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| Author | Dal Din, A. | ||||
| Title | Accepting the challenge: Registered nurses' experiences of undertaking the statutory role of Responsible Clinician in New Zealand | Type | |||
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2006 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Victoria University of Wellington Library | |
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| Keywords | Mental health; Registered nurses; Nursing specialties; Scope of practice | ||||
| Abstract | This aim of this thesis was to explore and describe registered nurses' experiences of undertaking the statutory role of Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. The role of Responsible Clinician has been available to nurses since 1992 yet to date there has been little research into nurses' experiences of undertaking this role. An exploratory descriptive approach was therefore used in this study. A convenience sample of four nurses who had been undertaking the role of Responsible Clinician was recruited. Their experiences were elicited through in-depth interviews. Analysis of the interview material revealed the themes of legitimacy, relationships, expanding practice, responsibility and accountability, approaches to care, nurses' responsiveness to the role and support of the role. The author points to this research being important to nurses who are working in the psychiatric mental health area so that they can understand the role more fully. In this way, more nurses may choose to undertake the role of Responsible Clinician. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 745 | Serial | 731 | ||
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| Author | Simon, V.N. | ||||
| Title | Characterising Maori nursing practice | Type | Journal Article | ||
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2006 | Publication | Contemporary Nurse | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 22 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 203-213 |
| Keywords | Registered nurses; Maori; Nursing models; Culture | ||||
| Abstract | This paper summarises research which addresses the question What might constitute Maori nursing practice? The research design adopted was influenced by kaupapa Maori methodology and used a semi-structured, qualitative, in-depth interview process. It was found that by understanding the current experiences of Maori registered nurses, their reflections on their preparation for practice, and their current practice, it is possible to identify the present and future training and practice needs of Maori nurses. Maori nursing practice can be characterised as having five features: the promotion of cultural affirmation including cultural awareness and identity; the support of, and access to Maori networks; the adoption of Maori models of health; the enabling of visibility and pro-activity as Maori nurses; and, the validation of Maori nurses as effective health professionals. Three recommendations for promoting Maori nursing practice are made in relation to staff in the workplace and in nurse education programmes: all nursing staff need to be alert to: 1. the impact of western scientific models on Maori healthcare; 2. the (often passive) non-acceptance of Maori within mainstream institutions; and iii) the benefits of valuing indigenous nursing programmes. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 936 | ||
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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 | Type | Journal Article | ||
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2006 | Publication | Whitireia Nursing Journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 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. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1040 | ||
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| Author | North, N. | ||||
| Title | International nurse migration: Impacts on New Zealand | Type | Journal Article | ||
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2007 | Publication | Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 220-228 |
| Keywords | Recruitment and retention; Registered nurses | ||||
| Abstract | Nurse migration flows in and out of New Zealand are examined to determine impacts and regional contexts. A descriptive statistics method was used to analyse secondary data on nurses added to the register, New Zealand nurse qualifications verified by overseas authorities, nursing workforce data, and census data. It found that international movement of nurses was minimal during the 1990s, but from 2001 a sharp jump in the verification of locally registered nurses by overseas authorities coincided with an equivalent increase in international registered nurses added to the local nursing register. This pattern has been sustained to the present. Movement of local registered nurses to Australia is expedited by the Trans-Tasman Agreement, whereas entry of international registered nurses to New Zealand is facilitated by nursing being an identified “priority occupation”. The author concludes that future research needs to consider health system and nurse workforce contexts and take a regional perspective on migration patterns. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 711 | ||
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| Author | Spence, D.; Wood, E.E. | ||||
| Title | Registered nurse participation in performance appraisal interviews | Type | Journal Article | ||
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2007 | Publication | Journal of Professional Nursing | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 23 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 55-59 |
| Keywords | Registered nurses; Management; Professional development; Attitude of health personnel | ||||
| Abstract | This article presents the findings of an interpretive study that explored and documented the meaning and impact of nurse participation in performance appraisal interviews. Data gleaned from nine New Zealand registered nurses employed by a single district health board provide evidence that nurses are often disappointed by the process of performance appraisal. Although they believe in the potential value of performance appraisal interviews, they seldom experience the feedback, direction, and encouragement necessary for an effective appraisal process. It is suggested that changes to the current professional development program and its accompanying performance appraisal will require skilled commitment on the part of nurses, managers, and the employing organisation to improve and develop the assessment and promotion of nursing practice. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 840 | ||
