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Author |
McDonald, Stuart |
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Title |
Graduate nurses' experience of postgraduate education within a nursing entry to practice programme |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
17-26 |
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Keywords |
Graduate nurse; Nursing entry-to-practice programme; Postgraduate education; Cross-sectional survey |
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Abstract |
Explores graduate nurses' experiences of postgraduate education embedded within a Nursing Entry-to-Practice (NETP) programme, a programme aimed at socialising new nursing graduates into their new role and work environment during their first year of practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1448 |
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Author |
Richardson, Sandra |
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Title |
Senior nurses' perceptions of cultural safety in an acute clinical practice area |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
27-36 |
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Keywords |
Cultural safety; Attitudes and beliefs; Senior clinical nurses; Nursing perceptions |
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Abstract |
Presents the results of a small study aimed at eliciting the beliefs and attitudes of a group of senior nurses with respect to the concept of cultural safety, and their perception of its role in clinical practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1449 |
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Author |
Foster, Pam; Neville, Steven |
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Title |
Women over the age of 85 years who live alone : a descriptive study |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-13 |
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Keywords |
Independence; Older women; Gerontological nursing; Living alone |
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Abstract |
Explores and describes experiences of older women who live alone in the community, and who are often perceived by both society and health professionals as frail and dependent. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to underpin a survey of 5 older women living alone in their own homes, and analyses the data using a general inductive approach. Identifies 3 themes that emerge from the data. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1451 |
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Author |
Gleeson, Erica; Carryer, Jenny |
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Title |
Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
14-26 |
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Keywords |
Nursing; Pain; Acute pain service; Staff sataisfaction; Surveys |
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Abstract |
Traces the establishment of acute pain services (APS) in the 1990s within hospitals both nationally and internationally. Explores, by means of a survey, the level of nursing satisfaction within one large hospital. Distributes questionnaires to 58 nursing staff working in association with the APS to ascertain satisfaction with regard to availability, communication and contribution to increased knowledge.. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1452 |
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Author |
Prior, Patsy; Wilkinson, Jill; Neville, Stephen |
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Title |
Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
14-25 |
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Keywords |
Evidencxe-based practice; Primary health care; Nursing; Education |
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Abstract |
Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting. |
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Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1455 |
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Author |
Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah |
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Title |
What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
.26-34 |
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Keywords |
Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys |
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Abstract |
Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1456 |
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Author |
Haitana, Jevada; Bland, Marian |
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Title |
Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-12 |
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Keywords |
Preceptorship experience; Undergraduate nursing students; Relationships |
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Abstract |
Seeks to understand the experiences of being a preceptor of student nurses, and the factors that impact on the role. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study in a small provincial hospital of 5 registered nurse preceptors, who complete semi-structured audio-taped interviews. Analyses the data using a step-by-step process. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1460 |
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Author |
Mackay, Bev (and others) |
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Title |
Utilising the hand model to promote a culturally-safe environment for international nursing students |
Type |
Journal Article |
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Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
13-24 |
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Keywords |
Cultural safety; Nursing education; International students; Hand model |
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Abstract |
Backgrounds and describes the Hand Model, developed by a nurse teacher to assist her in teaching cultural safety, and suggests its potential to provide a framework for creating a culturally-safe environment for international students in NZ, including those aspects of cultural safety specific to NZ. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1461 |
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Author |
Wood, Pamela J |
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Title |
Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
25-33 |
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Keywords |
History of nursing; Historical research; Research methodology; Nurse researchers |
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Abstract |
Describes four historical sources relevant to the history of nursing in NZ. Uses them to explain how nurse researchers can evaluate their research material. Outlines the five dimensions of evaluation: provenance, purpose, context, veracity, and usefulness. Explains the questions that must be addressed in each dimension of the evaluation. Illustrates the different kinds of information available in the 4 selected historical sources, by references to individual nurses. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1462 |
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Author |
Scott, Susan |
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Title |
A tripartite learning partnership in health promotion |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
16-23 |
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Keywords |
Health promotion; Clinical learning; Partnership; Primary health-care; Nursing students |
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Abstract |
Describes a partnership between a NZ nursing programme and a community trust whereby nursing students enrolled with youth at a local high school that promoted health. Argues that the strategy contributes to the students' acquisition of the collaborative skills required to develop nursing partnerships within communities. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1464 |
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Author |
Roberts, Jennifer; Floyd, Sue; Thompson, Shona |
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Title |
The clinical nurse specialist in New Zealand : how is the role defined? |
Type |
Journal Article |
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Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
24-35 |
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Keywords |
Clinical nurse specialist; Advanced nursing practice; Clinical expert |
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Abstract |
Reports the findings from research designed to investigate the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and how it is defined by New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs). Identifies the current requirements and expectations of the CNS role and how it is defined in practice. Collects 15 CNS job descriptions from 8 DHBs, subjecting them to thematic analysis yielding 4 key areas of the CNS role. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1465 |
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Author |
Scott, Susan (and others) |
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Title |
The graduate nursing workforce : does an international perspective have relevance for New Zealand? |
Type |
Journal Article |
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Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
4-12 |
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Keywords |
Graduates; Nursing workforce; Retention; Recruitment |
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Abstract |
Reviews studies of nursing graduates that use local, regional or national populations of graduates to explore reasons for turnover over periods of time longer than the first twelve months of transition to practice. Identifies the reasons for mobility within nursing and out of the profession altogether. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1466 |
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Author |
Rodgers, Vivien; Gilmour, Jean |
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Title |
Shaping student nurses' attitudes towards older people through learning and experience |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
13-20 |
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Keywords |
Ageism; Nursing; Education; Attitudes |
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Abstract |
Presents findings of a study comparing student nurse attitudes towards older people before and after an introductory nursing paper that included gerontology theory and clinical practice in an aged-care setting. Administers The Kogan Attitudes Towards Old People Scale to 56 nursing studies students at the beginning and end of the semester of study. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1467 |
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Author |
Wong, Grace; Stokes, Gillian |
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Title |
Preparing undergraduate nurses to provide smoking cessation advice and help |
Type |
Journal Article |
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Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
21-30 |
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Keywords |
Nursing education; Smoking cessation; Nursing curricula; Student nurses |
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Abstract |
Conducts an online survey of NZ's 17 schools of nursing to investigate the extent that smoking cessation education content is included in undergraduate nursing curricula. Reports which schools teach the recommended ABC approach and which teach approaches not recommended by the Ministry of Health. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1468 |
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Author |
Dallas, Janette; Neville, Stephen |
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Title |
Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey |
Type |
Journal Article |
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Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
28 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
6-16 |
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Keywords |
Older men; Health education; Health screening; Gerontological nursing; Surveys |
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Abstract |
Describes the health education and health screening received by community-dwelling men aged 65 or older. Undertakes a survey of 59 men in Wanganui via a self-administered questionnaire. Investigates the barriers/benefits to healthy living choices. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1470 |
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