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Clendon, J.; Krothe, J. |
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Title |
The nurse-managed clinic: An evaluative study |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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20 |
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2 |
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15-23 |
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Evaluation research; Nurse managers; Primary health care; Cross-cultural comparison |
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Part of an international project, the aim of this study was to evaluate a nurse managed primary health care clinic (Mana Health Clinic) from the perspectives of users, funders, and providers of clinical services in order to identify factors which contribute to success. The method used was Fourth Generation Evaluation (FGE) whereby, consistent with the methodological precepts of the constructivist enquiry paradigm, there was active involvement of clients in the process and outcome of the evaluation. Open-ended interviews were conducted with 13 individuals and one focus group. The data yielded four main categories: factors that contribute to success; contrasting past experience of health care with that of nurse-managed care; the effectiveness of nurse-managed care; and suggestions for change in current practice. The authors note that the results to date support a tentative conclusion of success for the clinic. As the study is on-going, summaries of the four categories were fed back to the participants for further discussion and interpretation and eventual integration with data from the similar study being undertaken in the United States. The authors conclude that this paper demonstrates how the use of an appropriate method of evaluation can itself contribute to the success of the nurse managed clinic. |
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Drake, M.; Stokes, G. |
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Managing pre-registration student risk: A professional and legislative minefield |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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20 |
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1 |
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15-27 |
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Risk management; Education; Law and legislation; Nursing |
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This article reports data from 15 schools of nursing, surveyed to identify difficulties experienced by nurse educators with respect to entry, progression and programme completion of undergraduate nursing students. Risk assessment, along with a lack of clear policy and procedures were found to be the main problem areas. Difficulties were exacerbated for educators when there were challenges to their professional judgement, either from the Nursing Council of New Zealand or from within their own institution. The authors argue for more recognition of the dual role of nurse educators, and greater clarification of the Nursing Council of New Zealand role in regulating the student's programme entry and progression, and ultimate admission to the Register. It is suggested that the recently passed Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) provides nursing with an opportunity to address some of these issues. |
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Schroyen, B.; Finlayson, M. |
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Clinical teaching and learning: An action research study |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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20 |
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2 |
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36-45 |
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Education; Nursing; Hospitals |
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Using an educational action research model, a nursing lecturer based in a polytechnic and ten students formed a research group to address one issue that was important to them. The research group chose to plan, implement and evaluate a practical change strategy aimed at improving the teaching and learning relationship between students and staff nurses in clinical settings. A sample of five staff nurses working closely with five students in the group was invited to join the study in order to gain their perspectives on the issues. The findings were that contract learning provides a strategy which, under certain conditions, offers both students and staff nurses an opportunity to improve the effectiveness of their interactions. |
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Barber, A.; Charleston, A.; Anderson, N.; Spriggs, D.; Bennett, D.; Bennett, P.; Thomas, K.; Baker, Y. |
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Changes in stroke care at Auckland Hospital between 1996 and 2001 |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
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New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months |
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117 |
Issue |
1190 |
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Multidisciplinary care teams; Nursing specialties; Hospitals |
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The researchers repeat the 1996 audit of stroke care in Auckland Hospital to assess changes in stroke management since the introduction of a mobile stroke team. The audit prospectively recorded information for all patients with stroke from 1 June to 30 September 2001. They describe the work of the stroke team physician and the specialist stroke nurse and allied health staff who coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients. Variables examined include time to arrival and medical assessment, investigations, acute management, inpatient rehabilitation, and stroke outcome. The researchers then describe recent developments in stroke care and the impact of the stroke service on patient management. |
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Mortensen, A.; Young, N. |
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Title |
Caring for refugees in emergency departments in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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20 |
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2 |
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24-35 |
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Emergency nursing; Culture; Mental health; Health status |
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This paper outlines some of the special health needs of people from refugee backgrounds who present in the emergency department, and the role of emergency department nurses in improving care for refugee and migrant peoples. Refugees and asylum seekers represent a significant proportion of attendees in emergency departments in Auckland Hospitals. Culture and ethnicity are a major factor to be considered in addressing the health care needs of this population. Other factors such as the physical and psychological sequelae of the refugee experience, health care experience prior to arrival in New Zealand, poverty, language, and the trauma of resettlement also have a major impact on health care seeking behaviours. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 557 |
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543 |
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Author |
Spence, D. |
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Title |
Advancing nursing practice through postgraduate education, part two |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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20 |
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3 |
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21-30 |
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Advanced nursing practice; Professional development; Education; Research |
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This paper continues presentation of the findings of a North Island based research project that explored the impact of clinically focused postgraduate education on advancing nursing practice. Like their international counterparts, increasing numbers of New Zealand nurses are enrolling in advanced practice programmes. Yet, despite international evidence supporting the usefulness of Masters level preparation for advancing clinical practice, questions about the need for such development persist. This paper argues that postgraduate education contributes to the development of courage and that this, in turn, is essential to overcoming the barriers that currently constrain the advancement of nursing practice. |
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Spence, D. |
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Title |
Advanced nursing practice through postgraduate education, part one |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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20 |
Issue |
2 |
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46-55 |
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Advanced nursing practice; Education; Professional development; Research |
