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Lala, A. C. (2016). Variability in neonatal gentamicin administration influencing drug delivery kinetics. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: Distributes a self-administered questionnaire to Dunedin Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses to investigate: the site of administration, comparing peripheral intravenous line (PIV) or umbilical venous catheter (UVC); and which dose of gentamicin would be used in two clinical scenarios describing babies of 24 and 32-weeks' gestation. Simulates gentamycin delivery and notes clinical variability.
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Connolly, M. J. (2015). Clinical leadership of Registered Nurses working in an Emergency Department. Master's thesis, University of Auckland, . Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/28383
Abstract: Employs a non-experimental survey design to examine the psychological and structural empowerment, and clinical leadership of Registered Nurses (RNs) working in an adult emergency department (ED) in a large tertiary hospital in Auckland City. Includes qualitative questions relating to those factors that support or inhibit their clinical leadership at point of care.
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Hogan, D. (2014). Transitioning difficulties of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand. Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, . Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/7047
Abstract: Explores the experiences of overseas-trained nurses (OTNs)who have migrated to NZ within the last two years. Focuses on OTNs' lived experiences and the difficulties they may have experienced when making the transition to practice in the NZ health system. Employs an exploratory, qualitative descriptive methodology to elucidate themes.
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Hylton, A. (2019). Nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/9447
Abstract: Surveys the knowledge and attitudes of registered nurses (RNs) regarding pain management in the care of the post-operative patient, across five District Health Boards (DHBs). Collects data using a modified version of the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (KASRP) tool (Ferrell & McCaffery, 2014), in a cross-sectional descriptive non-experimental design.
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Tuitaupe, S. R. (2018). Becoming a Pasefika registered nurse: reflections of their student nurse experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand. Master's thesis, Christchurch, University of Canterbury. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10092/16011
Abstract: Invites participants in the study to share their experiences, as Pasefika students, of enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing degree. Uses a focus group to identify the prominent themes by means of thematic analysis: common facilitators and barriers encountered; relationships within the nursing profession; their sense of achievement; and their view of the prgamees as Pasefika students. Makes recommendations to improve the programme for Pasefika nursing students.
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Houston, G. (2018). The impacts for the registered nurses of the New Entry to Specialty Practice Mental Health and Addiction Nursing Programme, of the programme, on their personal and professional development. Master's thesis, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/8505
Abstract: Explores the impact on nurses three to six years after completion of the New Entry to Specialty Practice (NESP) Programme. Thematically analyses in-depth, semi-structured interviews to identify the aspects of personal and professional development affected by the programme, using a qualitative descriptive approach. Focuses on four key themes: well set up; thinking differently; inter-connectedness; and reciprocation.
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Ogden, E. (2018). Is it ACE? The influence of the Advanced Choice of Employment scheme on new graduates' decisions to accept a position in the Nurse Entry to Specialist Practice in Mental Health and Addiction programme. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7907
Abstract: Uses an instrumental case study to explore the role of Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE) on the decision to enter the Nurse Entry to Specialised Practice (NESP). Examines the NESP programme in one DHB in which 14 participants who had accepted positions on NESP without specifying the specialty were given semi-structured interviews, as was the NESP coordinator about the employer experience of NESP. Suggests how education providers and DHBs can prepare ACE applicants for the recruitment process.
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Jarden, A. J. (2018). Before-school check nurses' experiences of motivational interviewing during the weight-related referral process : an interpretive phenomenological study. Master's thesis, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10092/16678
Abstract: Investigates nurses' experiences of weight-related conversations with whanau, and their level of understanding and application of motivational interviewing, during the Before-School Check programme to identify 95% of high-weight children. Uses a questionnaire focussed on competencies in conjunction with recorded interviews concentrated on process-oriented accounts of the referral process.
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Goodyear, K. A. (2018). Talking about menopause: exploring the lived experience of menopause for nurses. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/8486
Abstract: Explores through semi-structured, in-depth interviews how 11 nurses working at Christchurch Hospital experienced menopause in the workplace and in their personal lives. Uses thematic analysis to highlight how the stigma surrounding menopause led to the nurses' fear of being treated as a menopausal woman, rather than as a professional.
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Kaur, H. (2018). What are the factors affecting patients with diabetes in regards to their attendance and non-attendance with Diabetes Nurse-Led Clinics in Counties Manukau Health? Master's thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from https://www.nzno.org.nz/resources/library/theses
Abstract: Performs a retrospective audit of eight Diabetes Nurse-Led Clinics (DNLC) in two regions of DNLC provision in Auckland over a 12-month period from 2016-2017, at which 707 patients were booked for appointments. Undertakes a nested sampling of two randomly-selected DNLCs, in which 71 participants were invited to participate. Explores patients' perspectives of attendance or non-attendance at their booked appointments. Examines whether patients perceive any benefits of attendance at the clinics, and identifies factors that might improve their experiences with DNLCs.
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Stewart, L. (2018). Student nurse knowledge and attitudes about ageing, older people and working with them: does nursing education make a difference? Ph.D. thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/46429
Abstract: Develops, implements, and evaluates educational interventions to teach students about the ageing process, older people and how to work with them. Enrols students from a Bachelor of Nursing programme over a four-year period from 2011 to 2012, employing a multi-method approach including focus groups, a questionnaire and an analysis of course documents. Reveals how student nurses' attitudes alter during their course of study.
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McKelvie, R. (2019). Where we are and how we got here: an institutional ethnography of the Nurse Safe Staffing Project in New Zealand. Doctoral thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Abstract: Charts a detailed description and analysis of how aspects of the strategies of the Nurse Safe Staffing Project work in everyday hospital settings. Argues that nurses' situated knowledge and work are being organised and overridden by competing institutional knowledge and priorities in a competitive institutional environment. Demonstrates the consequences for nurses, patients and staffing strategies. Conducts 30 interviews with 26 participants, including frontline nurses and participants in safe staffing projects.
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Sharma, M. (2020). An exploration of the experiences of registered nurses working in aged residential care facilities regarding interRAI: A qualitative research design. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10009
Abstract: Assesses the experiences of registered nurses (RNs)working in aged residential care facilities in Christchurch, in performing interRAI assessments using interRAI MOMENTUM software. Explores the positive and negative aspects of their experiences and the factors affecting performance of interRAI-based comprehensive health assessments. Identifies the aids and barriers faced by RNs in applying and using interRAI. Conducts focus-group interviews with 7 RNs. Highlights the need for a unified standard assessment system.
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Kussmaul, J. (2020). An investigation of occupational health and safety workplaces and working conditions in comparison to nursing care quality in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in New Zealand. Doctoral thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/50165
Abstract: Identifies critical factors related to the occupational health and safety of workplaces and working conditions in residential aged-care facilities (RACF), from the perspective of nursing staff. Correlates quality indicators for occupational health and safety for workplaces and in working conditions with nursing care quality based on the InterRAI Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAP). Uses a mixed-method approach to conduct an audit of workplace health and safety and environmental conditions in 17 RACFs. Surveys 398 registered nurses (RN), enrolled nurses (EN), and Healthcare Assistants (HCA) about the mental and physical stressors in their work.
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Blair, W. (2021). Nurses' recognition and response to unsafe practice by their peers. Ph.D. thesis, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia. Retrieved June 30, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1422832
Abstract: Uses a mixed-methods approach to identify the behaviours and cues that nurses recognise as indicators of unsafe practice. Details those factors that influence unsafe practice. Reports the actions and responses taken by nurses who encounter unsafe practice by their peers. Conducts surveys of nurses about their perceptions of unsafe practice and the organisational practices and policies for its prevention.
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