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Vallance, E., & Scott, S. (2003). A critique of problem-based learning in nursing education and the contribution it can make toward beginning professional practice, part two. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 19(3), 40–49.
Abstract: In this article, the second of two, the literature is examined to determine the ability of problem-based learning to develop professional nursing practice. Professional practice depends on critical thinking for the development of both rational problem-solving skills and critical reflective thinking. This article proposes that problem-based learning has the potential to develop the critical thinking skills required for problem solving and decision-making. However problem-based learning is less likely to promote the critical reflective thinking without which the transformative practice needed to drive health gains in the 21st century is unlikely to emerge.
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Rodgers, V., Marshall, B., Hey, F., Blackwell, A., & Lewer, P. (2017). Readiness for providing primary palliative care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(3). Retrieved June 30, 2024, from www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Undertakes a pilot study by specialist Supportive Education and Quality (SEQUAL) palliative care team in 5 aged residential care (ARC) facilities in regional NZ. Conducts a clinical staff survey and facility desktop document review to determine readiness, need for and level of support required, to enhance primary palliative care for residents. Identifies lack of experience and palliative care education among clinical staff.
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Connor, M. J., Nelson, K. M., & Maisey, J. (2009). Impact of innovation funding on a rural health nursing service : the Reporoa experience. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 25(2), 4–14.
Abstract: Examines the impact of innovation funding through the MOH primary health-care nursing innovation funding scheme on Health Reporoa Inc, which offers a first-contact rural nursing service to the village of Reporoa and surrounding districts. Looks at funding impact during the project period of 2003-2006, and in the two years that followed.
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Watson, P. (2008). Preschool children frequently seen but seldom heard in nursing care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 24(3), 41–48.
Abstract: Maintains that children's voices are largely unheard in nursing practice. Recommends the need for research that seeks to understand how preschool children experience being ill and how they communicate those experiences to others.
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Haggerty, C., Holloway, K., & Wilson, D. (2012). Entry to nursing practice preceptor education and support : could we do better? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(1), 30–39.
Abstract: Reveals that recent longitudinal evaluation of 21 Nursing Entry to Practice (NETP) programmes in NZ identified that preceptorship selection, education and support are not properly resourced. Identifies the factors preventing preceptors from receiving appropriate training and recommends development of a clearly-defined preceptor selection and education process.
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Haitana, J., & Bland, M. (2011). Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 27(1), 4–12.
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.
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Walker, R., Abel, S., & Meyer, A. (2010). What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(2), .26–34.
Abstract: Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters.
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Barnhill, D., McKillop, A., & Aspinall, C. (2012). The impact of postgraduate education on registered nurses working in acute care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 28(2), 27–36.
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.
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Hughes, F. (2001). Locating health policy and nursing: Time for a closer relationship. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 17(3), 5–14.
Abstract: This paper outlines the role that policy and nursing have in a demanding and changing health care environment. It shows the basic tenets of policy, and provides strategies to enable nurses to increase their involvement in policy-making.
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Hughes, M., & Farrow, T. (2005). Invisible borders: Sexual misconduct in nursing. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 21(2), 15–25.
Abstract: This paper identifies the issue of sexual misconduct by nurses in New Zealand. There is evidence that some nurses have been involved in sexual misconduct, resulting in disciplinary proceedings against them. Despite this, there is an absence of guidelines and discussion for New Zealand nurses to prevent such occurrences. This article identifies difficulties in naming and defining sexual misconduct, and discusses sexual misconduct as an abuse of power by nurses. New Zealand and international literature about sexual misconduct by nurses and other health professionals is described, as are guidelines designed to prevent sexual misconduct. Finally, the authors make recommendations for actions needed to facilitate New Zealand nurses in identifying and avoiding sexual misconduct in practice.
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Warren, B. L. (2002). Intramuscular injection angle: Evidence for practice? (Vol. 18).
Abstract: This article presents the findings of a search for evidence to support the 45-60 degree angle of insertion for intramuscular injection of vaccine which is recommended in New Zealand. With the objective of discovering the evidence base for an intramuscular injection angle which differs from that recommended by the World Health Organisation and the accepted practice experienced by the author in the UK, Canada, Malawi and the USA, a comprehensive library and internet literature search was undertaken. Information was also sought by personal correspondence and contact with a range of immunisation specialists. Both the literature specifically on needle angle and that which includes needle angle within a wider investigation of technique is included. Overwhelmingly the evidence supports a 90 degree angle of needle insertion for intramuscular injection as being most effective in terms of patient comfort, safety and efficacy of vaccine.
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Malcolm, H. (2004). Patient privacy in a shared hospital room: Right or luxury? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 20(1), 28–35.
Abstract: In this article the author discusses the New Zealand legislation aimed at protecting the individual's right to privacy and concludes that practice may place healthcare consumers' rights at risk. While patient privacy should be of concern to all health professionals, the focus here is on the nurse's role in relation to recently formulated competencies published by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, which includes the recommendation that care be seen to exhibit an awareness of healthcare consumers' rights to privacy alongside the expectation that nurses question practices that compromise patient privacy.
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Farrow, T., McKenna, B., & O'Brien, A. J. (2002). Initiating committal proceedings 'just in case' with voluntary patients: A critique of nursing practice. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 18(2), 15–23.
Abstract: The authors report a clinical audit that, combined with anecdotal evidence, verifies the practice of putting section 8B medical certificates on the files of voluntary mental health patients at the time of admission. This is seen as a strategy to balance the requirement to support and promote the autonomy of voluntary patients with the need to protect those patients or other people. A conceptual analysis of these issues indicates that such a practice is both legally questionable and ethically inappropriate. The authors suggest an alternative framework for practice that is legally and ethically preferable for both nurses and patients.
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Turney, F., & Kushner, B. (2017). The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 33(1). Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age.
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Horsburgh, M., Smith, V. A., & Kivell, D. (2002). South Auckland community paediatric nursing service: A framework for evaluation. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 18(3), 40–49.
Abstract: This paper describes the Kidz First paediatric community homecare nursing team in South Auckland. While the service was not initially planned as an integrated approach to child health, its evolution reflects the move to more community based care delivery and the expansion of nurse-led initiatives in New Zealand. The components of a community paediatric home nursing team as described by Eaton (2000) are used to provide the framework with which to describe the service. A focus group held with the Kidz First paediatric community homecare nurses has enabled definition of the key nursing components provided to children and their families living in South Auckland.
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