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Author Drake, M. openurl 
  Title (up) The sonata form of musical composition as a framework for thesis writing Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 16 Issue 3 Pages 252-258  
  Keywords Nursing research; Nursing; Education  
  Abstract This article introduces an innovation in writing master's level research and suggests that other structures may offer new and different frameworks for reporting nursing research. This is exemplified by reference to an example of nursing research which adopted the sonata form of musical composition as the framework for presentation of the thesis.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 876  
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Author Joyce, M. url  openurl
  Title (up) The Strengths Perspective: Relevance and application to mental health nursing and crisis resolution work Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing models; Evidence-based medicine  
  Abstract This research paper aims to explore the contribution of the Strengths Perspective to mental health nursing practice. The Strengths Perspective emerged from the area of social work and is primarily concerned with emphasising the strengths and resources of the person, as they define them. The premise is that if a person is able to identify and call on those strengths then he or she is able to improve the quality of their life. The paper outlines the historical, philosophical and moral foundations of the Strengths Perspective and discusses the humanistic approach to mental health nursing. The aim is to demonstrate that the Strengths Perspective and mental health nursing have a strong alignment, particularly with regard to a person-centred approach to care. The influence and constraints of the biomedical model on both mental health nursing and strengths based practice is a theme of the paper. The contention is that the biomedical or pathological approach to care can often disable, not enable consumers of health care, whereas an approach that centres on a person and their strengths is more likely to empower and liberate. The paper concludes with a discussion of themes that emerged from reflection on the literature and propositions are then made about how mental health nurses might orientate their thinking and practice to utilise the Strengths Perspective to augment their clinical work.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1185  
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Author Nicol, M.J. openurl 
  Title (up) The teaching of genetics in New Zealand undergraduate nursing programmes Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 22 Issue 5 Pages 401-408  
  Keywords Curriculum; Nursing; Education  
  Abstract This paper reports the results of a survey to determine how much genetics is taught in the bioscience component of the three-year Bachelor of Nursing degree offered by 16 tertiary education institutes in New Zealand. A questionnaire was mailed to the bioscience lecturers seeking information on the bioscience and genetics content of current programmes. They were also asked to indicate their perception of the impact and relevance of new genetic knowledge on health care and nursing education. Results indicated that on average 250-350 hours are devoted to the teaching of biosciences. Less than 10 hours are devoted to genetics at 66% of institutes, one institute did not teach any aspect of genetics. None of the institutes taught more than 20 hours of genetics in the programme, although 47% of lecturers said they would like to teach more genetics if there were more time available in the curriculum. Lecturers teaching bioscience to Bachelor of Nursing students are aware of the importance of genetics in health care and to nursing in particular, and the majority are of the opinion that more genetics should be included in undergraduate programmes, however 'curriculum crowding' is a problem.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1076  
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Author O'Brien, A.J. openurl 
  Title (up) The therapeutic relationship: Historical development and contemporary significance Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8 Issue 2 Pages 129-137  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing models; History of nursing; Nurse-patient relations  
  Abstract This article examines the therapeutic relationship, a concept held by many to be fundamental to the identity of mental health nurses. While the therapeutic relationship was given formal expression in nursing theory in the middle of the last century, its origins can be traced to attendants' interpersonal practices in the asylum era. The dominance of medical understandings of mental distress, and the working-class status of asylum attendants, prevented the development of an account of mental health nursing based on attendants' relationships with asylum inmates. It was left to Peplau and other nursing theorists to describe mental health nursing as a therapeutic relationship in the 1940s and later. Some distinctive features of colonial life in New Zealand suggest that the ideal of the attendant as the embodiment of bourgeoisie values seems particularly unlikely to have been realised in the New Zealand context. However, New Zealand literature from the 20th century shows that the therapeutic relationship, as part of a general development of a therapeutic discourse, came to assume a central place in conceptualisations of mental health nursing. While the therapeutic relationship is not by itself a sufficient basis for professional continuity, it continues to play a fundamental role in mental health nurses' professional identity. The way in which the therapeutic relationship is articulated in the future will determine the meaning of the therapeutic relationship for future generations of mental health nurses.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1088  
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Author O'Brien, A.J. openurl 
  Title (up) The therapeutic relationship: Perceptions of mental health nurses Type
  Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Nurse-patient relations  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 914 Serial 898  
