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Author |
Pearson, J.R.; Holloway, K. T. |
Title |
A postgraduate primary health care programme for experienced registered nurses and newly graduated nurses |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
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Pages |
44-52 |
Keywords |
Primary health care; New graduate nurses; Registered nurses; Nursing; Education |
Abstract |
This paper outlines the historical development of the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing programme. The paper discusses the multiple contextual considerations for the programme in terms of New Zealand health policy direction, academic level, and appropriate level of competency development for nurses new to primary health care and newly graduated nurses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1040 |
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Author |
Turner, R.S. |
Title |
Preceptorship in nursing: Preceptors' and preceptees' experiences of working in partnership |
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Year |
2007 |
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Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Preceptorship; Training; Professional development; Mentoring |
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This research is about preceptorship in nursing. There is considerable emphasis placed on health care organisations to support newly appointed graduate nurses, and preceptorship is a recommended model. Despite this emphasis, the author suggests that little is known about how preceptorship partnerships work in practice. The primary focus of this exploratory descriptive qualitative study was to explore the perspectives that preceptors and preceptees, who had worked in partnership, had about how they established and sustained their respective roles. Three sets of registered nurses who had recently completed a preceptorship experience were interviewed about their partnership. Content and thematic analysis of this descriptive data revealed four main themes. The preceptorship relationship grows out of respect for each another and develops as a result of honest and open communication. Preceptees who have an initial positive experience into their new work area settle quickly and efficiently into their new role. Preceptees appreciate preceptors who are welcoming, supportive and willing to undertake the role, while preceptors are happy to undertake the role if the graduate displays an interest in learning and are willing to be guided. The preceptee learns what it means to be a registered nurse in the particular working context, while the preceptor learns how to support learning processes and evidence-based practices. The author goes on to say that further exploration and investigation of these themes and of the relationships that evolve during preceptorship partnerships is needed. By understanding these findings, organisations can prepare both the preceptor and preceptee as they begin to undertake their role to ensure future partnerships will be successful. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 491 |
Serial |
477 |
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Author |
McGirr, S. |
Title |
New graduate nurses clinical decision making: A methodological challenge |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Clinical decision making; Methodology |
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New graduate nurses, particularly in the first year of clinical practice, face challenges with making clinical decisions about patient care. A review of the literature revealed no studies that reported using fundamental qualitative descriptive methodology to investigate new graduate nurses' clinical decision making. Aspects of decision making by new graduates have been studied using observational and interview methods, the findings from which have been interpreted using various theoretical decision making models. There has been little research outside of the context of critical care or intensive care units, but anecdotal reports in 2006 from the New Zealand Nursing Entry to Practice Programme (NetP) coordinators network suggest that new graduates are seldom employed in critical care or intensive care units in New Zealand. Nursing educators involved in undergraduate nurse training and NetP programmes need to understand how new graduates perceive, experience and manage decision making in clinical practice, in order to assist them to develop and refine those skills. There is a need for studies utilising fundamental qualitative descriptive methodology in order to explore the experiences of new graduates' decision making in clinical practice. The author notes that the topic is particularly relevant in light of the introduction of the national NetP programmes framework in New Zealand, and to her role as a NetP programme coordinator. This dissertation examines the relevant literature about decision making by new graduates and the research methods that were used, and concludes that fundamental qualitative descriptive method is a highly appropriate method by which to study new graduates' decision making. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
818 |
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Author |
McDonald, S.; Willis, G.; Fourie, W.; Hedgecock, B. |
Title |
Graduate nurses and their experience of postgraduate education within a Graduate Nurse programme |
Type |
Report |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
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Copies can be obtained from The Department of Nursing and Health Studies, Manukau Institute of Techn |
Volume |
(Monograph Series 2/2007) |
Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Nursing; Education; New graduate nurses; Teaching methods; Students |
Abstract |
The authors note that the literature identifies that the transition from tertiary based training to the realities of industry expectations can be a stressful period for graduates. Various District Health Boards offer postgraduate papers within their graduate nursing programmes, resulting in graduates being expected to perform the role of a beginning practitioner as well as embark on postgraduate education during this first year. As yet, the authors note, there is little evidence available to substantiate the efficacy and impact of such papers. The purpose of this study was to explore graduate nurse's experience of postgraduate education within the Graduate Nurse Programme. The report contains the results of a survey of nurses within the Programme. This report details the results of that survey and make recommendations for consideration. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
