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Lowe, P. |
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A descriptive research study on factors that impact upon the quality of life of elderly women with comorbid chronic illnesses: Three women's perspectives |
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2007 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Older people; Female; Chronically ill; Quality of life |
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The aim of this research study is to explore factors that older women living with comorbid chronic illnesses identify as key to maintaining or improving their quality of life. This study uses a qualitative approach, with a descriptive methodology. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with three women over the age of 80 who had been diagnosed with more than one chronic illness. These interviews were audiotaped, and the data analysed using thematic analysis. What emerged from this analysis of older women was the need for them to create meaning in their life, which is further explicated through three main themes: (1) coping with changing health, (2) the impact of family, and (3) attitude. Attitude to life and having a positive outlook were all factors these participants expressed as being essential to maintaining their quality of life. The quality of life of these participants is enhanced by the ability of these women to create meaning in their life. They do this by integrating their wealth of past experience into their present, reflecting back on their lives, but still gaining enjoyment from the here and now. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1236 |
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1221 |
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Gage, J.; Everrett, K.D.; Bullock, L. |
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A review of research literature addressing male partners and smoking during pregnancy |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing |
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CPIT Repository |
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36 |
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6 |
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574-580 |
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Pregnancy; Smoking; Male; Parents and caregivers |
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The aim of this research was to gain a more complete understanding of cigarette smoking and cessation during pregnancy by examining the men's role in supporting smoking cessation of their pregnant partners. A search of online databases was made for studies published in the last 10 years, in English, that included three phenomena; pregnancy, male partners, and cigarette smoking. Data were identified and organised according to theoretical, descriptive, and intervention methods of research. A growing body of literature indicates an interaction between pregnancy, male partners, and smoking behaviors. Explicating relationships between these phenomena is necessary for understanding and encouraging behaviours that promote maternal, child, and family health. The researchers conclude that current research highlights a need to further investigate the potential relationships, interactions, and health consequences of smoking behaviours of men and women during pregnancy. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1236 |
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Lindsay, N.M. |
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Family violence in New Zealand: A primary health care nursing perspective |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Whitireia Nursing Journal |
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14 |
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7 |
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7-16 |
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Domestic violence; Primary health care; Nursing specialties |
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This article explores the implications of clinical decision making by primary health care nurses in relation to identifying family abuse, particularly partner abuse. The historical and sociological background to family violence in New Zealand, and government-led strategies are considered, along with issues for Maori and Pacific peoples. The concept of health literacy in relation to family violence is also briefly discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1309 |
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1293 |
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McNamara, N. |
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The meaning of the experience for ICU nurses when a family member is critically ill: A hermeneutic phenomenologcial study |
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2007 |
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NZNO Library |
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Intensive care nursing; Nurse-family relations |
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This study provides insight into the experience of being an ICU nurse and relative of a critically ill patient. Analysis of data from interviews of four ICU nurses who had experienced having a family member admitted to ICU brought up several themes. These included: a nurses' nightmare, knowing and not knowing, feeling torn, and gaining deeper insight and new meaning. Recommendations for organisational support for ICU nurse/relatives, and education for staff are made, based on the findings. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1312 |
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1296 |
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Levien, J. |
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Maori health: One area of risk |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic |
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Available online at coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector |
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11 |
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17-21 |
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Colonisation; Maori; Health status; Nursing |
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This essay explores the social and historical context of the continued incidence of rheumatic fever amongst Maori. This communicable disease is associated with poverty, inadequate housing and overcrowding. These risk factors are all higher for indigenous populations. The article traces the effects of colonisation on Maori health, and presents the Te Whare Tapa Wha health model, which is grounded in a Maori world view, and provides a framework to examine this issue. The implications for nursing practice are explored. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1316 |
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1300 |
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Kennedy, W. |
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Professional supervision to enhance nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
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Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
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Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
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14 |
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2 |
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3-6 |
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Professional development; Clinical supervision; Nursing; Education |
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This article examines the concept of clinical supervision as “professional supervision”. Professional supervision contains many elements, is structured and not without effort. Fundamentally it is about being safe and professional. 'Reflective learning' and 'Live/tutorial' models are reviewed in different contexts for assisting nurses work through everyday issues, conflicts and problems of their role. The author concludes that regardless of which model is used there are benefits for safety and professionalism. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1310 |
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Vernon, R.A.; Jacobs, S.; Papps, E. |
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An innovative initiative for advanced nursing practice roles |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
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14 |
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2 |
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16-17 |
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Advanced nursing practice; Primary health care; Nurse practitioners; Nursing models |
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This paper reports an initiative which is an example of partnership between education and health organisations resulting in the implementation of a jointly funded advanced nursing practice role. The model is for community based Nurse Practitioner-managed health care for primary health and disease management. The key partners in this project are the Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke's Bay District Health Board, and a Primary Health Organisation (Tu Meke – First Choice). This article summarises the objectives, implementation, evaluation and benefits of the programme. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1311 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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The innovation effort: ?Are you in or are you out?? |