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Author Cook, N.; Phillips, B.N.; Sadler, D. openurl 
  Title (up) The Tidal Model as experienced by patients and nurses in a regional forensic unit Type Journal Article
  Year 2005 Publication Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 15 Issue 5 Pages 536-540  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing models; Evaluation; Nurse-patient relations  
  Abstract This study looks at the effect of implementing the Tidal Model at Rangipapa, a regional secure mental health forensic unit. A phenomenological study was undertaken to obtain reflective description of the nursing care experience from the perspective's of four registered nurses and four “special patients”. Five major themes were identified that appeared to capture the experiences of the participants. The themes show changes to the unit's unique culture and values following implementation of the model. These changes engendered a sense of hope, where nurses felt they were making a difference and patients were able to communicate in their own words their feelings of hope and optimism. Levelling was experienced as an effect emerging from individual and group processes whereby a shift in power enhanced a sense of self and connectedness in their relationships. These interpersonal transactions were noted by the special patients as being positive for their recovery. This enabled effective nurse-patient collaboration expressed simply as working together. The participants reported a feeling of humanity, so that there was a human face to a potentially objectifying forensic setting. Implications arising from this study are that the use of the model enables a synergistic interpersonal process wherein nurses are professionally satisfied and patients are validated in their experience supporting their recovery.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 941  
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Author Adams, Sue; Oster, Sandy; Davis, Josephine url  doi
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  Title (up) The training and education of nurse practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand: Time for nationwide refresh [editorial] Type Journal Article
  Year 2022 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 38 Issue 1 Pages 1-4  
  Keywords Nurse practitioners; Nursing education; Primary health care  
  Abstract Argues that the following measures must be taken to ensure the ongoing development and establishment of nurse practitioners (NP) across the health sector: review of NP competencies; support for NPs to undertake the nurse practitioner training programme

(NPTP); formation of nationally-consistent and funded NPTPs; mentoring novice NPs; and a national workforce plan for NPs.
 
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1792  
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Author Curtis, K.; Donoghue, J. openurl 
  Title (up) The trauma nurse coordinator in Australia and New Zealand: A progress survey of demographics, role function, and resources Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Journal of Trauma Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 15 Issue 2 Pages 34-42  
  Keywords Emergency nursing; Personnel; Nurse managers; Economics  
  Abstract An initial profile of the demographics and current practice of Australian trauma nurse coordinators (TNCs) was conducted in 2003. The study identified common and differing role components, provided information to assist with establishing national parameters for the role, and identified the resources perceived necessary to enable the role to be performed effectively. This article compares the findings of the 2003 study with a 2007 survey, expanded to include New Zealand trauma coordinators. Forty-nine people, identified as working in a TNC capacity in Australia and New Zealand, were invited to participate in February 2007. Participation in the research enabled an update of the previously compiled Australia/New Zealand trauma network list. Thirty-six surveys (71.5% response rate) were returned. Descriptive statistics were undertaken for each item, and comparisons were made among states, territories, and countries. Participants reported that most of their time was spent fulfilling the trauma registry component of the role (27% of total hours), followed by quality and clinical activities (19% of total hours), education, and administration. The component associated with the least amount of time was outreach (3% of total hours). Although the proportion of time has almost halved since 2003, TNCs still spend the most time maintaining trauma registries. Compared to the 2003 survey, Australian and New Zealand TNCs are working more unpaid overtime, spending more time performing quality and clinical activities and less time doing data entry. Despite where one works, the role components identified are fulfilled to a certain extent. However, the authors conclude that trauma centres need to provide the TNC with adequate resources if trauma care systems are to be optimally effective  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 964  
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Author Pirret, A.M. openurl 
  Title (up) The use of knowledge of respiratory physiology in critical care nurses' clinical decision-making Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Intensive care nursing; Clinical decision making  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 686 Serial 672  
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Author Trimmer, W.C. openurl 
  Title (up) The way things are done around here: Perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue Pages 68-69  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Leadership; Clinical supervision  
  Abstract Based on the author's thesis, this research project explored nurses' perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing practice. From personal experience and discussion with colleagues the author argues that clinical leadership in terms of support and guidance for nurses is often minimal and that there is a relationship between qualities of clinical leadership and poor retention rates of mental health nurses.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1057 Serial 1041  
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Author Trimmer, W.C. url  openurl
