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Christensen, D. J. C. A study of female behaviour in a crisis situation.
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Lawton, M. M.(deceased), & Students,. Congenital abnormalities and pre-natal influences.
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Peddie, B. Consideration of changes in apgar scores and incidence of caesarian section for foetal distress since the introduction of foetal monitoring.
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Brodie, S. E. Drug monitoring.
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Peddie, B., & McPherson, F. Efficiency of syntocinon spray.
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Sutherland, F. R. Incidence of phlebitis in intravenous infusions.
Abstract: Incidence of Phlebitis in association with the use of I.V. Infusions was studied. Patients in the I.C.U. with peripheral I.V. lines were studied over a 2.5 week period, a form being completed by the staff. The study established a 20% incidence of infusion phlebitis. The care and observations of intravenous therapy is a nursing responsibility requiring constant vigilance to detect early any complication that may arise
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Lawton, M. M.(deceased), & Students,. Needs for ante-natal education.
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Sutherland, F. R. Sleep in the intensive care unit.
Abstract: Extensive treatment requirements for patients in I.C.U. frequently result in interruption of their sleep. Sleep interruption can become sleep deprivation with physiological and psychological effects. To determine the amount of sleep patients in the I.C.U. received, a brief study was done in the form of a questionnaire to nursing staff. Noise levels in the I.C.U. were recorded over a period of time. From the study it was concluded the majority of patients were sleep deprived
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Blakey, V. M., & Bradley, F. V. Survey of home visits by public health nurses in Dunedin Health District.
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Lawton, M. M.(deceased), & Students,. Survey – at risk patients.
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Lawton, M. M.(deceased), & Students,. Survey – breast feeding.
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Kinross, D. N. J., & Joblin, I. A. Ward sister interaction in a public hospital: a field study.
Abstract: with D.Garrett, C. Hamilton and A. Williams
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Dixon, D. A. What categories in the working environment can nurses isolate as contributing to their stress level.
Abstract: A student exercise using the qualitative research approach of Glaser and Strauss, commonly known as 'Grounded Theory'. The theory is generated from and grounded into data. Part One dealt with the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative research and its applicability as a methodology to add to Nursings' knowledge base. Part Two was a student learning exercise in the use of Grounded theory as a strategy for theory generation. Nurses identified three main categories that contributed to their perception of their stress level. 1. The degree of control Nurses perceived themselves as having on any given situation. 2. Their personal self image. 3. Their interpersonal skills and relationships with other people within the work environment
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Henderson, H. M. What is the public image of the nurse?.
Abstract: Taxes et al (1965) suggested that “people are characterised in terms of their vocations. We form an image of an occupation early in life and tend to maintain this image.” My research project used a descriptive methodology using a postal questionnaire for 100 subjects within the Wellington region. A 60% return eventuated and results interpreted as positive /negative response, grouped and discussed. The sample constituted a cross section of the publics view on the image of a Nurse. This research was performed as a requirement for an academic experience as part of a Post Graduate Diploma
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Gregg, D. Survey of student nurse uniform.
Abstract: This study was undertaken to ascertain the opinions of nursing students at Wellington Polytechnic (now Massey University Campus of Wellington) about their current uniform worn on clinical placements. As the NZNO National Student Unit representative at Wellington Polytechnic, it was brought to my attention by my fellow students that the current uniform was not particularly functional. As a result of these comments I concluded the best way for students to voice their opinions further was to circulate a survey. The survey questioned the students about the current uniform and what they thought the future uniform might be. The survey was available for collection by students for a two week period in July 1998. Participation was voluntary and anonymous. It was approved by the Research and Ethics Committee, School of Nursing, Health and Environmental Sciences, Wellington Polytechnic. The results were that sixty percent of students supported a change in the current uniform. Most students chose a tunic top as their preferred option. If there was to be a change, students would be prepared to spend $20-49. Consequently permission has been granted by the Head of Department – School of Nursing to investigate a change to a tunic style top. The item will be trialed by those who wish to purchase it in 1999. I believe that it is of utmost importance that student satisfaction with their clinical uniform is assessed at regular intervals to ensure that the students take a pride in their presentation and the uniform serves the purpose for which it is intended
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