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McPherson, G.; Horsburgh, M.; Tracy, C. |
Title |
A clinical audit of a nurse colposcopist: Colposcopy, cytology, histology correlation |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
21 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
13-23 |
Keywords |
Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Diagnosis; Advanced nursing practice |
Abstract |
A clinical audit was undertaken to assess the diagnostic skills of the nurse colposcopist measuring colposcopy: histology: cytology correlation. At National Women's Health the first New Zealand nurse colposcopist training programme was developed in 2000. A retrospective audit of the colposcopy clinical records was performed during the nurse's training programme between July 2000 and March 2002. An 82% (82/100) histology: cytology: colposcopy correlation was achieved by the nurse in the third phase of her training programme. The results are comparable with other reported studies involving medical and nurse colposcopists. Expertise in colposcopy examination can be incorporated into the broader role of a Nurse Practitioner working in the area of women's health. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 548 |
Serial |
534 |
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Author |
Spence, D.; Smythe, E. |
Title |
Courage as integral to advancing nursing practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
23 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
43-55 |
Keywords |
Ethics; Advanced nursing practice |
Abstract |
This paper focuses on the illumination of courage in nursing. The authors suggest it is a fundamental component of nursing, yet it is seldom mentioned or recognised in the literature, or supported in practice. Data from a hermeneutic analysis of nurses' practice stories is integrated with literature to assist deeper understanding of the meaning of courage in contemporary nursing practice. The purpose is to make visible a phenomenon that needs to be actively fostered if nursing is to effectively contribute to an improved health service. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 470 |
Serial |
456 |
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Author |
Spence, D.; Anderson, M. |
Title |
Implementing a prescribing practicum within a Master's degree in advanced nursing practice |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
23 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
27-42 |
Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Education; Nurse practitioners; Prescribing; Teaching methods |
Abstract |
This article reports the implementation of a collaborative project undertaken to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the prescribing practicum papers delivered within two Master's degree programmes in advanced nursing practice. The recent introduction of Nurse Practitioner registration in New Zealand has resulted in the development of a number of Master's degree programmes in which students can complete a Nursing Council of New Zealand approved programme for prescribing. For the study, a developmental action research approach was used. Data were collected through interviews with practicum students, their medical supervisors and academic staff. Formative findings were progressively used to refine delivery of the practicum papers and a thematic analysis of summative findings identified areas for further improvement. The findings suggest that the processes being implemented are developing well. The researchers recommend that further education is required to clearly differentiate medical and advanced nursing roles. They recommend that greater attention needs to be paid to the preparation of medical supervisors and, most significantly, revision of funding is required to more equitably support the ongoing development of nurses for advanced practice roles. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
457 |
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Author |
Roberts, Jennifer; Floyd, Sue; Thompson, Shona |
Title |
The clinical nurse specialist in New Zealand : how is the role defined? |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
24-35 |
Keywords |
Clinical nurse specialist; Advanced nursing practice; Clinical expert |
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 |
Wright, Jane; Honey, Michelle |
Title |
New Zealand nurses' experience of tele-consultation within secondary and tertiary services to provide care at a distance |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
32 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
30-38 |
Keywords |
Telemedicine; Advanced nursing practice; Remote consultation; Telenursing; Telehealth |
Abstract |
Aims to explore NZ registered nurses' experience of using tele-consultation to provide care at a distance. Using a general inductive approach, single semi-structured interviews were undertaken with nine experienced nurses who provide secondary and tertiary services to patients and healthcare teams. Identifies five themes relating to nurses' role in tele-consultation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1518 |
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Author |
Clendon, J.; White, G.E. |
Title |
The feasibility of a nurse practitioner-led primary health care clinic in a school setting: A community needs analysis |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
171-178 |
Keywords |
Primary health care; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Community health nursing; School nursing |
Abstract |
