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Smith, M.C. |
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Reviewing the role of a mental health nurse practitioner |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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14 |
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3 |
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20-22 |
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Psychiatric Nursing; Nurse practitioners; Evaluation research; Professional competence |
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The author describes his experience of five years as a nurse practitioner in mental health at Waikato District Health Board. A recent review of the role gave him the opportunity to reflect on the learning associated with assuming the nurse practitioner role. A key area of learning has been in negotiating the shifting responsibilities and changing relationships associated with his role as an nurse practitioner and also as a Responsible Clinician, a role traditionally held by psychiatrists. The Responsible Clinician role is a statutory one under the Mental Health Act (1992), generally performed by psychiatrists but open to other suitably qualified professionals. He reports the results of a review based on feedback from fellow professionals, clients and their families, along with quantitative data from basic statistics connected to the role, such as a time and motion study. The review asked fellow professionals to rate the performance of the nurse practitioner against the Nursing Council competencies. These results indicate the nurse practitioner role is of some value and that other professionals and clients seem satisfied with the role. There is some evidence it is delivering outcomes acceptable to clients and other professionals. The study has many limitations which are discussed, such as a poor response rate and short time frame. Further research is planned to evaluate this role. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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993 |
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Hewson, J. |
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Professional support for the nurse practitioner in New Zealand |
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2004 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Nurse practitioners; Mentoring; Professional development |
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The nurse practitioner role is an important addition to nursing workforce development in New Zealand. At present there are relatively few nurse practitioners, however the number of nurses seeking Nursing Council endorsement continues to grow. These nurses are in a unique situation as pioneers having achieved the highest level of autonomous advanced nursing practice. This position will bring with it many challenges for those nurses who are among the first in the profession. Traditionally, nurses have always had formal and informal methods of support such as preceptors, role models and the hierarchy of nursing to help and guide them in their work. This network has generally been comprised of nurses more senior and qualified than the nurse needing support. Yet the nurse practitioner, considered to be the leading clinical nurse in New Zealand, may have very limited resources available for the clinical support needed to sustain their professional practice while keeping them refreshed, curious, creative and committed. The intent of this dissertation is to provide a framework of supportive mechanisms on which the emerging nurse practitioner can draw in their new professional domain throughout their career. The author explores the meaning of support, why there is a need for support for the nurse practitioner, the various methods of support noted in current literature and how these various methods can enhance the nurse practitioner's professional growth and development, maintain clinical safety, and foster job satisfaction. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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853 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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Professional development: Developing a new model of integrated care |
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1998 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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4 |
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9 |
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23-25 |
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Nursing models; Nurse practitioners; Policy; Nurse-family relations |
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An overview of the model of nursing practice and nurse roles derived through a programme of nursing research in the context of the policy and strategies directing developments in the New Zealand health system. The emphsis was on the health service configuration model presented diagrammatically to show the position of a new role of family nurse with a distinct form of practice forming the hub. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1324 |
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Poot, Betty; Nelson, Katherine; Zonneveld, Rebecca; Weatherall, Mark |
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Potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing by nurse practitioners in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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2020 |
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
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JAANP |
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32 |
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3 |
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220-228 |
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Nurse prescribing; Nurse practitioners; Potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM); Older people |
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Reports the prescribing of potentially-inappropriate medicines (PIM) to older adults (> 65 years). Undertakes a subset analysis of data from the Ministry of Health pharmaceutical collection for the years 2013-2015. Includes nurse practitioner (NP) registration number, medicines dispensed, patient age, gender and NZ Deprivation level. Uses the Beers 2015 criteria to identify PIM. Details the medicines most commonly inappropriately prescribed. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1768 |
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Paterson, J.E. |
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Nurses' clinical decision-making: The journey to advancing practice |
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2006 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Clinical decision making; Mentoring; Nursing; Nurse practitioners |
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This dissertation reports on a scholarly journey to better understand the processes of clinical decision-making by nurses. It begins by identifying the various terms used to describe a clinical decision, its components and the contexts within which clinical decisions are made. Two philosophies of decision-making are summarised. Some insight into the history of the phenomenological and the rationalist theories of decision-making is offered. The author notes that it became evident that both of these theories are applicable to all nurses and their clinical decision making competencies. Four studies that were undertaken to analyse the decision-making methods of nurse practitioners are critiqued. Of the studies two are British, one is American and one is Australian. The author has summarised the combined findings that identified that the nurses were using a blend of decision-making processes that involved rational decision making as well as the use of intuition. The studies identified that sound clinical decision-making is determined by appropriate educational and clinical preparation and supported by a formal mentoring process and the use of critical reflective practice. In conclusion, the author reflects on her knowledge of decision making prior to embarking on the dissertation and states her intent to facilitate and support advanced decision-making by her colleagues. She goes on to say that uppermost is the need for an institutional and managerial environment that encourages advanced and independent decision-making by nurses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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681 |
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Bryson, L.W. |
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Nurse-led heart failure services: A review of the literature |
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2006 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Nursing specialties; Management; Nurse practitioners; Cardiovascular diseases |
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This research paper reports on the findings of a literature review conducted to establish and analyse the international magnitude, context and effectiveness of nurse-led heart failure initiatives. The research revealed that the underlying philosophy in establishing nurse-led disease management programmes of care is that, by treating chronic heart failure as a continuum, it is possible to decrease exacerbations and improve patient outcomes. Regardless of the type of heart failure management programme, critical components of care include a collaborative supportive approach that educates and empowers the patient (including family/whanau) to recognise the early indicators of exacerbation, access expedient care, and to adhere to evidence based treatments. The author points to significant evidence to support the establishment of nurse-led heart failure programmes. The positive outcomes associated with this model of care delivery include decreased readmissions, reduction in mortality, and cost efficiencies. However, the organisational model of care, or programme components that are the most effective in optimising patient outcomes, need to be selected on the basis of local healthcare infrastructure, services and resources. The author suggests that New Zealand has a unique opportunity to encompass the recent emergence of the Nurse Practitioner role in facilitating, coordinating and monitoring of heart failure programmes across the continuum of care. The delivery of evidence-based, cost effective, heart failure programmes is a prerequisite to improving the delivery of optimal treatment and ensuring that heart failure patients have the opportunity to attain quality care outcomes. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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558 |
