Buisman, B. (2006). Nursing 2020: How will 'Magnet' hospitals fit in? Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic, 10, 33–41.
Abstract: Nursing shortages, technology, advances in genetics and the knowledge explosion are trends that have an influence on the nursing profession in the future. This article will examine these trends and give an overview of what it may be like to nurse in an acute-care hospital in the year 2020. The impact of leadership, management and political influences will also be discussed. The American concept of 'Magnet' hospitals will be described as one possible solution to the issues that affect the nursing profession in New Zealand.
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Clunie, S. (2006). The current trend and importance of postgraduate education for nurses. coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector, 10, 18–23.
Abstract: The purpose of this essay is to examine why postgraduate education has become so important, to examine some of the issues around mandatory continuing education and the practical effect of this on a nursing career. Four strategies from the Ministry of Health, designed to facilitate changing nurse education, are discussed. The importance of Professional Development Recognition programmes is discussed along with the need for strong nursing leadership.
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Dobbs, L. (2006). Can evidence improve nursing practice? coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector, 10, 27–32.
Abstract: Evidenced Based Practice is aimed at providing safe, effective and cost-appropriate health care. The utilisation of EBP in nursing has proved to be valuable not only for patients and nurses, but also for other health professionals and the wider community. However, despite the recognised benefits of EBP, a significant gap between theory and practice exists. This paper explores some of the issues behind not implementing EBP, such as comfort with traditional practices, lack of engagement with EBP, and time constraints.
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Booher, J. (2003). Care of the patient following coronary artery grafts. Available online from the Eastern Institute of Technology website, 10(16), 15–18.
Abstract: This case study outlines the care of Mr. M, a sixty-six year old ventilated patient admitted to an Intensive Care Unit for management following coronary artery grafts. Mr. M's health history and risk factors are explored, in particular how they contributed to his presentation. Mr. M's post operative problems are identified and the rationale for his management is discussed with emphasis on the nursing care provided.
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Jamieson, I., & Harding, T. (2019). The perspectives of key stakeholders regarding New Zealand's first graduate-entry nursing programme. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 10(1), 8–14.
Abstract: Backgrounds the circumstances surrounding the establishment of NZ's first graduate-entry registered nursing programme in 2014 an the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and the University of Canterbury. Undertakes a qualitative, descriptive case-study involving purposive sampling of stakeholders in the programme's establishment
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Chittick, H., Manhire, K., & Roberts, J. (2019). Supporting success for Maori undergraduate nursing students in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 10(1), 15–21.
Abstract: Identifies those factors that help Maori to succeed in bachelor of nursing education programmes, based on previous identification of barriers to Maori success in tertiary education. Examines the experiences of Maori graduate nurses in 2017 via semi-structured interviews. Analyses the data using thematic methods to describe common themes.
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Donaldson, A. (2019). Forensic clinical nurses in emergency departments: an emerging need for New Zealand. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 10(1), 54–58.
Abstract: Performs a systematic review of the literature undertaken to gather evidence to support the establishment of clinical forensic nurse specialist roles in NZ emergency departments. Examines research on the role, function and purpose of the clinical forensic nurse in caring for the most challenging patients while upholding ethical and legal principles
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Ledesma-Libre, K. (2019). Factors influencing nurses' choice to work in mental health services for older people. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 10(1), 61–62.
Abstract: Explores what influences nurses to work in mental health services for older people (MHSOP)and what factors encourage those who did not choose this area of nursing, to continue in MHSOP. Includes nurses' positive and negative perceptions of MHSOP. Collects data via focus group discussions with 30 mental health nurses.
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Crawford, R. (2019). Using focused ethnography in nursing research. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 10(1), 63–67.
Abstract: Details how the author employed focused ethnography in her doctoral research to investigate nurses' and parents' experience of emotional communication in the context of a children's unit of a regional hospital in NZ. Interviews 10 parents and 10 nurses after the children were discharged. Validates the ethnographic method as a means of inspecting the hidden as well as observable aspects of nurse-parent interaction.
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Lesa, R. (2019). Personal experience of using a case study for a doctorate. Kai Tiaki Nursing Research, 10(1), 68–70.
Abstract: Draws on personal experience us using a case study for doctoral research. Presents practical insights into the process of designing a credible research case study based on the author's research into the experiences of third-year nursing students in simulation and clinical practice.
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Holloway, K., Baker, J., & Lumby, J. (2009). Specialist nursing famework for New Zealand: A missing link in workforce planning. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 10(4), 269–275.
Abstract: Explores the NZ context underpinning adequate specialist nurse workforce supply, contending that effective workforce planning would be supported by the
development of a single unified framework for specialist nursing practice in NZ, with the potential to support accurate data collection and to enable service providers to identify and plan transparent and transferable pathways for specialist nursing service provision and development. Argues that advanced practice nursing frameworks assist in increasing productivity through building an evidence base about advanced practice, enhancing consistency and equity of expertise, supporting a reduction in role duplication, and enabling succession planning and sustainability.
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Peri, K., Kerse, N., Kiata, L., Wilkinson, T., Robinson, E., Parsons, J., et al. (2008). Promoting independence in residential care: Successful recruitment for a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 9(4), 251–256.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to describe the recruitment strategy and association between facility and staff characteristics and success of resident recruitment for the Promoting Independence in Residential Care (PIRC) trial. A global impression of staff willingness to facilitate research was gauged by research nurses, facility characteristics were measured by staff interview. Forty-one (85%) facilities and 682 (83%) residents participated, median age was 85 years (range 65-101), and 74% were women. Participants had complex health problems. Recruitment rates were associated (but did not increase linearly) with the perceived willingness of staff, and were not associated with facility size. Design effects from the cluster recruitment differed according to outcome. The recruitment strategy was successful in recruiting a large sample of people with complex comorbidities and high levels of functional disability despite perceptions of staff reluctance. Staff willingness was related to recruitment success.
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Ho, T., & Mok, J. (2003). Condensate clearance from CPAP circuit: An examination of two methods of draining condensate from the inspiratory tubing. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 9(4), 117–120.
Abstract: Clinical studies on adult ventilated patients demonstrate that bacterial contamination of the condensate occurs in ventilator circuits. The purpose of this research is to find out if this is also true of the condensate in the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) circuit. It aims to determine whether there is bacterial contamination in the humidifier reservoir of the CPAP system when the condensate is drained back into the humidifier reservoir without disconnecting the circuit, or when the inspiratory tubing is disconnected to drain out the condensate.
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Lui, D. M. K. (2003). Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 1. Literature review. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 9(2), 45–47.
Abstract: This article seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Advanced technology results in the survival of increasingly premature babies with extremely low birthweights and this has inevitably led to an increase in the ethical dilemmas faced by neonatal staff as to whether continued treatment is actually in the best interests of these infants. Part 1 reviews the literature on this subject. Part 2 describes the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU.
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Lui, D. M. K. (2003). Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 2. Survey results. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 9(3), 91–96.
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.
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