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| Author |
van Rooyen, P.; Dixon, D.A.; Dixon, G.; Wells, C.C. |
| Title |
Entry criteria as predictor of performance in an undergraduate nursing degree programme |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Nurse Education Today |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume  |
27 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
593-600 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Curriculum; Evaluation |
| Abstract |
This research explored the relationship between entry criteria and academic performance in the first and second year bioscience papers at Otago Polytechnic School of Nursing. The School's inclusion of a bioscience requirement varies from the Nursing Council criteria for acceptance into undergraduate nursing programmes. Six hundred and nineteen academic records of 1994-2002 graduates were sampled. Chi-square and correlational analyses found a relationship between entry qualifications and students' academic performance in the two papers. The entry criteria had a stronger relationship with the students' performance in the first year bioscience paper than the second year paper. Performance in the first year was predicative of second year performance. Age was also found to be a useful predictor of grades. These findings support the School's Bioscience entry criteria and provide important information for admission committees. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
693 |
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| Author |
Wilson, D.; Neville, S.J. |
| Title |
Nursing their way not our way: Working with vulnerable and marginalised populations |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
165-176 |
| Keywords |
Maori; Geriatric nursing; Nurse-patient relations |
| Abstract |
This paper uses the findings of two studies to explore the nature of nurses' practice when working with vulnerable and marginalised populations, particularly with regard to the attributes of holism and individualised care. The first study was with the elderly with delirium and used a critical gerontological methodology informed by postmodernism and Foucault's understanding of discourse. The other study with indigenous Maori women utilised Glaserian grounded theory informed by a Maori-centred methodology. The findings show that a problem focussed approach to health care is offered to patients that does not incorporate individual health experiences. In addition, the social context integral to people's lives outside of the health care environment is ignored. Consequently, the foundations of nursing practice, that of holism, is found to be merely a rhetorical construct. |
| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 799 |
Serial |
783 |
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| Author |
Haitana, Jevada; Bland, Marian |
| Title |
Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-12 |
| Keywords |
Preceptorship experience; Undergraduate nursing students; Relationships |
| 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) |
| Title |
Utilising the hand model to promote a culturally-safe environment for international nursing students |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
13-24 |
| Keywords |
Cultural safety; Nursing education; International students; Hand model |
| 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 |
| Title |
Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
25-33 |
| Keywords |
History of nursing; Historical research; Research methodology; Nurse researchers |
| 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 |
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 |
Scott, Susan (and others) |
| Title |
The graduate nursing workforce : does an international perspective have relevance for New Zealand? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
4-12 |
| Keywords |
Graduates; Nursing workforce; Retention; Recruitment |
| 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 |
| Title |
Shaping student nurses' attitudes towards older people through learning and experience |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
13-20 |
| Keywords |
Ageism; Nursing; Education; Attitudes |
| 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 |
Batten, Lesley; Dutton, Jane |
| Title |
Young tertiary students and help-seeking for health advice |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
31-42 |
| Keywords |
Young people; Help-seeking; Health advice; Barker's model; Surveys |
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Presents the findings of an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire to investigate help-seeking related to health concerns among young tertiary students. Highlights the need for nurses to be aware of the sources of health advice and support young people choose. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1469 |
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| Author |
Howorth, Georgina E. Gilpin; Sculley, De'arna |
| Title |
Socioeconomic factors and the impact on health and social outcomes for mental-health consumers: a literature review |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Whitireia Journal of Nursing, Health and Social Services |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
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Pages |
9-15 |
| Keywords |
Socioeconomic factors |
| Abstract |
Explores the role of socioeconomic deprivation in determining mental health. Applies literature review findings to the case study of a middle-aged male Maori who has had several periods of imprisonment and multiple compulsory admissions to mental health inpatient units. Discusses deprivation, anti-social behaviour and criminal offending in the context of Mills's concept of the sociological imagination. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1710 |
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| Author |
Kelly, Stephanie; Domdom, Joey; Murray, Jacqui; Ulloa, Maria |
| Title |
Weaving professional practice with interprofessional education for real praxis outcomes |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Whitireia Journal of Nursing, Health and Social Services |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
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Pages |
33-37 |
| Keywords |
Inter-professional education; Professional competence |
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Suggests that health, social-service and education delivery are increasingly required to be inter-professional. Advises that such professionals use an integrative and inter-professional approach to navigate the complexities of their practice environments in order to improve outcomes for their service users. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1712 |
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| Author |
Rydon, S.E.; Rolleston, A.; Mackie, J. |
| Title |
Graduates and initial employment |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Nurse Education Today |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
28 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
610-619 |
| Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Curriculum; Work |
| Abstract |
This research project was undertaken to inform nurse educators in the Department of Nursing and Health Studies of Manukau Institute of Technology of the employment opportunities for new graduate nurses emerging from the three year degree and registration programme. Graduates from the programme for the previous three years were surveyed for their experiences in gaining employment. 89.8% of graduates were successful in gaining employment in the first three months post registration. The number of graduates employed within a district health board declined across the three years but there were no significant differences between cohorts. Overall, 73% of graduates were employed into new graduate positions. The majority of graduates felt that their nursing education prepared them well for their role as a registered nurse. The findings of the qualitative data identified a strong need for science throughout the degree; longer clinical blocks; increased hands on experience; more practice with skills and less theory in relation to practical experience. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
701 |
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| Author |
Giddings, D.L.S. |
| Title |
A theoretical model of social consciousness |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Advances in Nursing Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
28 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
224-239 |
| Keywords |
Attitude of health personnel; Feminist critique; Nursing models |
| Abstract |
The article presents a theoretical model of social consciousness developed from nurses' life histories. A 3-position dialectical framework (acquired, awakened, and expanded social consciousness) makes visible the way people respond to social injustice in their lives and in the lives of others. The positions coexist, are not hierarchical, and are contextually situated. A person's location influences her or his availability for social action. Nurses who could most contribute to challenging social injustices that underpin health disparities are relegated to the margins of mainstream nursing by internal processes of discrimination. The author suggests that more inclusive definitions of “a nurse” would open up possibilities for social change. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
944 |
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| Author |
Dallas, Janette; Neville, Stephen |
| Title |
Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
28 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
6-16 |
| Keywords |
Older men; Health education; Health screening; Gerontological nursing; Surveys |
| 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. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1470 |
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| Author |
Haggerty, Carmel; Holloway, Kathryn; Wilson, Debra |
| Title |
Entry to nursing practice preceptor education and support : could we do better? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
28 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
30-39 |
| Keywords |
Preceptorship; New graduates; Evaluation; Support and education |
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Reveals that recent longitudinal evaluation of 21 Nursing Entry to Practice (NETP) programmes in NZ identified that preceptorship selection, education and support are not properly resourced. Identifies the factors preventing preceptors from receiving appropriate training and recommends development of a clearly-defined preceptor selection and education process. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1472 |
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