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In New Zealand the clinically focused postgraduate papers and programmes, available through universities and polytechnics, are evaluated from an educational perspective but little evaluation of the implications for practice has been undertaken. This paper is Part One of a report on a study that sought to illuminate the impact of clinically focused postgraduate education on advancing nursing practice. Hermeneutic methodology provided a framework for analysing both the perspectives of nurses who had undergone such education and those who had directly employed and worked alongside these nurses. Emerging themes are described here. In a second article the findings will be discussed in relation to literature. Constraining factors will be identified and strategies designed to maximise the benefits of education for advancing nursing practice will be recommended. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 555 |
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Stewart, R. |
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Title |
Opportunistic chlamydia testing: Improving nursing practice through self-audit and reflection |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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21 |
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1 |
Pages |
43-52 |
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Nursing; Practice nurses; Diseases; Case studies |
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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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 554 |
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Roud, D.; Giddings, D.L.S.; Koziol-McLain, J. |
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A longitudinal survey of nurses' self-reported performance during an entry-to-practice programme |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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21 |
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2 |
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37-46 |
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New graduate nurses; Methodology; Professional competence; Training |
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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 |
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Lyford, S.; Cook, P. |
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Title |
The Whanaungatanga model of care |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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21 |
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2 |
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26-36 |
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Maori; Hospitals; Nursing models |
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The authors introduce the Kaupapa nursing service at Te Puna Hauora, Tauranga Hospital. It implements an indigenous health model, the Whanaungatanga Model of Care, to guide nursing practice. This paper describes the concept of care it applies to serving its Maori population and the role of the Kaiawhina Social Worker. The authors highlights the interface between primary and secondary care after patients are discharged. The authors address the shortfall of Maori practitioners in the nursing service and the aims of a year-long pre-entry Kaupapa Health Professional Programme. |
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Hughes, M.; Farrow, T. |
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Title |
Invisible borders: Sexual misconduct in nursing |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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21 |
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2 |
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15-25 |
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Patient safety; Nursing; Guidelines |
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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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Richardson, S. |
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Incorporation of research into clinical practice: The development of a clinical nurse researcher position |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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21 |
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1 |
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33-42 |
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Emergency nursing; Nursing research; Hospitals |
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The author backgrounds the development of the role of an innovative Nurse Researcher (Emergency Medicine) role at Christchurch Hospital. She describes the emergency department and the factors leading to the creation of the role. Specific nursing research projects are reviewed, and the nature of nursing in relation to research is discussed. The author argues that the nurse researcher is integral to the expansion of evidence-based nursing, and that the role of Clinical Nurse Researcher in the emergency department has resulted in a higher profile for research, and the gradual integration of research as a clinical skill with direct practical relevance. |
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King, A.; Parsons, M. |
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An evaluation of two respite models for older people and their informal caregivers |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
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New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
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118 |
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1214 |
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Older people; Evaluation |
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The researchers evaluate two case-management models of respite relief care at Waitemata District Health Board. The evaluation consisted of semi-structured interviews and postal surveys for clients utilising respite care and staff members involved in both the North/West and Rodney models of respite care in Auckland. Across the two regions, a total of 2 older people and their informal caregivers, 2 respite coordinators, and the Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) Manager were interviewed. In addition, postal surveys were received from 21 older people, 36 informal caregivers, 11 NASC workers, and 3 allied health professionals. Findings revealed there was generally high satisfaction with both the respite models. Caregivers believed the respite service did give them a break, although it was insufficient. Caregivers reported concerns regarding how respite facilities could improve and the older person's deterioration post respite. Staff identified improvements for each of the models. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 549 |
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McPherson, G.; Horsburgh, M.; Tracy, C. |
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A clinical audit of a nurse colposcopist: Colposcopy, cytology, histology correlation |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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21 |
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3 |
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13-23 |
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Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Diagnosis; Advanced nursing practice |
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A clinical audit was undertaken to assess the diagnostic skills of the nurse colposcopist measuring colposcopy: histology: cytology correlation. At National Women's Health the first New Zealand nurse colposcopist training programme was developed in 2000. A retrospective audit of the colposcopy clinical records was performed during the nurse's training programme between July 2000 and March 2002. An 82% (82/100) histology: cytology: colposcopy correlation was achieved by the nurse in the third phase of her training programme. The results are comparable with other reported studies involving medical and nurse colposcopists. Expertise in colposcopy examination can be incorporated into the broader role of a Nurse Practitioner working in the area of women's health. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 548 |
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534 |
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North, N.; Rasmussen, E.; Hughes, F.; Finlayson, M. |
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Turnover amongst nurses in New Zealand's district health boards: A national survey of nursing turnover and turnover costs |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
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New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations |
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30 |
Issue |
1 |
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49-62 |
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Recruitment and retention; Nursing; Economics; Cross-cultural comparison |
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This article reports on the New Zealand part of an international study, using agreed study design and instruments, to determine the direct and indirect costs of nursing turnover. These costs also include the systemic costs, estimated by determining the impacts of turnover on patient and nurse outcomes. It presents the findings from the pilot study conducted in six countries to test the availability of costs and suitability of the instrument. Reports the results from a survey of directors of nursing in 20 of the 21 district health boards on turnover and workplace practices. |
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