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Author Hylton, J.A.
Title Enrolled nurse transition to degree level study based at a rural satellite campus Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing; Education; Enrolled nurses
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1248
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Author Little, S.
Title An exploration of vicarious traumatisation in emergency nurses Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Emergency nursing; Occupational health and safety; Nursing research; Stress
Abstract This thesis explores the theoretical notions of suffering and caring within the nurse patient relationship in the context of emergency nursing. It includes a small pilot study that aimed to assess the feasibliity of a major research project, by describing the impact of vicarious traumatisation in emergency nurses, specifically in relation to their self capacities. This pilot study utilised a descriptive, correlational design. Data was collected by using the Inner Experience Questionnaire (IEQ) a twenty four-item questionnaire developed by Dr Pearlman (1995), and a profile sheet which identified demographic details. Twenty-seven emergency nurses participated in this pilot study. The IEQ was assessed for internal reliability by applying the Cronbachs alpha and utilising a focus group to gain insight into the usability and relevance of the questions. The internal reliability of the IEQ suggests that it may be an appropriate tool to measure disruption of self capacities in the population of emergency nurses. Although the results are limited, and conclusions cannot be drawn, findings suggest a correlation between the variables of age, experience, nursing qualifications and a history of personal trauma and the IEQ. There is evidence that emergency nurses are affected psychologically when caring for the victims of trauma in emergency departments and the IEQ has the potential as a tool to be integrated into future emergency nursing studies. A multidimensional methodological approach is recommended to capture the many contours of the complex phenomena of vicarious traumatisation and the emergency nurse.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1249
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Author Corlett, E.
Title Finding out what works and what doesn't work: Caring for women with a fungating tumour of the breast Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University, Albany, Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Breast cancer; Nursing; Cancer
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1250
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Author Kidd, J.D.
Title What's going on? Mental health nursing in New Zealand Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing research
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1255
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Author Wilson, L.J.
Title Futurist planning, not a shortage stopgap: Recruitment and retention of registered nurses in New Zealand Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Recruitment and retention; Registered nurses; Policy; Careers in nursing
Abstract This literature review critically examines contributing factors to the current nursing shortage in New Zealand, centering on recruitment and retention of registered nurses. There is a dramatic widening between the supply of registered nurses and the demand for their services. All regions in New Zealand are reporting difficulty in hiring experienced and specialty nurses, and recruiting time is lengthening. This report suggests that the shortage is closely linked to factors in the nursing care environment. As a result of multiple factors during the centralising, cost-containing, acuity-increasing decade of the 1990s, the care environment has driven practising nurses out of acute care settings and discouraged new students from entering the profession. The availability of numerous alternative career opportunities has heightened the effect. Continuing causes to the non-selection of nursing as a profession are the influences of wage compression and limited career progression over the lifetime of the nurse, and insufficient orientation and mentoring of new nurses. Recent changes in the health care system have gone unevaluated and without oversight by nursing regulatory agencies – a situation not in the best interests of patients or nurses. A number of both literature-supported and resourceful approaches, including recommendations towards addressing the nursing shortage are proposed in this review.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1258
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Author Rummel, L.
Title Safeguarding the practices of nursing: The lived experience of being-as preceptor to undergraduate student nurses in acute care settings Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University, Albany, Library
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Keywords Preceptorship; Nursing; Education; Identity; Intensive care nursing
Abstract This thesis used a Heideggerian Hermeneutic approach to explore the experiences of registered nurses who act as preceptors to undergraduate student nurses. The researcher interviewed fifteen volunteer registered nurses twice as preceptors to investigate their experience. The data generated was audio-taped and analysed. Four dominant themes emerged. The first, 'Becoming attuned – the call', related to registered nurses responding to the call to be preceptors to students in their clinical placement. The second, “The emerging identity of being-as preceptor: keeping the student in mind”, related to preceptors cultivating their own identity as preceptors as they worked with students in the world of nursing practice. The third, 'Assessing where the student is at: the preceptor and preceptee working and growing together', related to a constant evaluation by preceptors of students' knowledge, readiness to learn, and the provision of learning opportunities. The fourth, 'Preceptors as builders of nursing practice through teaching reality nursing', facilitated the preceptee's experience of the real world of nursing practice. An overall constitutive theme: 'Preceptors as the safeguarders of the practices of nursing', emerged as the essence of the experience.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1263
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Author Hinder, G.