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| Author | Floyd, S.; Meyer, A. | ||||
| Title | Intramuscular injections: What's best practice? | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year |
2007 | Publication | Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 20-22 |
| Keywords | Professional competence; Registered nurses; Quality of health care; Evidence-based medicine | ||||
| Abstract | The aim of this research project was to explore issues around preferred injection site, intramuscular injections injection technique, particularly Z-tracking, and the wearing of gloves while administering intramuscular injections. The researchers conducted a literature search which revealed little published information on the use of intramuscular injections, despite them being part of everyday nursing practice. The guidelines for evidence-based practice in relation to intramuscular injections are reviewed and discussed. A survey of registered nurses on intramuscular injections sites and technique was conducted. An anonymous questionnaire, accompanied by an explanatory letter, was sent to 173 registered nurses working in general practice, prisons, and to community and inpatient mental health nurses. Response questionnaires were collated and a thematic analysis was undertaken. This research findings show that, despite the known iatrogenic complications which could occur when administering intramuscular injections, some registered nurses' practice does not appear to take this in to consideration. Furthermore, the majority of registered nurses did not use gloves and Z-tracking was not widely used among the sample group. The researchers conclude that although intramuscular injections are a fundamental skill, there appears to be limited research and evidence to support best practice. Education and support to change practice to reflect current research is paramount, if registered nurses are to remain competent. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 986 | ||
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| Author | Thompson, R. | ||||
| Title | On call but not rostered | Type | Book Chapter | ||
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2008 | Publication | Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 67-78) | Abbreviated Journal | Ministry of Health publications page |
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| Keywords | Rural nursing; Ethics; Registered nurses | ||||
| Abstract | In this chapter the author uses storytelling to explore the legal and ethical issues she experiences as a rural volunteer registered nurse. She describes the relationship between the nurse and community embodied in areas such as the public perception of nurses, and discusses aspects of her practice in the light of the particular legal and ethical context of rural areas. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 768 | Serial | 752 | ||
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| Author | Kennedy, W. | ||||
| Title | How do Registered Nurses utilise self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice? | Type | |||
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2008 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Eastern Institute of Technology Library | |
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| Keywords | Professional development; Registered nurses | ||||
| Abstract | This thesis describes an exploratory study of registered nurses within a local district health board which pursued 'if' and 'how' professional practice frameworks assisted nurses in their individual professional practice. Self assessment and performance appraisal are identified as critical elements of professional development by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, and this became the focus of the author's research. A qualitative descriptive framework was utilised to explore the research question, where experiences of registered nurses employed within inpatient adult medical and surgical settings were collected through questionnaire. Analysis of the data was through general inductive thematic approach. Eight themes arose, of which, two have sub-themes. The first four themes relate to self assessment and performance appraisal and the second four themes relate to professional practice. The findings from the participant's perspective provide an understanding of how participants' utilised self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice. There are significant implications for professional practice within the findings of this study, which are presented along with recommendations for future practice, and future avenues for research. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1161 | ||
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| Author | Kennedy, Wendy Lynette | ||||
| Title | How do Registered Nurses utilise self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice? | Type | Book Whole | ||
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2008 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 97 p. | ||
| Keywords | Registered Nurses; Self-assessment; Performance appraisal; Surveys | ||||
| Abstract | Describes an exploratory study of Registered Nurses (RNs) within a local District Health Board which pursued the question of 'if' and 'how' professional practice frameworks assisted nurses in their individual professional practice, specifically self-assessment and performance appraisal. Utilises a qualitative descriptive framework to explore the experiences of RNs in inpatient settings, via questionnaire. Identifies 8 themes related to self-assessment, performance appraisal, and professional practice. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1703 | ||
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| Author | Ventura-Madangeng, Judee; Wilson, Denise | ||||
| Title | Workplace violence experienced by registered nurses : a concept analysis | Type | Journal Article | ||
