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Author |
Davidson, Raewyn; Bannister, Elizabeth; De Vries, Kay |
Title |
Primary healthcare NZ nurses' experiences of advance directives : understanding their potential role |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2013 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
29 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
26-33 |
Keywords |
Advance directives; Advance care planning; Primary healthcare nurses |
Abstract |
Presents results of a qualitative study of the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of advance directives among 13 senior primary health-care nurses. Analyses participants' understanding of their potential role in this area, supporting the need for open communication in the primary health-care setting. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1484 |
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Author |
Roud, D.; Giddings, D.L.S.; Koziol-McLain, J. |
Title |
A longitudinal survey of nurses' self-reported performance during an entry-to-practice programme |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
21 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
37-46 |
Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Methodology; Professional competence; Training |
Abstract |
The researchers conducted a study to compare self-reported changes in both frequency and quality of performance of nursing behaviours in a cohort of recently graduated nurses undertaking a one year entry to practice programme. Thirty-three nurses were surveyed, seven weeks after beginning the programme and again seven months later, using a modified version of Schwirian's (1978) Six-Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (6-DSNP). Over the study period participants reported significant increases in frequency of performance for the domains of leadership, critical care, teaching/collaboration, and planning/evaluation. Significant increases in the quality of nurse behaviours in the domains of critical care, planning/evaluation and interpersonal relations/communication were also reported. The modified Schwirian 6-DSNP was found to be a useful instrument for measuring nurses' self reporting of performance during periods of transition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 553 |
Serial |
539 |
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Author |
Stewart, R. |
Title |
Opportunistic chlamydia testing: Improving nursing practice through self-audit and reflection |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
21 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
43-52 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Practice nurses; Diseases; Case studies |
Abstract |
This article details how an individual family planning nurse's practice concerning opportunistic testing for sexually transmitted chlamydia was improved through an audit of her testing rates and reflection on the outcome. The leading curable sexually transmitted infection in New Zealand, chlamydia, (including the incidence and spread of the infection and why it is a public health issue) is discussed, and the audit examined. The first audit of fifty consecutive client visits exposed a lack of opportunistic testing. The second looking at a similar but more recent group of client visits, made after the results of the first (zero opportunistic testing) were known, shows an increase in testing and education about chlamydia. Important clinical issues concerning chlamydia testing and treatment are considered. In conclusion the article challenges other nurses in the community to take a lead in raising awareness of the consequences of undiagnosed chlamydial infection and find ways of increasing opportunistic testing for chlamydia within their practice. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 554 |
Serial |
540 |
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Author |
Walker, J.; Bailey, S. |
Title |
The clinical performance of new degree graduates |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
31-42 |
Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Professional competence; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
Abstract |
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 @ |
Serial |
638 |
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Author |
Holloway, K. T. |
Title |
Developing an evidence base for teaching nursing practice skills in an undergraduate nursing program |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
22-32 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Curriculum; New graduate nurses; Evaluation |
Abstract |
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 @ |
Serial |
640 |
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Author |
Yarwood, Judy |
Title |
Nurses' view of family nursing in community contexts: an exploratory study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication ![sorted by Publication field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
24 |
Issue |
2 (Jul) |
Pages |
41-51 |
Keywords |
Family; Family nursing; Community Nurses; Relationships |
Abstract |
Explores, through the use of focus groups, ways in which community based nurses interact with family as a whole. Identifies Public health, Practice, District, Well child health and rural nurses as all having an integral role in building relationships with family to ensure child and family health. Suggests the findings point to a need for the establishment of a recognised family/family health nursing role. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1433 |
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Author |
Richardson, Sandra |
Title |
Senior nurses' perceptions of cultural safety in an acute clinical practice area |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
27-36 |
Keywords |
Cultural safety; Attitudes and beliefs; Senior clinical nurses; Nursing perceptions |
Abstract |
Presents the results of a small study aimed at eliciting the beliefs and attitudes of a group of senior nurses with respect to the concept of cultural safety, and their perception of its role in clinical practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1449 |
