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Moore, J. (2009). The role of the advanced nurse practitioner in the identification and management of patients with symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A submitted for the degree of Master of Health Sciences(Nursing Clinical)at The University of Otago, Christchurch.
This study examined the role of an advanced nurse practitioner in the identification, diagnosis and management of patients referred to an IBS nurse led clinic with symptoms of IBS as their primary problem. Items of interest were identification of the causes of symptoms, the effects of symptoms on quality of life (QOL), coping strategies of the patient, and patient satisfaction with care. These were measured by prospective data on two questionnaires given several months apart. In addition, some basic retrospective data were collected from a database of information on prior patients, to determine that the study subjects were representative of the IBS practice.
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Armstrong, S. (1998). How can the medical librarian contribute to evidence-based nursing practice. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: Submitted to the School of Communications and Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Library and Information studies.
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Jones, S. (1994). Career transition : from professional to manager in the health service. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Philosophy in Management Studies and Labour Relations, University of Auckland.
The study addresses the question of career transition from a professional role to a management role within the health service – what changes and adjustments in role content (or tasks), relationships and identity are experienced? What skills, perspectives and values are brought forward from the old role to the new role, and which must be abandoned to accommodate a new identity?
Answers to these questions hold relevance for those planning management development and management recruitment in the health service, and also for those planning career development for health professionals.
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Kiro, C. (2001). Maori health policy and practice = Kimihia hauora Maori : Ngapuhi, Ngati-Hine, NgatiTe Rangiwewehe. Doctoral thesis, , .
Abstract: A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, Albany.
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Jones, R. G. (2000). Rongoa Maori and primary health care. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Health.
Rongoa Maori, in its wider sense, refers to the traditional medical system of the indigenous people of New Zealand. The aims of this thesis were to identify the major issues involved in incorporating traditional healing in this context and to look at how this might be achieved.
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McClintock, C. (2003). Te mauri kōhatu. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy, The University of Massey.
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Vandergoot, A. (2005). From ward nurse to proficient critical care nurse: a narrative inquiry study. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A dissertation [thesis] presented in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Health Science.
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Atkinson, J. (2006). Experiences of relatives in an emergency department accompanying a non-critically ill family member [electronic resource] : a hermeneutic study. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A dissertation presented in part fulfillment of the requirements for Master of Health Science, Auckland University of Technology.
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Howie, J. (2007). Choosing the place of birth : how primigravida women experiencing a low-risk pregnancy choose the place in which they plan to give birth in New Zealand. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A thesis submitted to the Otago Polytechnic Dunedin, in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Midwifery.
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Dawson, A. L. (2008). Same person different nurse : A study of the relationship between nurse and patient based on the experience of shifting from secondary care to home based nursing. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing.
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Vital Signs: The NZNO Employment Survey 2011. (2011). By Dr Léonie Walker. Wellington: NZNO.
Abstract: The second, biennial survey of NZNO members based on the RCN longitudinal survey. A snapshot of the employment, views and morale of the New Zealand Nursing workforce.
Comparisons with the 2009 survey show an increase in job insecurity, experience of restructuring, and continuing differences in wages and turnover in the different sectors of the workforce.
The Enrolled Nurse membership in particular is in the midst of change, opportunity and disquiet. While the profession continues to be in good heart, there are some concerns about loss of senior nursing positions, and lack of suitable posts for new graduates.
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Dr Jill Clendon and Dr Léonie Walker. (2011). Young nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand. NZNO.
Abstract: The NZNO Younger Nurse survey examined the characteristics of younger nurse members of NZNO (aged under 30) in order to identify potential recruitment and retention strategies for these nurses, and provide information on how best to support younger members to become involved in NZNO activities.
The findings indicate that while most younger nurses enjoy their work and find it rewarding, they also face a range of challenges in the workplace due to their age ? including bullying and poor choice of shifts. Many younger nurses do not feel appropriately paid for the work they do and believe there are insufficient nurses to provide safe care. Over 10 percent of younger nurses are considering leaving the nursing profession. Many younger nurses feel the emotional challenge of nursing was more than they anticipated and that their education did not prepare them well to manage this.
A range of recommendations are made, including the need to improve undergraduate curriculum content on managing the emotional challenges of nursing, the need to implement clinical supervision for all nurses but particularly for those under 30, the need to develop and implement activities to address bullying in the workplace, and the need to improve pay progression scales in employment contracts.
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Alleyne, D. (2007). The context of nursing in New Zealand prisons from historical and contemporary perspectives. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: This dissertation by Deborah Alleyne explores the current context of nursing in New Zealand prisons through rediscovering the history of its introduction and development, and review of relevant literature. Prison nursing is recognised as a unique branch of the wider nursing profession by virtue of the environment in which nurses work and the population for whom they provide care. Four key themes are identified from the literature review: custody versus caring; nurses' relationship with custody staff; nurses' relationship with prisoners; isolation.
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Cleaver, H. (2005). Reflections on knowing, not knowing and being in palliative care nursing. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: Responses to questions from dying people and their families are as individual as each nurse, patient, family member or situation. This is well recognised and an unspoken truth in palliative care practice
This paper explores the subjective nature of knowledge in palliative care generated through capturing moments of practice and subsequent reflections. This demonstrates how the author uses her model of care to open a space that enables the person and their family to find meaning from their experience and articulate what they need at the time.
The author identifies her interest in the paradoxical reality of knowing and not knowing and describes how that paradox contributes to her role in supporting individual?s needs within their realities
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Barber, M. (2007). Nursing and living in rural New Zealand communities: an interpretive descriptive study. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. June 2007
This study used an interpretive descriptive method to gain insight into and
explore key issues for rural nurses working and living in the same
community. Four Rural Nurse Specialists were recruited as participants. The
nurses had lived and nursed in the same rural community for a minimum of
12 months. Participants were interviewed face to face and their transcribed
interviews underwent thematic analysis.
The meta-theme was: the distinctive nature of rural nursing. The themes
identified were: interwoven professional and personal roles; complex role of
rural nurses and relationships with the community. A conceptual model was
developed to capture the relationship between the meta-theme and the
themes. A definition for rural nursing was developed from the findings.
This research identified some points of difference in this group of rural
nurses from the available rural nursing literature. It also provides a better
understanding of the supports Rural Nurse Specialists need to be successful
in their roles, particularly around the recruitment and retention of the rural
nursing workforce.
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