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Author Speed, G.
Title (down) Advanced nurse practice Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Nursing dialogue: A Professional Journal for nurses Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue Pages 6-12
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Cross-cultural comparison; Law and legislation; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract The concept and characteristics of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand and overseas is compared with the nurse practitioner role. There is an international debate over definitions of advanced nursing and the range of roles that have developed. The rationale for the nurse practitioner role in New Zealand is examined, along with the associated legislation currently before Parliament. Job titles and roles of nurses within the Waikato Hospital intensive care unit are discussed and ways of developing the role of nurse practitioner are presented.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1096
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Author Adams, Sue; Boyd, Michal; Carryer, Jenny; Bareham, Corinne; Tenbensel, Tim
Title (down) A survey of the NP workforce in primary healthcare settings in New Zealand. Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 133 Issue 1523 Pages 29-40
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Surveys
Abstract Describes the demographics, distribution, clinical settings and employment arrangements of the NZ nurse practitioner (NP) workforce in primary healthcare settings, and organisational factors limiting their practice. Surveys 160 NPs and finds that general practice and aged residential care were the most common clinical settings.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1780
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Author Huntington, A.D.; Gilmour, J.A.
Title (down) A life shaped by pain: Women and endometriosis Type Journal Article
Year 2005 Publication Journal of Clinical Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 9 Pages 1124-1132
Keywords Female; Diseases; Nurse practitioners; Pain management; Endometriosis; Feminist critique
Abstract The research aim was to explore women's perceptions of living with endometriosis, its effects on their lives and the strategies used to manage their disease. A qualitative research design informed by feminist research principles was chosen for this project. Eighteen women agreed to take part in the research. The individual, audio taped interviews were semi-structured and interactive. The interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. The dominant feature of data from the interviews was the experience of severe and chronic pain impacting on all aspects of life. Analysis related to pain resulted in four themes: manifestations of pain, the pain trajectory, intractable pain and controlling pain. The diagnostic process typically took 5-10 years indicating that primary health care practitioners need higher levels of 'suspicion' for this condition. Case studies and problem-based scenarios focusing on endometriosis in health professional education programmes would enhance diagnostic skills and knowledge development. No formal pain management follow up after diagnosis and treatment meant women actively sought information from other sources as they made major lifestyle changes in the areas of activity and nutrition. Pain management services specifically for women with endometriosis would provide much needed support with this neglected aspect of the disease. The authors conclude this is an area for the development of the nurse practitioner role which, also drawing on the considerable collective expertise of women with endometriosis, could provide significant information and support for women as they manage this highly complex condition.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 940
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Author McPherson, G.; Horsburgh, M.; Tracy, C.
Title (down) A clinical audit of a nurse colposcopist: Colposcopy, cytology, histology correlation Type Journal Article
Year 2005 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 21 Issue 3 Pages 13-23
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Diagnosis; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract 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.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 548 Serial 534
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Author Papps, E.
Title (down) (Re)positioning nursing: Watch this space Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 4-12
Keywords History of nursing; Nurse practitioners
Abstract This paper traces the emergence of categories of nurse over the last hundred years from the time that the Nurses Registration Act became law in 1901. Insights from the work of Michel Foucault are utilised to show how nurses and nursing have been historically shaped and positioned. It is suggested that the recent endorsement by the Nursing Council of New Zealand of the concept and title of 'nurse practitioner' represents an opportunity for nurses to imagine what might be constructed for their roles.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 630
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Author Diers, D.
Title (down) “Noses and eyes”: Nurse practitioners in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 1 (Mar) Pages 4-10
Keywords Cross-cultural comparison; Nurse practitioners; History of nursing
Abstract Principles for understanding and evolving nurse practitioner practice, politics and policy are distilled from 40 years of experience in the United States and Australia. The issues in all countries are remarkably similar. The author suggests that some historical and conceptual grounding may assist the continuing development of this expanded role for nursing in New Zealand.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 965
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