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Author |
Jenkinson, F.H. |
Title |
An evaluation of nursing documentation as it relates to pro re nata (prn) medication administration |
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2003 |
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Massey University Library |
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Drug administration; Psychiatric Nursing; Administration; Mental health |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 875 |
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859 |
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Author |
Gallagher, P. |
Title |
An evaluation of a standards based portfolio [Corrected and republished article printed in NURSE EDUC TODAY 2001 Apr; 21(3): 197-200] |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nurse Education Today |
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Volume |
20 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
218-226 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Teaching methods; Evaluation |
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This study is an evaluation of student perceptions of a standards based portfolio, which is a is a series of student work that seeks to address pre-determined learning outcomes. Of interest to the study was the relationship between theory and practice, the availability of resources to complete the assignment and the contribution the portfolio made to the process of learning. For a particular unit of learning, 'Nursing Business', second year undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Nursing programme were required to complete a portfolio. The assessment directed the students to meet specific criteria which in turn reflected the learning outcomes. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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653 |
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Author |
Rowe, W. |
Title |
An ethnography of the nursing handover |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University Library |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Administration; Nursing; Organisational culture |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1272 |
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1257 |
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Author |
McLeland, A.; Williams, A. |
Title |
An emancipatory praxis study of nursing students on clinical practicum in New Zealand: Pushed to the peripheries |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
12 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
185-193 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Clinical supervision; Preceptorship |
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to analyse the learning experiences of nine nursing students on clinical placement in New Zealand. The students were in their third and final year of their baccalaureate nursing degree. The study specifically examined what impinged upon their learning experience in the clinical venue. Data was obtained from interviewing the students, initially individually and finally in a focus group. Themes emerged through words and concepts as the data was analysed. The themes included powerlessness; marginalisation; the move from a holistic to a reductionist approach in care; the exploitation of minority students and the myth of praxis. Clinical practice was a time for nursing students to apply their knowledge to their practice, and to gain experience and confidence. Their clinical practice was normally a positive experience, but, each student spoke of the occasional negative episode. These left them with feelings of powerlessness and marginalisation. The Maori students felt exploited. The students were concerned about the lack of time to debrief at the end of the day, and to share their experiences with their educator and colleagues. The students' negative experiences were often the result of a clinical practitioner's high workload, under resourcing and the nurse educator's unavailability. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1081 |
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Grayson, S.; Horsburgh, M.; Lesa, R.; Lennon, D. |
Title |
An Auckland regional audit of the nurse-led rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
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Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
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119 |
Issue |
1243 |
Pages |
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Keywords |
Community health nursing; Patient compliance |
Abstract |
The researchers assessed the compliance rates with the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme established through the Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register and managed by community nursing services in Auckland. They undertook an audit of the 1998 and 2000 Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register data to establish the compliance rates of patients with the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme. The sample included all patients on the Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register during this time. Results showed compliance rates across the three Auckland DHBs ranging from 79.9% to 100% for individual community nursing offices. They found that a community-based nurse-led secondary prophylaxis programme for rheumatic fever heart disease is able to deliver excellent patient compliance levels. Secondary prophylaxis is the WHO-recommended cost effective first step to rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease control. Community health workers have a key role to play in facilitating this compliance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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520 |
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Author |
Sutton, D.M. |
Title |
An analysis of the application of Christensen's Nursing Partnership Model in vascular nursing: A case study approach |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
University of Otago Library |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Nursing specialties; Nursing models; Cardiovascular diseases |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 822 |
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806 |
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Author |
Mackay, B. |
Title |
An analysis of innovative roles in primary health care nursing |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Northland Polytechnic Library |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Maori; Policy; Careers in nursing |
Abstract |
An analytical tool of Force Field Analysis was used to identify and describe forces influencing the development of innovative roles, including the nurse practitioner role, in primary health care nursing. At the commencement of the study an initial analysis of research, literature and policy identified forces driving or restraining the development of innovative roles. A mixed research method of surveys and focus group interviews with key stakeholders, namely nurses in innovative roles, general practitioners and nurse leaders, was then used to identify factors influencing development within the Northland District Health Board. Descriptive statistics and interpretative methods were used to analyse the data. A final analysis enabled a picture of forces influencing innovative role development to be presented. Driving forces reflected international trends and were strongly influenced by economics and a political imperative to reconfigure health care services towards a primary health focus. The Treaty of Waitangi was also a key influence. Driving forces had greatest impact on the development of new roles. Forces were identified as drives towards cost-effective evidence-based health care (effective services), equity for Maori, response to local needs and workforce reorganisation. The major forces restraining the development of innovative roles were reinforced by attitudes, customs and support systems. These forces were identified as poor professional identity and support, an outdated nursing image, inadequate education and training and slow transition from traditional practices and structures (tradition). These forces had a negative influence on support for innovative roles. Promotion of kaupapa Maori, involvement of the local community, local Maori and nursing in decision-making and promotion of a team culture have the potential to support further development of innovative roles. Political ideology and the Treaty of Waitangi will continue to be major influences directed through policy and the contracting and funding process. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1124 |