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Hales, A.; Dignam, D. |
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Nurse prescribing lessons from the US |
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Journal Article |
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2002 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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8 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
12-15 |
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Nurse practitioners; Prescriptive authority; Cross-cultural comparison; Advanced nursing practice; Education |
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The researchers present a survey of a sample population of 32 advanced practice nurses (APN) in the US about their experiences of acquiring and implementing prescriptive authority. The issues relevant to nurse practitioners in New Zealand are discussed, around acquiring knowledge and education, relationships with other professionals, establishing the role, and retaining the nursing role. The intent and scope of APN prescribing in the US is also discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1007 |
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Lim, Anecita Gigi; North, Nicola; Shaw, John |
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Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context |
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Journal Article |
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2014 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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30 |
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2 |
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18-27 |
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Nurse prescribing; Authorised prescribing; Nurse practitioner; Patient safety; Prescribing education |
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Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1493 |
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Laidlaw, Rebecca; Mercer, Christine |
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Nurse practitioners: does home visiting improve outcomes for people living with long-term conditions |
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Journal Article |
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2022 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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13 |
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1 |
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39-41 |
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Nurse practitioners; Long-term conditions; Home visiting |
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Explores the potential for nurse practitioners (NP) in NZ to visit people diagnosed with chronic condiitons at home. Evaluates whether home-visiting NPs could provide primary care in place of GPs. Conducts a review of research comprising three themes: reduced barriers to care, improved health outcomes, and role clarity for NPs. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1820 |
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Adams, Sue |
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Nurse practitioners in rural primary health care in New Zealand : an institutional ethnography |
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2017 |
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372 p. |
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Nurse practitioners; Rural primary health care; Rural health; Institutional ethnography; Surveys |
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Critically examines the work required to establish nurse practitioner (NP) services in rural primary health care in NZ, using the institutional ethnography approach to the inquiry. Explores the work and experiences that nurses undertook to become NPs delivering rural primary health care services. Considers how these were institutionally-shaped and coordinated. Conducts interviews with a total of 13 NPs and four NP candidates. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1810 |
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Officer, Tara N. |
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Nurse practitioners and pharmacist prescribers in primary health care: A realist evaluation of the New Zealand experience |
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2018 |
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301 p. |
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Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Advanced nursing practice; Pharmacist prescribers |
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Investigates how nurse practitioner and pharmacist prescriber roles are developing in NZ primary health care, and what is needed to better support the future development of these roles. Employs a qualitative research design involving semi-structured interviews of (1) policy, training, and advocacy stakeholders; (2) primary health-care nurse practitioners, pharmacist prescribers, and general practitioners; and (3) patients of advanced practitioners and carers of patients using such services. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1693 |
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Pirret, A M |
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Nurse practitioner diagnostic reasoning |
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2013 |
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Available from the NZNO Library |
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280 pp |
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Nurse practitioners; Diagnostic reasoning; Diagnostic accuracy; Surveys; Decision-making theory |
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Uses a post-positivist mixed-methods convergent-parallel design to explore nurse practitioner diagnostic reasoning and compare it to that of registrars. Includes 30 nurse practitioners and 16 registrars in a case scenario. Outlines nurse practitioner practice in NZ and how the NZ title of nurse practitioner differs from that used internationally. |
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NZNO @ research @ Reference only |
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1394 |
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Unac, Fiona; Marshall, Bob; Crawford, Ruth |
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Nurse practitioner access to radiology and laboratory ser |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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1 |
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27-37 |
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NZ nurse practitioner; Radiology tests; Laboratory tests; Barriers |
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Reports the findings of a quantitative descriptive survey of all NZ registered nurse practitioners (NPs), exploring NP access to radiology and laboratory services in 2008. Identifies the types of diagnostic tests NPs order from either laboratory or radiology services and the obstacles they face. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1453 |
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Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
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Ministerial Taskforce on Nursing : a struggle for control |
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2008 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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24 |
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3 |
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5-16 |
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Nurse practitioner; Politics; Autonomy; Unionism |
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Traces the constitution and work of the Taskforce, along with the struggle that arose between nursing groups for power to control the future of advanced nursing practice. Backgrounds the factors that led to the withdrawal of the NZ Nurses' Organisation (NZNO) from the Taskforce. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1435 |
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Hamer, H.P.; Finlayson, M.; Thom, K.; Hughes, F.; Tomkins, S. |
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Mental health nursing and its future: A discussion framework: Report from the Expert Reference Group to the Deputy Director-General Dr Janice Wilson |
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2006 |
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Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Policy; Leadership; Nurse practitioners; Nursing; Education; Careers in nursing |
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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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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865 |
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