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Miscellaneous |
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2007 |
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http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/7696/$File/mlitchfield.pdf |
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Nursing; Primary health care; Policy |
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A graphic presentation in PDF format (April 2007) of the findings and policy implications of the developmental evaluation research programme for the Turangi Primary Health Care Nursing Innovation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1327 |
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Houliston, Sally |
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Flight nurse perceptions of factors inflencing clinical decision making in their practice environment |
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2007 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
NZNO Library |
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86 pp |
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Flight nurse perceptions of factors inflencing clinical decision making in their practice environment: a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Nursing at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Taradale, New Zealand
The research project sought to describe the flight nurses perceptions about the factors that influence clinical decision making in their flight nursing practice, using a descriptive survey methodology. Themes emerged as factors which participants perceived influenced clinical decision making in their flight nursing role and in the aeromedical role. These themes included pre-flight preparation, patient status, experience and education of the nurse, and the challenges associated with the physical and atmospheric environments. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1334 |
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Howie, J. |
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Choosing the place of birth : how primigravida women experiencing a low-risk pregnancy choose the place in which they plan to give birth in New Zealand |
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2007 |
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Held by Lakes DHB |
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113 pp |
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A thesis submitted to the Otago Polytechnic Dunedin, in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Midwifery. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1369 |
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Alleyne, D. |
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The context of nursing in New Zealand prisons from historical and contemporary perspectives |
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2007 |
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NZNO Library |
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94 pp. |
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This dissertation by Deborah Alleyne explores the current context of nursing in New Zealand prisons through rediscovering the history of its introduction and development, and review of relevant literature. Prison nursing is recognised as a unique branch of the wider nursing profession by virtue of the environment in which nurses work and the population for whom they provide care. Four key themes are identified from the literature review: custody versus caring; nurses' relationship with custody staff; nurses' relationship with prisoners; isolation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1377 |
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Barber, M |
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Nursing and living in rural New Zealand communities: an interpretive descriptive study |
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2007 |
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Abbreviated Journal |
NZNO Library |
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116pp |
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A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. June 2007
This study used an interpretive descriptive method to gain insight into and
explore key issues for rural nurses working and living in the same
community. Four Rural Nurse Specialists were recruited as participants. The
nurses had lived and nursed in the same rural community for a minimum of
12 months. Participants were interviewed face to face and their transcribed
interviews underwent thematic analysis.
The meta-theme was: the distinctive nature of rural nursing. The themes
identified were: interwoven professional and personal roles; complex role of
rural nurses and relationships with the community. A conceptual model was
developed to capture the relationship between the meta-theme and the
themes. A definition for rural nursing was developed from the findings.
This research identified some points of difference in this group of rural
nurses from the available rural nursing literature. It also provides a better
understanding of the supports Rural Nurse Specialists need to be successful
in their roles, particularly around the recruitment and retention of the rural
nursing workforce. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1386 |
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Grainger, P C |
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Nursing documentation in the emergency department: nurses' perspectives |
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Report |
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2007 |
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184 pp |
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Nursing Records; Emergency Nursing; Qualitative Description; Nursing Documentation; Emergency Nurses? Perspectives; Interviews, Context Specific Influences; Facilitating and Inhibiting factors |
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Explores emergency nurses? perspectives and practices about the quality, importance and value of emergency nursing documentation in relation to their personal beliefs, past experiences and preferred systems of documentation; the practical and contextual factors that influence documentation practices within an emergency department (ED); their interests in documentation tools or systems; and their interests in relation to further development of documentation practices and systems. Conducts a qualitative descriptive study in which ten emergency nurses from one ED in New Zealand were interviewed using interactive interview methods, and asked to complete a Likert scale to identify the relevance of internationally- recognised general influences on documentation to their own practices in the context of an ED. Includes recommended routes to development through partnership, participation and process engagement, and strategies including document development, knowledge advancement and support. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1404 |
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Payne, Sharon |
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The nurse's role in promoting health of vulnerable children (0-5 yr olds) through coordinated care: Margaret May Blackwell Study Fellowship |
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Report |
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2007 |
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50 p. |
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Child health services; Hospitals; Emergency services; Reports |
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Explores the provision of emergency paediatric care internationally. Visits children's hospitals in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1416 |
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Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
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The New Zealand nurse practitioner polemic : a discourse analysis : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand |
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Book Whole |
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2007 |
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308 pp. |
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Nurse practitioners; Nursing history; Advanced nursing practice; Nursing identity; Discourse analysis; Nursing regulation; Surveys |
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Traces the development of the nurse practitioner role in NZ since its establishment in 2001, using a discourse analytical approach to examine those discourses that have defined the role. Employs both textual and discursive analysis of texts from published literature and from nine interviews with individuals influential in the evolution of the role. Examines political perspectives and disciplinary practices dating back to the Nurses Registration Act of 1901. Considers the implications of an autonomous nursing profession in both practice and regulation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1614 |
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