Title Challenging the boundaries: An initiative to extend public health nursing practice Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University, Palmerston North, Library
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Keywords Public health; Scope of practice; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1264
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Author Burtenshaw, M.K.
Title Characteristics and expectations of beginning Bachelor of Nursing students Type
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Students; Nursing; Education
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1269
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Author Delugar, A.
Title An historical inquiry to identify the contribution Beatrice Salmon's writings made to nursing education in New Zealand, 1969-1972 Type
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords History of nursing; Nursing; Education
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1271
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Author Crawford, R.
Title Nutrition: Is there a need for nurses working with children and families to offer nutrition advice? Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 13 Pages 10-15
Keywords Paediatric nursing; Community health nursing; Nurse-family relations; Socioeconomic factors; Diet
Abstract Using nursing and associated literature, the relevance of nutrition in the care of children and families is highlighted in this article. The role of a nurse in providing nutrition advice and interventions is examined, in the context of social and economic pressures on the provision of a healthy diet. Relevant examples of the provision of such advice is provided, along with competencies required to achieve this in practice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1276
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Title Dementia care: A literature review Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 13 Pages 33-36
Keywords Dementia; Nurse-patient relations; Quality of health care; Nursing; Education
Abstract This article defines dementia, and explores recent trends in relation to why it is such a misunderstood condition in the health care setting. Within a theoretical framework of literature development, nurse client relationships, and quality of care and attitudes are analysed. Gaps, inconsistencies and consistencies are outlined, with the implications for nursing practice and education explored.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1279
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Author Vernon, R.A.
Title Clinical case study: Acute traumatic head injury Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages 3-9
Keywords Trauma; Emergency nursing; Nursing specialties; Quality of health care
Abstract This clinical case study takes an integrated approach to investigation and critical analysis of the complex physiological and pathophysiological treatment modalities instigated when a patient presents following acute traumatic head injury. A broad overview of the developmental physiology of the brain and an explanation of the mechanism of traumatic brain injury as it relates to alterations in cerebral blood flow, intracranial pressure and cerebral metabolism is presented. The author describes in narrative form the clinical presentation of a patient, her symptoms and initial treatment rationale. It concludes with analysis of the patients initial treatment priorities and symptom management during the first 48 hours of her care.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1281
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Author Searle, J.
Title Gender bias: Women and heart disease Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages 10-14
Keywords Cardiovascular diseases; Gender; Nursing; Female
Abstract This article discusses the apparent gender bias prevalent in health care for women who experience cardiovascular disease. It considers how gender expectations and stereotypes affect health practices. Changes at the social, political and practice level necessary to achieve equitable care for women with cardiovascular disease are outlined.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1282
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Author Foster, S.
Title The relationship of physical activity to health in elder adulthood Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 12 Pages 24-27
Keywords Older people; Geriatric nursing; Health behaviour; Age factors
Abstract This article discusses the importance of physical activity in the health of older people, in the context of holistic perspectives of elder adulthood and theories of ageing and recent research. The wide ranging role of the gerontologic nurse specialist is explored.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1285
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Author Haggerty, C.
Title Supporting the development of critical analysis through the use of a constructivist learning strategy Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 11 Issue Pages 19-26
Keywords Nursing; Education; Teaching methods; Theory
Abstract This paper analyses how the programme co-ordinator for a diploma in mental health nursing used the Instructional Design process in order to identify aspects of teaching and learning that could further enhance the student development of critical thinking. Theoretical understandings of constructivist learning environments are outlined, and translated to this programme. Tools and techniques such as learning strategies, scaffolding, coaching and modelling are explained.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1290
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