities in the New Zealand community and hospitals. Quality of nursing care is influenced by attitude and this study was to evaluate the effect of a curriculum change on the attitudes of two different streams of student nurses towards people with disabilities. During the year 2002 a focused disability unit was introduced to the revised undergraduate nursing curriculum of a major educational institution in New Zealand. The opportunity arose to consider student nurses' attitudes toward disabled people, comparing two streams of students undertaking two different curricula. A convenience sample of students completed Yuker, Block and Younng's (1970) Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons scale (ATDP) form B prior to and on completion of their relevant disability unit. No statistically significant difference in scores was demonstrated. A number of possible reasons for this are suggested.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 833
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Author Lim, A.G.; Honey, M.
Title Integrated undergraduate nursing curriculum for pharmacology Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Nurse Education in Practice Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 163-168
Keywords (up) Pharmacology; Curriculum; Nursing; Education
Abstract This article presents an integrated approach to pharmacology education for nurses aligned with constructivist learning theory, as taught at the School of Nursing, University of Auckland. The weaving of pharmacology through the three-year undergraduate curriculum is described, showing the development of a pharmacology curricula thread. The significance of supporting curricula content in areas such as communication skills, law and ethics, as well as sound biological science and physiology knowledge are highlighted.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 707
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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
Volume 28 Issue 2 Pages 27-36
Keywords (up) 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 Tansley, Susan Elizabeth
Title The role of postgraduate education for registered nurses working in the aged care sector Type Book Whole
Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 122 p.
Keywords (up) Postgraduate education; Registered nurses; Aged care; Surveys
Abstract Explores the perspectives of registered nurses (RN) working in aged residential care, and their views and experiences of postgraduate education. Performs a qualitative study using mixed-method data triangulation including document review, focus groups and interviews at four aged care facilities. Conducts focus groups and interviews with five nurse managers and 15 RNs on the value of, and access to postgraduate education.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1791
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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
Volume 29 Issue 2 Pages 32-36
Keywords (up) 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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Author Hennephof, R.
Title Preceptorship and mentoring Type Book Chapter
Year 2005 Publication J. McDrury (Ed.), Nursing matters: A reader for teaching and learning in the clinical setting (pp. 27-45) Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) Preceptorship; Mentoring; Nursingp; Education
Abstract This paper reviews international and local nursing literature on preceptorship and mentoring. This includes an exploration of ways in which these two terms are defined, a discussion of the essential qualities needed to undertake such roles, and an examination of appropriate preparation and exploration of the ways in which registered nurses can be supported when engaged in providing these roles. At the end of the chapter, discussion questions are provided by Joc Parkes.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 765
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