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Author Owen, Katie; Day, Liz; Yang, Diya openurl 
  Title (down) Promoting well-being for Chinese international students in an undergraduate nursing programme: reducing culture shock Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 24 Pages 13-20  
  Keywords International students; English as an additional language (EAL); Culture shock; Acculturation; Mental health  
  Abstract Reviews literature relating to the experience of international tertiary students, particularly Chinese students, undertaking nursing education. Reports that international students cite poorer mental and physical health outcomes than domestic students, and that students with English as an additional language (EAL) experience culture shock, frustration and stress. Suggests that tertiary institutions need to supply targeted interventions for international students in language and cultural adaptation to promote positive acculturation.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1546  
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Author Beaton, T. openurl 
  Title (down) Postnatal depression: Four women's experiences of care from a nurse Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Female; Mental health; Nurse-patient relations; Feminist critique  
  Abstract Postnatal depression is a term used loosely to describe disorders of mood and distressing symptoms for women in the postpartum, yet it has its own distinct symptoms. It is thought to affect between 10 and 20 percent of new mothers in New Zealand. In order to deliver effective nursing care that has a positive impact on the health of women who experience postnatal depression, nurses need knowledge and theory to underpin practice. This study explores the experience of four women who experienced postnatal depression and the care they received from a nurse. A postmodern feminist position informed the research project. Women became actively involved in a focus group to explore their experiences. A thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts revealed the women's experiences of care from nurses and health professionals as not always helpful. The themes that arose from the analysis were knowledge, perception, care and self. Knowledge examined the women's and significant others' knowledge of postnatal depression as well as women's own knowledge of themselves. Perception identified the women's beliefs of and views on mental illness, as well as their expectations of motherhood. Care as a concept was examined as to how it was provided by nurses. This encompassed a lack of care and, in contrast, supportive care as impacting on the women's individual experiences. Self described the experiences of a loss of self as women experienced their distress in the postpartum, and that a regaining of self was identified by women as difficult, and this is where they required support. The themes are discussed and critiqued with literature that identifies the nursing role with women who experience postnatal depression. There are recommendations for ongoing research and development of the nursing role in order to promote the health and wellbeing of women in the postpartum.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 850  
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Author Chandler-Knight, Eden openurl 
  Title (down) Poster[sic]Bullying in mental health inpatient nursing Type Report
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 78 p.  
  Keywords Mental health nursing; Workplace bullying; Registered Nurses; Surveys  
  Abstract Asserts that bullying is common in nursing, and particularly in mental health nursing. Conducts a literature review before administering a mixed-method online survey to registered nurse (RN) inpatient mental health nurses, of whom 38 responded.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1668  
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Author Prebble, K. url  openurl
  Title (down) Ordinary men and uncommon women: A history of psychiatric nursing in New Zealand public mental hospitals, 1939-1972 Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; History; Gender  
  Abstract This social-cultural history explores the changing context, culture, and identity of psychiatric nurses working in New Zealand public mental hospitals between 1939 and 1972. Primary documentary sources and oral history interviews provided the data for analysis. The thesis is divided into two periods: 1939 to 1959 when asylum-type conditions shaped the culture of the institutional workforce, and 1960 to 1972 when mental health reform and nursing professionalisation challenged the isolation and distinct identity of mental hospital nurses. Between 1939 and 1959 the introduction of somatic treatments did not substantially change nursing practice in mental hospitals. Overcrowding, understaffing and poor resources necessitated the continuance of custodial care. The asylum-type institutions were dependent on a male attendant workforce to ensure the safety of disturbed male patients, and the maintenance of hospital farms, gardens, and buildings. Although female nurses provided all the care and domestic work on the female side, the belief that psychiatric nursing was physically demanding, potentially dangerous, and morally questionable, characterised the work as generally unsuitable for women. Introduction of psychiatric nursing registration which was a move toward professionalisation did little to change the dominance of a male, working-class culture. From 1960 to 1972 psychiatric nurses' identity was contested. New therapeutic roles created the possibility of the nurses becoming health professionals. Their economic security and occupational power, however, was tied to an identity as unionised, male workers. As psychiatric nurses were drawn closer to the female-dominated nursing profession through health service changes and nursing education reform, both men and women acted to protect both their working conditions and their patients' welfare. To achieve these ends, they employed working-class means of industrial action. By accepting the notion that psychiatric nurses' identity was socially constructed, this thesis provides an interpretation that goes beyond the assumption that nursing is a woman's profession. Instead, it presents psychiatric nursing as a changing phenomenon shaped by contested discourses of gender, class and professionalisation. Nursing in public mental hospitals attracted ordinary men and uncommon women whose collective identity was forged from the experience of working in a stigmatised role.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 763 Serial 749  
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Author Robertson, Sheree; Thompson, Shona url  openurl