  Title (up) The way things are done around here: Perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Leadership; Psychiatric Nursing; Clinical supervision: Mental health  
  Abstract This research project explored nurses' perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing practice. Within New Zealand no research exists that evaluates the role and impact the clinical leadership has in mental health nursing practice. From personal experience and discussion with colleagues the author argues that clinical leadership in terms of support and guidance for nurses is often minimal and that there is a relationship between qualities of clinical leadership and poor retention rates of mental health nurses. The prime objective of this study was to increase knowledge about clinical leadership in mental health nursing practice. This research used a quantitative descriptive methodology, utilising survey design. A questionnaire was used to rank the attributes of the person the respondents identified as a clinical leader. The data was collected from 30 registered nurses working in mental health settings within the central region of New Zealand. Findings indicate that there is room for improvement with regard to clinical leadership in mental health nursing practice. Clinical leadership is perceived to be more effective by nurses in their second year of practice and in community settings. A statistically significant difference was indicated between nurses in their second year of practice and nurses in their third year of practice in terms of their ranking of clinical leadership abilities. Overall the respondents perceived poor communication and poor attitude as the biggest barriers to effective leadership. Support and good role models were said to influence nursing practice positively and the skills that were identified as being helpful in assisting and retaining nurses were mentorship and good communication. The results of the study are discussed in relation to the literature on transformational leadership skills. Finally, the general limitations of the study are outlined and implications for future research are discussed.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1149  
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Author Stewart, J.; Floyd, S.; Thompson, S. openurl 
  Title (up) The way we were : collegiality in nursing in the '70s and '80s Type Journal Article
  Year 2015 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 4-8  
  Keywords Collegiality; Oral history; Focus Groups; History of Nursing; Nursing Training  
  Abstract Reports the findings of oral history research into nurses' experiences of training and working in hospitals in NZ during the 1970s and 1980s and their accounts of early collegiality forged as a result of residential living and training in hierarchical hospitals. Conducts two focus group discussions among 10 long-serving nurses from two district health boards (DHBs).  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1405  
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Author Lyford, S.; Cook, P. openurl 
  Title (up) The Whanaungatanga model of care Type Journal Article
  Year 2005 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 21 Issue 2 Pages 26-36  
  Keywords Maori; Hospitals; Nursing models  
  Abstract 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.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 538  
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Author Alcorn, G. url  openurl
  Title (up) The youth health specialty in New Zealand: Collaborative practice and future development Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website  
  Volume 34 Issue 3 Pages 162-167  
  Keywords Adolescents; Community health nursing; Primary health care; Nurse practitioners; School nursing  
  Abstract This paper details the workforce capacity of youth health nursing and medical staffing required for community-based and school-based youth health services. The author shows how youth health services seek to complement the care delivered by Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) and other allied health care services in the community. She outlines the development and operation at VIBE, a community-based youth health service in the Hutt Valley with school-based youth health services delivered at four low deciles secondary schools. She explains that developing workforce capacity for youth health services is a primary health care priority and an important means to address inequalities and to improve the health services of young people.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 518  
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Author Lyall, C. openurl 
  Title (up) Therapeutic relationships: What are inpatient registered nurses perceptions of the factors which influence therapeutic relationship development? Type
  Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Registered nurses; Nurse-patient relations; Mental health  
  Abstract The question explored in this research project is: What are inpatient registered nurses' perceptions of the factors which influence therapeutic relationship development? The literature reviewed for this project includes the history of interpersonal relationships in nursing; therapeutic relationships; what constitutes these relationships. Also discussed is literature about phenomenology as the underlying theoretical and philosophical position that informs the research method. To answer the research question a single focus group was used to gather data from a group of registered nurses practising in inpatient mental health units. Focus groups as a data collection method produce data and insights that would not be accessible without the group interaction. The key themes to emerge from the data analysis were; time, environment, knowing / self-awareness, compassion and power imbalance / empowerment. These key themes are discussed in relation to the literature and the wider context of the mental health care environment. The contribution this research makes to nursing includes a list of recommendations to nurses, nurse leaders and managers who aim to provide therapeutic mental health unit environments.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1245  
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