Butters, K. J. (2008). A qualitative study of the ethical practice of newly-graduated nurses working in mental health. Master's thesis, Massey University, .
Abstract: Presents a qualitative exploration of factors that influence eight newly-graduated nurses as they endeavour to practice ethical mental health nursing. Gathers data from in-depth interviews with the participants, analysed using a thematic analysis method. Considers aspects of the social and political context within which the participants are situated.
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Komene, E., Sami, L., Wiapo, C., Davis, J., & Adams, S. (2023). Whakaropu: an exemplar fostering professional development and cultural growth with a collective grouping of Maori and Pacific nurses. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(2). Retrieved June 28, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.90845
Abstract: Reports on the experiences of five Maori and two Pacific nurses, and three senior indigenous nurse leaders, of being involved in a whakaropu (collective grouping) to attend and present at the National Enrolled Nurse Conference. Conducts face-to-face and online interviews with the members of the group to determine the value of the innovation to foster learning experiences for Maori and Pacific nurses.
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Moir, C., Taylor, P., Seaton, P., Snell, H., & Wood, S. (2023). Changes noticed following a pressure-injury link-nurse programme. Kaitiaki Nursing Research, 14(1), 19–24.
Abstract: Identifies changes that link nurses noticed in their practice areas as a result of participating in a pressure-injury prevention programme. Uses three nurse focus groups to collect data about changes in pressure-injury prevention within their practice areas following implementation of a link-nurse programme. Talks to 22 nurses about increasing awareness of pressure injury prevention, use of assessment tools and documentation, and acquisition of injury prevention equipment.
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Marshall, D. (2016). Surgical nurses' non-technical skills: A human factors approach. Doctoral thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
Abstract: Explores the social and cognitive non-technical skills (NTS) required of nurses practising in general surgical wards, a taxonomy of NTS for general surgical nurses, and identifies the differences in levels of performance of the NTS between experienced and less experienced nurses, by means of applied cognitive task analysis (ACTA). Highlights the association between poor performance of NTS with adverse patient events. Conducts the study in four surgical wards in a metropolitan hospital, using observation and semi-structured interviews with RNs.
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Manning, E. (2022). Self-employed registered nurses: The impact of liminality and gender on professional identities and spaces. Doctoral thesis, Massey University, Manawatu.
Abstract: Explores the experiences of self-employed registered nurses (RN) in NZ working in the practice area of professional advice and policy. Enrols 13 home-based participants and conducts interviews about their practice scopes and limitations from the perspectives of liminality and gender theories, with a feminist post-structuralist lens.
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Harvey, G. (2022). 'Thank you for telling our story...': An exploration of the needs of migrant nurses undergoing competence assessment for New Zealand registration. Master's thesis, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin.
Abstract: Seeks to give voice to migrant nurses, using case-study methodology to highlight their experience of the competence assessment process. Distributes a questionnaire to a group of 22 newly-arrived IQNs, and conducts interviews with 10 IQNs who had been working in NZ for several years. Uncovers the motivations among the first group and reflections on the Competence Assessment Programme (CAP) among the second. Makes recommendations for CAP training based on the results of the study.
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Zambas, S., Dewar, J., & McGregor, J. (2023). The Maori student nurse experience of cohorting: Enhancing retention and professional identity as a Maori nurse. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(1). Retrieved June 28, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.73358
Abstract: Identifies cohorting as a culturally-responsive teaching and learning strategy, which in the case of a Bachelor of Health Science Nursing programme led to whanaungatanga (connection), tikanga (correct practice), wananga (learning conversation), and manaakitanga (ethic of care) among the Maori cohorts. Conducts focus groups with students in years two and three of the programme to explore their experiences.
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Wiapo, C., Sami, L., Komene, E., Wilkinson, S., Davis, J., Cooper, B., et al. (2023). From kaimahi to enrolled nurse: A successful workforce initiative to increase Maori nurses in primary health care. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 39(1). Retrieved June 28, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.74476
Abstract: Describes a national initiative to increase the capacity and capability of the Maori health workforce by supporting kaimahi (unregulated health workers) to become enrolled nurses (EN) delivering care within their communities. Uses Kaupapa Maori principles to create a strengths-based framework, focusing on self-determination and validating Matauranga Maori (Maori knowledge). Outlines the key components of the Earn as you Learn model.