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Author |
White, G.E.; Su, H.-R. |
Title |
Am I dying, nurse? |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
15 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
33-40 |
Keywords |
Communication; Ethics; Nursing; Palliative care |
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This paper addresses the concept of truth, and debates who should tell it and how it should be told. It explores the cultural aspects of knowing the truth about dying. The question of whether nurses have a moral obligation to tell the truth is explored, and suggests the lack of New Zealand research in this area should be addressed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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631 |
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Author |
Carter, Lynn J |
Title |
Am I doing the right thing?: Plunket Nurses' experience in making decisions to report suspected child abuse and neglect |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2010 |
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Pages |
144 p. |
Keywords |
Child abuse; Child neglect; Community nursing; Plunket nurses; Ethics; Surveys |
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Studies the experiences of Plunket Nurses reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect in uncertain situations, using hermeneutic phenomenology. Selects a purposeful sample to ensure participants could provide rich data through semi-structured, face-to-face and recorded telephone interviews. Guides data analysis using the framework developed by van Manen to formulate meaning from participant experiences. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1781 |
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Cowan, L.M.; Deering, D.; Crowe, M.; Sellman, D.; Futterman-Collier, A.; Adamson, S. |
Title |
Alcohol and drug treatment for women: Clinicians' beliefs and practice |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
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12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
48-55 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Substance abuse; Gender; Attitude of health personnel; Alcoholism; Drug abuse |
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The present paper reports on the results of a telephone survey of 217 alcohol and drug treatment clinicians on their beliefs and practice, in relation to service provision for women. Nurses comprised the second largest professional group surveyed. Seventy-eight percent of clinicians believed that women's treatment needs differed from men's and 74% reported a range of approaches and interventions, such as assisting with parenting issues and referral to women-only programmes. Several differences emerged in relation to approaches and interventions used, depending on clinician gender, work setting and proportion of women on clinicians' caseload. Implications for mental health nursing include the need to more systematically incorporate gender-based treatment needs into practice and undergraduate and postgraduate education and training programmes. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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652 |
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Author |
Frost, Celine Elizabeth |
Title |
After mastectomy -- inpatient experience of women in New Zealand: A qualitative study |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2020 |
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Pages |
199 p. |
Keywords |
Mastectomy; Breast cancer; Post-operative nursing; Person-centred care; Cancer nursing; Inpatients |
Abstract |
Explores the experiences of 10 women post-operatively following mastectomy in an acute surgical ward in a large tertiary hospital in NZ by means of face-to-face, semi-structured, individual interviews. Identifies the women's expectations of care and service delivery from healthcare professionals, in order to inform the development of evidence-based interventions and models of care for the breast cancer care team. Suggests potential areas for future research. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1667 |
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Author |
Milligan, K. |
Title |
Aesthetic knowledge and the use of arts in nursing |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Beginning Journeys: A Collection of Work |
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7 |
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Pages |
9-14 |
Keywords |
Nursing philosophy; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
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The author considers aesthetic knowing and the use of the arts in nursing. She identifies concepts that pertain to the art of nursing. The interrelationship of the moral sense and the art of nursing is explored. The author concludes that the mediums of non-fiction, fiction and poetry can provide valuable contributions to the aesthetic way of knowing in nursing education, practice and research. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1094 |
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Author |
Southgate, D. |
Title |
Advocating practice: The role of the community oncology nurse |
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Year |
2002 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Community health nursing; Cancer; Nurse-patient relations; Oncology |
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The primary aim of this research was to advocate for, and make known, the role of the community oncology nurse, and to bring alive the hidden issues of nursing people in the community who have active cancer treatment. This study is also about the author's journey from novice to expert in developing the role as a community oncology nurse. The research also aimed to identify and understand practice that community oncology nurses do and often take for granted. To capture the essence of this study the method of reflective topical autobiography was utilised, which gave the opportunity to gather advanced nursing inquiry, and generate new nursing knowledge. To obtain insight into the highs and lows in everyday interaction with patients, reflective practice stories are presented. The thesis generated by this research is that care required by cancer patients at home goes beyond the scope of traditional community health. It requires nurses to be competent in technological skills as well as bringing in-depth expertise to the practical and human needs of people experiencing cancer. The role involves holistic, family-centered care; anticipating patient and family needs; educating; managing symptoms; advocating; confronting ethical issues; coordinating complex care; and monitoring progress. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1163 |
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Author |
Spence, D. |
Title |
Advancing nursing practice through postgraduate education, part two |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
20 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
21-30 |
Keywords |
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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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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542 |
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Author |
Connor, M. |
Title |
Advancing nursing practice in New Zealand: A place for caring as a moral imperative |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
19 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
13-21 |
Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Ethics; Professional competence; Nurse-patient relations |
Abstract |
The author argues that the framework of competencies required for advanced nursing practice should include a moral dimension in order to take account of relational as well as functional competencies. There is no recognition of the relational competencies required to practice caring as a moral imperative. The Nursing Council of New Zealand expects that nurses will practise 'in accord with values and moral principles'. The paper explores the history of two nursing discourses, that which sees nursing as a functional occupation and that which emphasises the relationship between nurse and patient. A practice exemplar is used to demonstrate positive outcomes from advanced relational competencies. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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553 |
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