The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of establishing a nurse practitioner-led, family focused, primary health care clinic within a New Zealand primary school environment as a means of addressing the health needs of children and families. A secondary aim was to ascertain whether public health nurses were the most appropriate nurses to lead such a clinic. Utilising a community needs analysis method, data were collected from demographic data, 17 key informant interviews and two focus group interviews. Analysis was exploratory and descriptive. Findings included the identification of a wide range of health issues. These included asthma management and control issues, the need to address poor parenting, and specific problems of the refugee and migrant population. Findings also demonstrated that participant understanding of the role of the public health nurse was less than anticipated and that community expectations were such that for a public health nurse to lead a primary health care clinic it would be likely that further skills would be required. Outcomes from investigating the practicalities of establishing a nurse practitioner-led clinic resulted in the preparation of a community-developed plan that would serve to address the health needs of children and families in the area the study was undertaken. Services that participants identified as being appropriate included health information, health education, health assessment and referral. The authors conclude that the establishment of a nurse practitioner-led, family focused, primary health care clinic in a primary school environment was feasible. While a public health nurse may fulfil the role of the nurse practitioner, it was established that preparation to an advanced level of practice would be required. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
952 |
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Author |
Water, Tineke; McCall, Elaine; Britnell, Sally; Rea, Miriam; Thompson, Sarah; Mearns, Gael |
Title |
Paediatric nurses' understanding and utilisation |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
32-45 |
Keywords |
Evidence-based practice; Paediatric nursing; Nursing practice; Surveys |
Abstract |
Explores how nurses working in a tertiary-level paediatric health-care facility understand research and evidence-based practice. Offers a descriptive, self-reporting, anonymous questionnaire to 600 paediatric nurses, asking both quantitative and qualitative questions on attitudes, knowledge and barriers relating to research and evidence-based practice utilisation. Identifies the barriers to undertaking research/evidence-based practice in paediatric nursing practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1592 |
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Author |
Rook, Helen; Hales, Caz; Milligan, Kaye; Jones, Mark |
Title |
Dr Jill Wilkinson's discourse analysis of the sources of power and agency for nursing |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
37 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
37-41 |
Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Nurse practitioners |
Abstract |
Highlights two articles written by Jill Wilkinson in 2008 pertaining to the Ministerial Taskforce on Nursing in 1998, in which she discusses the conflict between autonomy and unionism in nursing and the development of the nurse practitioner (NP) role. Considers the ongoing challenges to establish NP toles in mainstream health services. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1689 |
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Author |
Lesa, R.; Dixon, D.A. |
Title |
Physical assessment: Implications for nurse educators and nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
International Nursing Review |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
54 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
166-172 |
Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Clinical assessment; Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing; Education |
Abstract |
In New Zealand, the physical assessment of a patient has traditionally been the domain of the medical profession. Recent implementation of advanced practice roles has expanded the scope of practice and nurse practitioners may now be expected to perform physical assessments. The aim of this literature review was to discover what could be learnt from the experiences of Western countries. Nurses from the USA, Canada and Australia readily incorporate physical assessment skills into their nursing practice as a component of health assessment. The international literature identified that any change to the nurse's role in health assessment, to include physical assessment skills, requires strategies that involve the regulatory, educational and practice components of nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
786 |
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Author |
Fraser, A.G.; Williamson, S.; Lane, M.; Hollis, B. |
Title |
Nurse-led dyspepsia clinic using the urea breath test for Helicobacter pylori |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
Volume |
116 |
Issue |
1176 |
Pages |
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Keywords |
Advanced nursing practice; Hospitals; Clinical assessment; Evaluation |
Abstract |
Reports the audit of a nurse-led dyspepsia clinic at Auckland Hospital. Referrals to the Gastroenterology Department for gastroscopy were assessed in a dyspepsia clinic. Initial evaluation included consultation and a urea breath test (UBT). Patients given eradication treatment prior to initial clinic assessment were excluded. Patients with a positive UBT were given eradication treatment and were reviewed two months later for symptom assessment and follow-up UBT. Patients with a negative UBT were usually referred back to the GP. There were 173 patients with a mean age 38 years. The urea breath test was found to be useful as part of the initial assessment of selected patients who would otherwise have been referred for endoscopy. It is likely that the need for gastroscopy was reduced, but longer follow up will be required to determine whether or not this effect is simply due to delayed referral. This approach is likely to have value only in patients who have a relatively high chance of being H. pylori positive. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 625 |
Serial |
611 |
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