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Holloway, K., Baker, J., & Lumby, J. (2009). Specialist nursing famework for New Zealand: A missing link in workforce planning. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 10(4), 269–275.
Abstract: Explores the NZ context underpinning adequate specialist nurse workforce supply, contending that effective workforce planning would be supported by the
development of a single unified framework for specialist nursing practice in NZ, with the potential to support accurate data collection and to enable service providers to identify and plan transparent and transferable pathways for specialist nursing service provision and development. Argues that advanced practice nursing frameworks assist in increasing productivity through building an evidence base about advanced practice, enhancing consistency and equity of expertise, supporting a reduction in role duplication, and enabling succession planning and sustainability.
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Crogan, P. A. (2010). Nurses' perceptions of their role in quality improvement change. Master's thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland.
Abstract: Explores how nurses perceive quality improvement (QI) change, determines what is needed for nursing to further contribute to QI change and identifies the potential disconnect between the two. Undertakes a sequential, mixed-methods approach, using a questionnaire followed by a focus group representing 10 per cent of RNs at Middlemore Hospital.
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Vuorinen, M. (2017). Registered nurses' experiences with, and feelings and attitudes towards, interRAI-LTCF in New Zealand in 2017. Master's thesis, Massey University, Albany.
Abstract: Conducts 12 interviews with Registered Nurses (RN) 18 months after the International Resident Assessment Instrument for Long-Term Care Facilities (interRAI-LTCF) became mandatory in NZ. Bases the interviews on a United Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. Analyses the benefits and drawbacks of InterRAI-LTCF according to RN experience, and what they feel would improve the system.
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Paddy, A. (2010). Ageing at work: the phenomenon of being an older experienced health professional. Doctoral thesis, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
Abstract: Interviews 14 participants, 10 older and experienced health professionals, and four managers. Describes the lived experience of health professionals ageing at work, and of the managers interacting with them. Demonstrates that the ability of older practitioners to adapt to meet the ongoing physical demands of practice and their shifting workplace environment determines whether they will be valued at work and remain in their roles.
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Fletcher, S. (2021). “It's one less thing I have to do” : does referring patients to a co-located psychology service impact on the well-being of primary care health providers?.
Abstract: Investigates wheether the impact of a co-located psychological service to which Primary Care Providers cn refer patients with mild to moderate mental health needs, would impact on the well-being of the providers at work. Describes Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) services delivered by psychologists working in a a large primary care practice in the lower North Island. Conducts interviews with GPs, nurse practitioners (NP) and registered nurses (RN), analysing the data using thematic analysis. Finds an inverse relationship between the FACT service and the well-being of staff.
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Ingram, L. (2021). There is more than one way of nursing : new graduate nurses' experiences of their first year of practice. Master's thesis, Massey University, Albany.
Abstract: Undertakes to explain the experiences of new graduate registered nurses (NGRN) undertaking a nurse entry-to-practice programme (NETP). Uses focus group data to construct a theory of NGRN experience, utilising constructivist grounded theory method. Interviews NGRNs in the Waikato DHB NETP, which uses a bicultural model. Concludes that NGRNs value culture in assessing patient need. Identifies barriers to valuing patients' culture from short staffing, stress and fear, work pressuress, and lack of insight into the cultural needs of patients from team members.
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Te Whata, T. D. (2020). Determining the value of Maori nurses in Aotearoa. Master's thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Abstract: Offers an understanding of how nursing discourse is embedded within legislation, regulatory bodies, and nursing practice and its direct impact on the health and well-being of Maori nurses. Argues that nursing discourse marginalises and undervalues tikanga. Explores the experiences of Maori registered nurses (RN) using a kaupapa Maori, mixed-method approach. Surveys over 300 Maori RNs about career and professional development, use of tikanga, cultural identity, and racism/discrimination at work.
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