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Author |
French, P. |
Title |
Nursing registration: A time to celebrate? |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
17-19 |
Keywords |
History of nursing; Interprofessional relations; Physicians; Nursing philosophy |
Abstract |
This article examines the knowledge and power relationships between the medical profession and nurses during the first half of the twentieth century. It argues that the 1901 Nurses' Registration Act allowed doctors to exert control over the nursing profession and that the hierarchal structure of the profession contributes to the culture of control and surveillance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1029 |
Serial |
1013 |
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Author |
Wilson, M. |
Title |
Organisational psychopaths and our health culture |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
27-29 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Leadership; Organisational change |
Abstract |
The author discusses recent research on organisational psychopaths, and suggests it offers an explanation for the state of the health system since managerialism was ushered in through health reforms. She identifies personality traits of organisational psychopaths and of aberrant self-promoters. The author gives her experience of changes to the structure of nursing at a North Island metropolitan public hospital over an 8-year period. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1030 |
Serial |
1014 |
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Author |
Skadiang, K. |
Title |
Researching post-tonsillectomy bleeding |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
22-23 |
Keywords |
Surgery; Health status; Nursing |
Abstract |
This article reports findings from an audit of post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage among patients at South Auckland Health from October 1998 to April 1999. All patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy were contacted by telephone, after the 14th day and before the 21st day following surgery. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1015 |
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Author |
Prentice, D.; Hathaway, M. |
Title |
Responding to a death from meningococcal disease: A case study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
16-18 |
Keywords |
Infectious diseases; Public health; Infection control |
Abstract |
The public health nurses present a case study on adapting meningococcal disease public health protocols to work with the situation of a Cook Island family following the death of a member from meningococcal disease. They discuss the meningococcal disease epidemic in New Zealand and outline the signs and symptoms of the disease. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1016 |
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Author |
Paterson, M. |
Title |
Dealing with life and death decisions |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
14-16 |
Keywords |
Ethics; Nursing; Patient rights; Clinical decision making; Euthanasia |
Abstract |
This article examines the implications for nurses of not-for-resuscitation orders and orders to withdraw treatment. The rights of patients and correct procedure in the case of not-for-resuscitation or do-not-resuscitate orders are considered, as well as the ethical dilemma facing nurses in cases of the withdrawal of treatment. Guidelines are offered to assist nurses in reaching an ethical decision to withdraw treatment. Euthanasia is defined and case law decisions on not-for-resuscitation and treatment withdrawal are cited. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1017 |
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Author |
Carr, J. |
Title |
Ensuring consent is informed |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
22-23 |
Keywords |
Patient rights; Law and legislation |
Abstract |
The author examines the concept of informed consent as it applies to patients and as it is obtained by nurses. The principles of autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence are discussed. How these principles inform critical care nursing is explored and five inappropriate uses of technology in resuscitation are used as examples. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1018 |
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Author |
Ho, T. |
Title |
Ethical dilemmas in neonatal care |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
17-19 |
Keywords |
Intensive care nursing; Paediatric nursing; Ethics; Clinical decision making |
Abstract |
The author explores possible approaches to the ethical dilemma confronting nurses of critically ill premature infants with an uncertain or futile outcome despite aggressive neonatal intensive care. A case history illustrates the issues. The morality of nursing decisions based on deontological and utilitarian principles is examined, as are the concepts of beneficence and non-maleficence. A fusion of virtue ethics and the ethic of care is suggested as appropriate for ethical decision-making in the neonatal intensive care environment. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1035 |
Serial |
1019 |
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Author |
Perry, I. |
Title |
Identifying the 'norms' of nursing culture |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
6 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
20-22 |
Keywords |
Nursing; Nursing philosophy |
Abstract |
The author investigates the premises that form the basis of nursing practice in acute care. Assumptions about patients and caregiving are often at odds with each other. The origins of these tenets are mapped from Florence Nightingale through to present nursing theorists. Overlapping areas of nursing and medical care in the acute care setting are examined, and the conflict that can arise between traditional nursing care and the expected medical nursing role is examined. He argues that the challenge for acute care nurses is to find a balance between normative nursing and the medical model. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1036 |
Serial |
1020 |
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Author |
Wallis, R. |
Title |
Preventing post-anaesthetic shaking |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
6 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
22-24 |
Keywords |
Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Nursing; Guidelines |
Abstract |
The author presents her experience investigating the incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking in the recovery room ward, and develops a clinical tool for its treatment. Several theories about post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. The cases of 1296 patients who had major regional or general anaesthetics over four consecutive months in the previous year are studied. The incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking and correlating core body temperature readings with post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. A protocol for reducing/treating post-anaesthetic shaking is developed on the basis of the findings of the study. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1021 |
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Author |
Marcinkowski, K. |
Title |
Shortening hospital stays for orthopaedic patients |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
6 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
28-29 |
Keywords |
Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Guidelines |
Abstract |
The author provides a review of current protocols and presents new ways to manage the care of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, hip and knee replacement surgery. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1022 |
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Author |
Lewer, D. |
Title |
Analysing the Mental Health Act |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
5 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
14-16 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Law and legislation; Ethics |
Abstract |
Changes brought by the Mental Health Act (MHA) to clinical practice, and some of the problems it has created for nurses, are examined in this article. Compulsory assessment and treatment orders (CATO) and the role of Duly Authorised Officers (DAO), and moral dilemmas that can arise as a consequence of CATOs used by DAOs are examined. The requirement for DAOs to act as patient advocates and to safeguard cultural beliefs are highlighted. The MHA promotes self responsibility and a treatment philosophy rather than detention of the mentally ill. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1039 |
Serial |
1023 |
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Author |
McKenna, B. |
Title |
Bridging the theory-practice gap |
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Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
5 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
14-16 |
Keywords |
Psychiatric nursing; Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
Abstract |
The author presents a case study of a joint appointment between a nurse lecturer and a staff nurse in an acute forensic psychiatry unit. He explores the advantages, disadvantages and reasons for success in relation to the findings of a survey of the literature on joint appointments. This technique is seen as a means of narrowing the gap between theory and practice which resulted when nurse training was transferred from hospitals to polytechnics. He highlights the need to develop research methodology to clarify potential benefits of this approach. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1024 |
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Author |
Russell, D. |
Title |
Changing public health nursing practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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Volume |
5 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
18-19 |
Keywords |
Public health; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Teamwork |
Abstract |
A new approach to public health nursing in the Otago region is described, which comprises of 3 distinct groups of nurses working in early childhood centres, primary schools and high schools. A family nursing assessment approach is used. The philosophical underpinnings of this approach are examined, which seeks to empower patients and engage them in their health care. Two public health nurses are interviewed about the new partnership model of nursing. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1041 |
Serial |
1025 |
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Author |
Ronaldson, A. |
Title |
Coping with body image changes after limb loss |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1999 |
Publication |
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Volume |
5 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
14-16 |
Keywords |
People with disabilities; Nursing; Psychology |
Abstract |
The author reviews the literature on the differences in the way people manage the process of coming to terms with amputation. The socio-cultural implications of body image construction are discussed and a new framework for clinical practice is suggested. The implications for nursing are examined and positions nurses as advocates. The importance of language is identified. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1042 |
Serial |
1026 |
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Author |
Webby, A. |
Title |
Developing safe nursing practice for Maori |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
16-17 |
Keywords |
Maori; Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing models |
Abstract |
A safe mental health nursing practice for Maori is defined as one that includes Maori ways of knowing. The author also notes that Maori mental health nurses must be given the ability to create their own practice to best meet their clients' needs. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1028 |
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