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2009 | Publication | Nursing Praxis in New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 25 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 37-50 |
| Keywords | Workplace violence; Registered nurses and violence; Concept analysis | ||||
| Abstract | Undertakes a concept analysis, based on the relevant literature from 1990-2005, to develop an operational definition of workplace violence as experienced by registered nurses (excluding mental health nurses), together with a set of criteria to identify the phenomenon. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1450 | ||
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| Author | Crogan, Patricia Ann | ||||
| Title | Nurses' perceptions of their role in quality improvement change | Type | Book Whole | ||
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2010 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 156 p. | ||
| Keywords | Quality control; Quality assurance; Registered Nurses; Hospitals; Surveys | ||||
| Abstract | Explores how nurses perceive quality improvement (QI) change, determines what is needed for nursing to further contribute to QI change and identifies the potential disconnect between the two. Undertakes a sequential, mixed-methods approach, using a questionnaire followed by a focus group representing 10 per cent of RNs at Middlemore Hospital. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1823 | ||
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| Author | Jamieson,I | ||||
| Title | What are the views of Generation Y New Zealand Registered Nurses towards nursing, work and career?: A descriptive exploratory study | Type | |||
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2012 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Available from the NZNO Library | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 290 pp | ||
| Keywords | Generation Y; Young nurses; Registered Nurses; Workforce planning; Attitudes to nursing; Surveys; Nursing shortages | ||||
| Abstract | The author has taken a broad approach to this research to explore the views of Generation Y New Zealand Registered Nurses towards the nursing profession, the work itself and their career plans. This study arose out of the author?s interest in health care workforce planning for nursing and in particular the retention of young nurses given the current national and global shortage of nurses. Because of the broad and descriptive nature of the research, a wide variety of topics are included in the literature reviewed. Chapter one provides background to the study and an overview of generational cohorts. Chapter two explores selected literature relevant to the concept of work and the characteristics of the Generation Y workforce. Other topics included in this chapter include Herzberg?s work motivation hygiene/maintenance theory and a selection of literature about key workforce recruitment and retention issues. A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences |
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| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1393 | ||
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| Author | Jamieson, Isabel | ||||
| Title | What are the views of Generation Y New Zealand Registered Nurses towards nursing, work and career?: a descriptive exploratory study | Type | Book Whole | ||
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2012 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 313 | ||
| Keywords | Generation Y; Registered nurses; Workforce retention; Work-life balance; Careers in nursing | ||||
| Abstract | Undertakes a descriptive exploratory study to ascertain the views of Generation Y NZ Registered Nurses (Gen Y nurses) towards nursing, work and career. Little empirical data exists about why young New Zealanders choose to become nurses in the 21st century. Further, little is known about their future career plans or their intentions to remain in the nursing workforce. Conducts a nationwide on-line survey of 358 Gen Y nurses from late 2009 to early 2010. Reports key findings: young NZ nurses are driven by traditional values of altruism, the desire to care for others, the ability to work closely with people, as well as being able to make a strong contribution to society when deciding to become a nurse, while seeking interesting, challenging and exciting work. Job security, the ongoing demand for nurses, the ability to leave and return, as well as the ability to combine work and family, are also important factors that help them to choose to become nurses. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1423 | ||
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| Author | Hollins, Joanne | ||||
| Title | Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. | Type | Book Whole | ||
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2014 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 111 p. | ||
| Keywords | Registered nurses; Adolescents; Mental health units | ||||
| Abstract | Conducts a qualitative study to explore Registered Nurses' (RN) attitudes towards caring for adolescents in adult mental health (MH) in-patient services. Uncovers the reasons adolescents access such services and considers the training and knowledge RNs have in relation to the assessment and management of adolescents with MH problems. Identifies areas that may be improved or developed. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1572 | ||
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| Author | Connolly, Megan J | ||||
| Title | Clinical leadership of Registered Nurses working in an Emergency Department | Type | Book Whole | ||
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2015 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 109 p. | ||
| Keywords | Registered nurses; Clinical leadership; Empowerment; Emergency Departments; Surveys | ||||
| Abstract | Employs a non-experimental survey design to examine the psychological and structural empowerment, and clinical leadership of Registered Nurses (RNs) working in an adult emergency department (ED) in a large tertiary hospital in Auckland City. Includes qualitative questions relating to those factors that support or inhibit their clinical leadership at point of care. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1579 | ||
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