  Title (down) Nursing services in student health clinics in New Zealand tertiary education institutes Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 35 Issue 2 Pages 7-17  
  Keywords Student health clinics; Tertiary students; Sexual health; Mental health; International students  
  Abstract Discovers which nursing services are available to students in health clinics in NZ tertiary education institutes and how the clinics are structured. Surveys nurses practising in 16 of 22 institutes with student health services, about the types of services offered. Identifies sexual health, mental health and health education as the primary services, with sexual health and mental health the most utilised. Notes the increasing use of student health services by international students.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1615  
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Author Topliss, J. openurl 
  Title (down) Nursing by telephone in mental health emergency settings: What underpins and informs clinical practice? Type Miscellaneous
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Bill Robertson Library, Otago Polytechnic  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Mental health; Emergency nursing  
  Abstract This dissertation is an exploration of what underpins and informs clinical nursing practice by telephone in mental health emergency settings. A critical review of the literature provides the foundation for discussion. Points of reflection explore links between the literature and the author's own experience and thoughts about clinical practice. Findings are presented within three main sections. 'Historical Context' considers the development and function of mental health emergency service telephone work. Practical aspects are discussed under `Service Provision Context.' 'Nursing Context' explores the fundamental skills involved in clinical reasoning and the preparation of staff for telephone work. Whilst 'Best practice' in the area of nursing by telephone is yet to be well defined, this work aims to provide a foundation for further inquiry, research and dialogue.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 676 Serial 662  
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Author Valette, D. url  openurl
  Title (down) Nursing an adolescent in an adult inpatient mental health unit Type
  Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Adolescents; Nurse-patient relations; Professional competence; Mental health  
  Abstract This research paper reports on an exploration of the key elements nurses need to be aware of to effectively nurse adolescents in an adult inpatient unit. It describes the developmental needs and significant influences that affect this age-group, that when incorporated into nursing care, nurses can gain a therapeutic relationship with the adolescent. By means of a literature review, sharing the author's experience in nursing adolescents, and through vignettes of practice, an illustration of some common situations that may occur during the adolescent's inpatient stay are described. These situations are explored and a perspective is offered on how nurses may be effective in their nursing of an adolescent patient from the point of admission through to discharge. More research is needed on adolescent mental health nursing, however the author anticipates that nurses will be able to use this report as a helpful resource in their current practice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1148  
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Author Bleach, A. openurl 
  Title (down) Nurses talk the walk: An exploration of nurses' perception of advanced nursing practice on acute mental health inpatient units in New Zealand Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Mental health; Nursing; Policy; Registered nurses; Advanced nursing practice; Psychiatric Nursing  
  Abstract The last twenty years, particularly the early 1990s, ushered in major mental health sector reforms inclusive of deinstitutionalisation policies and subsequent development of community services. Concurrent changes to student nurses' education left registered nurses as the workforce mainstay on inpatient units. However, the author suggests, an emerging global shortage of nurses and implementation of the Employment Contracts Act (1991) negatively impacted on recruitment and retention of registered nurses. Inpatient nurses either left nursing or moved to community positions for better money and increased job status. The author suggests that, as a consequence, the 'critical mass' of experienced and skilled nurses who traditionally provided nursing leadership disappeared resulting in compromised standards of care for patients. As the manager of an inpatient unit, the author proposed the establishment of advanced nursing practice roles as one initiative to provide nursing leadership in order to attract and retain nurses. This study explored five inpatient nurses' perceptions of advanced practice and whether these roles could assist to provide leadership and improve standards of care. The research was a qualitative exploratory descriptive study using a focus group interview as the data collection method. A thematic analysis of the group discussion transcription revealed three key themes: 1) the 'makeup' of advanced nursing practice, 2) moving forwards: establishing roles, 3) moving sideways: barriers to role development. The themes are critically discussed in relation to selected literature. The thesis includes recommendations that could be used by nurses responsible for planning and implementing advanced practice roles on inpatient units.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 663  
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Author O'Brien, A.J.; Hughes, F.; Kidd, J.D. openurl 
  Title (down) Mental health nursing in New Zealand primary health care Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 21 Issue 1 Pages 142-152  
  Keywords Mental health; Primary health care; Nursing specialties; Community health nursing  
  Abstract This article describes the move in mental health from institutional care to community arrangements. It draws on international literature and New Zealand health policy, which gives increased emphasis to the role of the primary health care sector in responding to mental health issues. These issues include the need for health promotion, improved detection and treatment of mild to moderate mental illness, and provision of mental health care to some of those with severe mental illness who traditionally receive care in secondary services. These developments challenge specialist mental health nurses to develop new roles which extend their practice into primary health care. In some parts of New Zealand this process has been under way for some time in the form of shared care projects. However developments currently are ad hoc and leave room for considerable development of specialist mental health nursing roles, including roles for nurse practitioners in primary mental health care.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 730 Serial 716  
