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Author Mears, A.
Title The role of the clinical nurse co-ordinator Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 24-25
Keywords Nursing; Nursing specialties; Older people
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 907 Serial 891
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Author Richardson, S.; Allen, J.
Title Casualization of the nursing workforce: A New Zealand perspective on an international phenomenon Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication International Journal of Nursing Practice Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 2 Pages 104-108
Keywords Industrial relations; Organisational change; Nursing; Personnel staffing and scheduling
Abstract A discussion of the increased use of 'casual' nursing staff (those nurses employed on a casual or 'per diem' basis) is presented. Reference is made to related literature, together with consideration of the implications associated with this trend. This issue has international significance, with the increased use of casual staff being widely recognised. A New Zealand perspective is included, with the provision of nursing care at Christchurch Hospital presented to illustrate certain aspects of the discussion. The impact of changing health-care systems and increased emphasis on efficiency and accountability are identified. This change to workplace practice will inevitably affect nursing; possible future developments are considered.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 909 Serial 893
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Author O'Brien, A.J.
Title The therapeutic relationship: Perceptions of mental health nurses Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Nurse-patient relations
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 914 Serial 898
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Author Jones, B.
Title Saving lives and changing dirty nappies: Illuminating nursing in the neonatal nurse practitioner role: The New Zealand experience Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Neonatal nursing; Nurse practitioners
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 919 Serial 903
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Author Connor, M.
Title Courage and complexity in chronic illness: Reflective practice in nursing Type Book Whole
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Asthma; Nurse-patient relations; Nurse-family relations; Community health nursing; District nursing; Chronically ill
Abstract This book presents the reflective account of an actual nursing practice situation (a woman living with chronic asthma).The author provides a descriptive narrative and then delves deeper into the narrative to obtain greater understanding of what she calls “strife” in chronic illness and the best nursing practice to assist its resolution.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 926 Serial 910
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Author DeSouza, R.
Title Wellness for all: The possibilities of cultural safety and cultural competence in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of Research in Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages 125-135
Keywords Cultural safety; Nursing models; Cross-cultural comparison; Maori
Abstract The author contends that responses to cultural diversity in nursing need to consider the theory and practice developments of the profession, whilst also responding to broader social and historical process that prevent marginalised groups from utilising universal health services. A combination of approaches is suggested in this paper to meet these two imperatives. Cultural safety is one indigenous New Zealand nursing approach derived in response to inequalities for Maori, whereas cultural competence is an imported paradigm derived from a multicultural context. Furthermore, research and dialogue are required to examine points of complementarity and tension. This paper offers a beginning for this process.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 943 Serial 927
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Author Gage, J.; Hornblow, A.R.
Title Development of the New Zealand nursing workforce: Historical themes and current challenges Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nursing Inquiry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 4 Pages 330-334
Keywords History of nursing; Nursing research; Personnel; Interprofessional relations
Abstract This article reviews the development of the New Zealand nursing workforce, which has been shaped by social, political, scientific and interprofessional forces. The unregulated, independent and often untrained nurses of the early colonial period were succeeded in the early 1900s by registered nurses, with hospital-based training, working in a subordinate role to medical practitioners. In the mid/late 1900s, greater specialisation within an expanding workforce, restructuring of nursing education, health sector reform, and changing social and political expectations again reshaped nursing practice. Nursing now has areas of increasing autonomy, expanding opportunities for postgraduate education and leadership roles, and a relationship with medicine, which is more collaborative than in the past. Three current challenges are identified for nursing in New Zealand's rapidly evolving health sector; development of a nursing-focused knowledge culture, strengthening of research capacity, and dissemination of new nursing knowledge.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 946 Serial 930
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Author Wilkinson, A.
Title New age informatics & the management of perioperative nursing documentation Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Dissector Abbreviated Journal
Volume 35 Issue 1 Pages 20-23
Keywords Nursing; Administration
Abstract Investigates the requirements for documentation by nurses. Research by Millar & Araquiza (1999) suggests that nurses spend an estimated 30% of their time documenting patient care.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 950 Serial 934
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Author Hughes, F.; Duke, J.; Bamford-Wade, A.; Moss, C.
Title Enhancing nursing leadership through policy, politics, and strategic alliances Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Nurse Leader Abbreviated Journal
Volume 4 Issue 2 Pages 24-27
Keywords Policy; Nursing; Leadership
Abstract This paper looks at the links between nursing roles and health policy in New Zealand. Strategic alliances between key professional leaders in different nursing roles can help the profession by directly influencing policy development and implementation. This form of policy entrepreneurship is an important component of professional leadership.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 955 Serial 939
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Author Rydon, S.E.