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Author |
Ventura-Madangeng, Judee; Wilson, Denise |
Title |
Workplace violence experienced by registered nurses : a concept analysis |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
37-50 |
Keywords |
Workplace violence; Registered nurses and violence; Concept analysis |
Abstract |
Undertakes a concept analysis, based on the relevant literature from 1990-2005, to develop an operational definition of workplace violence as experienced by registered nurses (excluding mental health nurses), together with a set of criteria to identify the phenomenon. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1450 |
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Author |
Mahoney, Laurie |
Title |
Children living with a mentally ill parent : the role of public health nurses |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication ![sorted by Publication field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
4-13 |
Keywords |
Public health nurses; Parental mental illness; Advocacy; Assessment; Focus group |
Abstract |
Aims to identify the public health nurses' role with regard to children who are living with a parent who is suffering from a mental illness. Uses a qualitative research design with 8 public health nurses working in rural and urban settings. Conducts focus groups from which data are gathered and analysed thematically using axial coding. Conducts further focus groups with 6 of the participants to evaluate the themes identified. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1454 |
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Author |
Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah |
Title |
What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
.26-34 |
Keywords |
Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys |
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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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1456 |
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Author |
Wong, Grace; Stokes, Gillian |
Title |
Preparing undergraduate nurses to provide smoking cessation advice and help |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication ![sorted by Publication field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
21-30 |
Keywords |
Nursing education; Smoking cessation; Nursing curricula; Student nurses |
Abstract |
Conducts an online survey of NZ's 17 schools of nursing to investigate the extent that smoking cessation education content is included in undergraduate nursing curricula. Reports which schools teach the recommended ABC approach and which teach approaches not recommended by the Ministry of Health. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1468 |
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Author |
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Title |
Research brief : using a wiki to support student nurses learning discipline-specific health terminology |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication ![sorted by Publication field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
30 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
42-43 |
Keywords |
Wiki; Health terminology; Student nurses |
Abstract |
Determines whether a collaborative exercise using a wiki to teach terminology to student nurses results in better learning. Creates a glossary of health terms, using a wiki to aid student learning while providing an environment in which students develop collaborative skills. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1491 |
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Author |
Janssen, Josephine; Nelson, Katherine |
Title |
Meeting the needs of Maori with diabetes : evaluation of a nurse-led service |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2014 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
30 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
6-18 |
Keywords |
Maori health; Diabetes, Indigenous populations; Maori nurses; Case studies |
Abstract |
Explores the effectiveness and acceptability of a nurse-led Maori diabetes programme run by Te Hauora O Ngati Rarua for their clients. Uses embedded case study evaluation to assess the programme in relation to the Wagner Chronic Care Model. Confirms the importance of providing culturally-appropriate health services by Maori specialist nurses. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1495 |
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Author |
Gifford, Health; Wilson, Denise; Boulton, Amohia |
Title |
Maori perspectives : a deep understanding of nursing and smoking |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2014 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
30 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
35-44 |
Keywords |
Maori nurses; Maori health; Indigenous health; Smoking; Smoking cessation |
Abstract |
Conducts in-depth qualitative interviews with 43 Maori nurses to explore their perceptions and experiences of smoking and quitting, and their views on the impact of smoking on their roles as nurses. Elicits five themes: social context of smoking, identity conflict, impact on practice, experience of smoking, and experience of quitting. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1497 |
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Author |
Garcia, Alicia; Whitehead, Dean; Winter, Helen S |
Title |
Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication ![sorted by Publication field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
31 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
27-33 |
Keywords |
Cancer pain; Oncology nurses; Pain assessment; Pain management; Nursing education |
Abstract |
Undertakes research to explore how oncology nurses perceive cancer pain in patients. Presents the findings of semi-structured interviews with a sample of 5 registered nurses working in a NZ oncology ward, who reported their responses to under-treatment of cancer pain. Highlights the need to explore cancer pain management with patients. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1500 |
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