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Author Hamer, H.P.; Finlayson, M.; Thom, K.; Hughes, F.; Tomkins, S. url  openurl
  Title (down) Mental health nursing and its future: A discussion framework: Report from the Expert Reference Group to the Deputy Director-General Dr Janice Wilson Type Report
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Policy; Leadership; Nurse practitioners; Nursing; Education; Careers in nursing  
  Abstract This project was initiated by the Ministry of Health to ensure a nationally coordinated approach to mental health nursing. The purpose of the project is to provide a national strategic framework for mental health nursing that will strengthen both nursing leadership and practice within the multi-disciplinary clinical environment. The framework reviews a range of key workforce issues identified by the Ministry of Health and provides strategies to move mental health nursing forward. The framework integrates directions from government mental health strategies, policies and directions, national and international literature as well as professional nursing requirements which aim to create a sustainable mental health nursing workforce using evidence based practice. The framework considers a range of key workforce issues identified by the Ministry of Health including: nursing leadership, nurse practitioners, standards, skill mix, clinical career pathways, professional supervision, education, research and recruitment and retention.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 865  
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Author Harrington, Karen url  openurl
  Title (down) Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 159 p.  
  Keywords Borderline personality disorder; Mental health nurses; Self-management  
  Abstract Determines what mental health (MH) nurses understand the concept of self-management to mean in relation to patients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Interviews 10 MH nurses using a semi-structured format and analyses data using the general inductive approach, resulting in 26 sub-themes organised into three over-arching themes: self management is self-responsibility, self-management is self-awareness, self-management is maintaining safety.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1573  
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Author Baby, Maria url  openurl
  Title (down) Mental health nurses' experiences of patient assaults Type Book Whole
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords Patient assaults; Mental health nurses; Violence; Surveys  
  Abstract Interviews thirteen registered nurses and one enrolled nurse working in different nursing positions within the Southern District Health Board -- Mental Health Services. Codes data into 24 sub-themes related to the sequence and impact of assaults on the participants. Discusses the nature and impact of assaults and the supportive strategies associated with violence against mental health nurses.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1571  
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Author Codlin, K.C. openurl 
  Title (down) Mental health nurses and clinical supervision: A naturalistic comparison study into the effect of group clinical supervision on minor psychological disturbance, job satisfaction and work-related stress Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Clinical supervision; Stress; Job satisfaction; Mental health  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 845 Serial 829  
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Author Pitama, S.; Robertson, P.; Cram, F.; Gillies, M.; Huria, T.; Dalla-Katoa, W. openurl 
  Title (down) Meihana model: A clinical assessment framework Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Journal of Psychology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 36 Issue 3 Pages 118-125  
  Keywords Nursing models; Clinical assessment; Maori; Mental health  
  Abstract In 1984 Mason Durie documented a framework for understanding Maori health, Te Whare Tapa Wha, which has subsequently become embedded in Maori health policy. This article presents a specific assessment framework, the Meihana Model, which encompasses the four original cornerstones of Te Whare Tapa Wha, and inserts two additional elements. These form a practice model (alongside Maori beliefs, values and experiences) to guide clinical assessment and intervention with Maori clients and whanau accessing mental health services. This paper outlines the rationale for and background of the Meihana Model and then describes each dimension: whanau, wairua, tinana, hinengaro, taiao and iwi katoa. The model provides a basis for a more comprehensive assessment of clients/whanau to underpin appropriate treatment decisions.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 459  
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Author Crowe, M.; O'Malley, J.; Gordon, S. openurl 
  Title (down) Meeting the needs of consumers in the community: A working partnership in mental health in New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 35 Issue 1 Pages 88-96  
  Keywords Community health nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Mental health  
  Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the services that community mental health nurses provide are meeting the needs of consumers in the community. This was a joint project between nurses and consumers. It was a service-specific descriptive research project utilising qualitative methods of data collection and analysis that provides a model for working in partnership. The results of this research identify collaboration in planning care and sharing information as two areas of concern but generally the consumers were very satisfied with the care provided by community mental health nurses. The analysis of the data suggests that consumers value nursing care because nurses provide support in their own home; they help consumers develop strategies for coping with their illness and their life; they provide practical assistance when it is required; they are vigilant about any deterioration or improvement; and they are available and accessible. The results of this study have demonstrated that nurses will remain critical to the success of community-based care because of their ability and willingness to be flexible to the demands of their own organisation and the users of services.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1087  
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