Title The attitudes, knowledge and skills needed in mental health nurses: The perspective of users of mental health services Type Journal Article
Year 2005 Publication International Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 2 Pages 78-87
Keywords Patient satisfaction; Psychiatric Nursing; Attitude of health personnel
Abstract In this study a qualitative descriptive methodology with focus group interviews was used to explore with users of mental health services, the attitudes, knowledge and skills that they need in mental health nurses. Users of mental health services valued the therapeutic work of mental health nurses, and identified positive attitudes towards users of mental health services as essential in mental health nurses. However, they did not consistently experience a therapeutic approach in their interactions with mental health nurses. In a sociopolitical climate where the views of users of mental health services are increasingly incorporated into education and the planning and delivery of services, there is a need for more research that reflects the perspective of users.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 961 Serial 945
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Author Corbett, A.
Title Cultural safety: A New Zealand experience Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 14-17
Keywords Cross-cultural comparison; Cultural safety; Transcultural nursing
Abstract The Indigenous Nursing Education Working Group report “Gettin em n keepin em”, was presented at the Australasian Nurse Educators Conference held in Rotorua, New Zealand. The practicalities of the implementation of this report were challenged in light of the experiences of New Zealand nurse educators in implementing the concepts of cultural safety into undergraduate nurse education in New Zealand. The experiences of one Maori family with the Australian health system is given to illustrate the points made.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 964 Serial 948
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Author Lui, D.M.K.
Title Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 2. Survey results Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of Neonatal Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue 3 Pages 91-96
Keywords Intensive care nursing; Paediatric nursing; Ethics; Attitude of health personnel
Abstract Discontinuation of life support measures for an extremely low birthweight or very premature baby is controversial and difficult for both the parents and the healthcare professional involved in caring for the infant. This study seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Part 1 reviewed the literature on this subject. Part 2 reports the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 966 Serial 950
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Author Egan, M.
Title The nursing and midwifery practice structure at Healthcare Hawkes Bay: An evaluation and improvement process Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 8 Pages 27-29
Keywords Professional development; Nursing; Midwifery
Abstract This article describes the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Structure, which has been in place at Healthcare Hawkes Bay since 1996. It was developed to provide nurses and midwives in clinical positions with a professional development structure, and uses a framework to recognise and reward competence. It encourages clinical progression and was developed to link nursing competence with remuneration. The Practice Structure, based on the work of Patricia Benner (Benner, 1984), is made up of 4 levels: Beginner/Advance Beginner Practitioner, Competent Practitioner, Proficient Practitioner, Expert Practitioner. The Structure was reviewed in 1998, and a Steering Group was formed to collect feedback from nurses and midwives, identify areas of concern, and make recommendations for improvements. At the time of writing, these recommendations are being implemented and systems are being developed to ensure the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Structure continues to develop.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 971 Serial 955
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Author Major, G.; Holmes, J.
Title How do nurses describe health care procedures? Analysing nurse-patient interaction in a hospital ward Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 4 Pages 58-70
Keywords Communication; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations
Abstract This study examines the communication strategies used by nurses on the ward in one aspect of the job, namely the ways that they describe health procedures to patients. The data used in this project was collected by nurses on a busy hospital ward as part of Victoria University's Language in the Workplace Project. Three nurses carried minidisc recorders as they went about their normal working day, recording their conversations with patients, visitors, and other staff. The data was collected in a women's hospital ward. All patients, nurses, cleaners and ward clerks were female; two doctors were female and two were male. Twenty three instances where nurses described procedures to patients were identified in the data set. The analysis identified several typical components; indicated there was no fixed order of components; and demonstrated that all except the core component of describing the procedure were optional rather than obligatory elements. The researchers note this is qualitative and exploratory research. The findings demonstrate the benefit of discourse analysis within a sociolinguistic framework for the analysis of nurse-patient interaction. The results indicate that health discourse is not one-sided, nor is it as straightforward as many nursing textbooks suggest.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 975 Serial 959
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Author McKenna, B.; Thom, K.; O'Brien, A.J.
Title Return to nursing programmes: Justifications for a mental health specific course Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Intensive & Critical Care Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 1-16
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Training; Recruitment and retention; Curriculum
Abstract This paper presents the findings from research that investigated the feasibility of developing a specialty return to mental health nursing programme in New Zealand. This was achieved through a scoping of existing return to nursing programmes; a survey of non-active nurses; and stakeholder consultation via interviews or focus groups. Existing generic programmes fail to attract non-active nurses wishing to focus on mental health nursing. The non-active nurses survey found 142 nurses who presently would or might possibly return to mental health nursing and participate in a programme. Most stakeholders supported the idea of implementing such a programme. The findings from this research indicate both feasibility and enthusiasm for the introduction of return to mental health nursing programmes. It is recommended that all aspects of this course mirror the service user focused 'recovery paradigm' that is a central tenet in contemporary mental health service delivery.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 984 Serial 968
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