911 |
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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 |
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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 |
Atherfold, C. |
Title |
Will someone walk with me? A case study exploration of graduate nurses' perceptions of the preceptored experience |
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Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Unitec New Zealand Library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Preceptorship; New graduate nurses |
Abstract |
The transition from student to registered nurse is a challenging and often stressful time in a nurse's career. This thesis is a case study research project that explores the graduate nurses' perceptions of preceptorship as a strategy to support this transition at Lakes District Health Board (DHB). As a provider of graduate nurse programmes since 1995, Lakes DHB has provided preceptorship for the nurse in the initial period of clinical practice. Annual evaluation by questionnaire identified that this has been applied in a range of ways in different clinical settings with varying degrees of effectiveness. Further inquiry into graduate nurses' perceptions of the preceptored experience during the first twelve weeks of practice within Lakes DHB forms the basis of this research project. The intention is to utilise this insight to further inform the development of preceptor education programmes and application of the preceptor role in the practice setting. Using the case study research method, data has been collected from fourteen participants using semi-structured interviews, focus groups and secondary data from the previous year's questionnaire undertaken by preceptors and graduate nurses. Thematic analysis of the data has resulted in two categories, each with three associated themes. The first category relates to functional factors in the way the preceptorship role is applied. This explores the role of the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), organisation within the unit and the teaching of clinical skills. The second category relates to psychosocial considerations and includes the graduate's sense of being scared and advocacy of the preceptor, socialisation and team support, and the preceptor's own experience as a registered nurse. Recommendations from the research include the allocation of a dedicated preceptor selected with consideration for relational ability; complementary rostering and workload allocation to ensure that the preceptor and graduate nurse work together; early notification when preceptor arrangements break down; implementation of a clinical coaching plan; and strengthening the CNE's role as a leader facilitating and supporting preceptorship in the units. Opportunities for further research that arise from the study include the perceptions of the preceptors and the nursing leadership in clinical areas. Structuring the application of preceptorship, to ensure that all of these aspects are woven throughout the graduate nurse's transition results in Korowai Aroha, a cloak of covering for a supported transition that facilitates the development of practice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
866 |
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Author |
Dredge, A. |
Title |
Satisfaction with and importance of selected preceptor characteristics: A new graduate perspective |
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Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Preceptorship; Training |
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This pilot descriptive study examines and measures the characteristics of preceptors of new graduate registered nurses undertaking the Nurse Entry to Practice Programme in an acute hospital in New Zealand. Thirty-three new graduate registered nurses at the five month stage of the programme completed a questionnaire pertaining to the characteristics of their preceptors. The questionnaires were adapted from the Ferrans and Powers (1998) Quality of Life Questionnaire. The adapted questionnaires were designed to measure the importance, satisfaction and overall quality of the preceptor's characteristics as perceived by the new graduate registered nurse, using a Likert Scale. Literature both international and national was examined to gain an understanding of the importance of the characteristics in question, in relation to the new graduate registered nurse preceptee experience. Descriptive data revealed the importance of characteristics as perceived by the new graduate nurse preceptee, and how satisfied the new graduate nurse was with their particular preceptor's characteristics. The results identified that the majority of new graduates were satisfied with the characteristics of their preceptor but there was evidence of negative discrepancies between the mean importance and satisfaction scores. The range of data between the scores of the overall quality of the preceptor uncovered areas where the quality of preceptorship was unsatisfactory as perceived by the new graduate nurse. The discrepancies in the data were examined and recommendations made for additional research, regarding selection and evaluation of preceptors of the new graduate registered nurse within the hospital environment. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
912 |
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Author |
Spackman, N. E. |
Title |
Nurses' early experiences with patient death |
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Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
NZNO Library |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
156 pp |
Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Terminal care |
Abstract |
Chronic stress and 'burnout' have been extensively researched in nursing populations, but very little is known about the impact of specific acutely stressful or significant events. A novice nurse's first encounter with patient death may pose considerable cognitive, emotional and clinical challenges. Using a mixed methods design, this study explored the clinical circumstances, impact and challenges and rewards of nurses' early experiences with patient death. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1292 |
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Author |
McDonald, Stuart |
Title |
Graduate nurses' experience of postgraduate education within a nursing entry to practice programme |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
17-26 |
Keywords |
Graduate nurse; Nursing entry-to-practice programme; Postgraduate education; Cross-sectional survey |
Abstract |
Explores graduate nurses' experiences of postgraduate education embedded within a Nursing Entry-to-Practice (NETP) programme, a programme aimed at socialising new nursing graduates into their new role and work environment during their first year of practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1448 |
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Author |
Wilkinson, Jill; Nevills, Stephen; Huntington, Annette; Watsoon, Paul |
Title |
Factors that influence new graduates' preferences for specialty areas |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
32 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
8-19 |
Keywords |
New graduate nurse; Baccalaureate nurse; Career choice; First year of practice; Surveys |
Abstract |
Reports a survey of nurses who had registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in 2012, exploring factors that influenced their preference for three government priority specialty areas: primary health care, mental health and aged-related residential care. Backgrounds the national pilot of the Advanced Choice of Employment system to recruit graduating and newly-graduated registered nurses into 2 first-year practice programmes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1513 |
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Author |
Were, Katie Jane |
Title |
Early Career Nurses: The relationship between Organisational Climate and Job Satisfaction and Burnout |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2016 |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Graduate nurses; Organisational culture; Job satisfaction; Burn-out; District health boards; Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP); Nurse Entry to Speciality Practice (NESP) |
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Identifies early-career nurses' perceptions of their first two years of clinical practice, and how the organisational climate at a District Health Board (DHB) within NZ impacts on their success in clinical practice. Determines the relationship between three aspects of organisational climate -- nursing relationships, charge-nurse manager leadership, and staff organisation -- and early-career nurses' perceptions of job satisfaction and burnout. Receives 91 responses to a mixed-method survey. Identifies significant themes that emerged from thematic analysis: supervisor support, emotional labour, workload and staffing relations. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1556 |
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Author |
Ball, Christine |
Title |
Are we ready yet?: New graduate nurses' experience of workplace violence and agression and their sense of readiness |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2016 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
160 p. |
Keywords |
Graduate nurses; Workplace violence; Workplace aggression |
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Uses a qualitative descriptive approach to explore the experience of 7 graduate nurses employed in a range of sectors, of workplace violence and aggression (WPVA). Conducts semi-structured interviews and analyses the data using thematic analysis, generating 3 themes: Part of the Journey, Towards Self-Efficacy, and Maintaining Integrity. Identifies coping strategies. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1564 |
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Author |
Greenlees-Rae, Joanne |
Title |
Being confident in practice: A study on the influences on confidence in new graduate nurses |
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Book Whole |
Year |
2016 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
151 p. |
Keywords |
Professional confidence; New graduate nurses; Critical reflection; Surveys |
Abstract |
Aims to understand influences on new graduate nurses' confidence in their nursing practice. Confirms the value of self-confidence in newly-qualified nurses commencing practice. Utilises Appreciative Inquiry methodology to analyse the dialogue of nine new graduate nurses who share their stories of practice. Highlights five themes from their accounts. Identifies influences on the nurses' confidence, and the reflective practice pervading their nursing practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1695 |
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Author |
Hawes, Philip C. |
Title |
What educational and other experiences assist recently qualified nurses to understand and deal with clinical risk and patient safety? |
Type |
Book Whole |
Year |
2016 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
131 p. |
Keywords |
Patient safety; Clinical risk; Graduate nurses; Professional development; Surveys |
Abstract |
Interviews 9 nurses in their first year of clinical practice to investigate how newly-qualified nurses recognise and develop those skills relating to clinical risk and patient safety. Identifies workplace culture, clinical role models, exposure to the clinical environment, experiential learning, narrative sharing, debriefing and simulation as contributing to learning and understanding clinical risk and safe patient care. Considers strategies to facilitate professional development. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1696 |
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Author |
Jamieson, Isabel; Sims, Deborah; Casey, Michelle; Wilkinson, Katie; Osborne, Rachel |
Title |
Utilising the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of teaching |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
33 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
29-39 |
Keywords |
Dedicated Education Units; Graduate nurses; Recruitment and retention; Student support |
Abstract |
Considers whether the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model of clinical teaching and learning can support graduate registered nurses in their first year of practice. Uses a descriptive exploratory case-study approach to gather data via three focus groups with a total of eleven participants. Undertakes thematic analysis to identify patterned meaning across the dataset from which two primary themes emerge: support, and recruitment and retention. Identifies five associated sub-themes: peer support, organisational support, liaison nurse support, team support for the graduate registered nurses, and team support for the staff. Reveals the significant contribution made by the Nurse Entry-to-Practice Programme Liaison Nurse as a conflict broker. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1535 |
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