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Lim, A., Honey, M., North, N., & Shaw, J. (2015). Learning to become a nurse prescriber in New Zealand using a constructivist approach: a narrative case study. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 31(3). Retrieved December 23, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Aims to understand the experiences of postgraduate nurses learning to become nurse practitioner prescribers when undertaking courses that employed a constructivist pedagogical approach. Uses narrative inquiry to explore the perceptions, views and experiences of 10 prospective nurse prescribers, and thematic analysis to identify two main themes of their experiences.
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Lim, A. G., North, N., & Shaw, J. (2014). Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(2), 18–27.
Abstract: Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights.
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Lim, G., Roberts, K., Marshall, D., & Honey, M. (2020). Factors that influence registered nurse prescribers' antibiotic prescribing practices. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 36(1). Retrieved December 23, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.005
Abstract: Investigates the attitudes of RN prescribers towards prescribing antibiotics, in the context of increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Focuses on six nurse prescribers in primary health and specialty teams, who are permitted to prescribe antibiotics, asking about their clinical assessments of patients and safety considerations of prescribed antibiotics.
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McElroy, J. Maternity outcomes and access following regulatory changes for Isotretinoin prescribing in New Zealand (Vol. 2017). Master's thesis, University of Otago, . Retrieved December 23, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/7538
Abstract: Analyses retrospective prescription data for the years 2007-2015 to determine how access to isotretinoin altered before and after funded access was extended from dermatologists to include GPs and nurse practitioners who obtained a Special Authority. Assesses maternity outcomes for females dispensed the drug with regard to pregnancy terminations and isotretinoin-exposed live births. Examines outcomes based on type of prescriber and use or otherwise of the Best Practice Advocacy Centre (BPAC) electronic isotretinoin decision-support tool.
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McGinty, M., Poot, B., & Clarke, J. (2020). Registered nurse prescribing: A descriptive survey of prescribing practices in a single district health board in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(3). Retrieved December 23, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.014
Abstract: Surveys 11 RN prescribers working in cardiology, respiratory health, diabetes and primary care working in one DHB, about the medicines they prescribe for their areas of practice. Reveals the importance of regular updates to the list of medications available for RN prescribers.
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Poot, B., Nelson, K., Zonneveld, R., & Weatherall, M. (2020). Potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing by nurse practitioners in New Zealand. JAANP, 32(3). Retrieved December 23, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000239
Abstract: Reports the prescribing of potentially-inappropriate medicines (PIM) to older adults (> 65 years). Undertakes a subset analysis of data from the Ministry of Health pharmaceutical collection for the years 2013-2015. Includes nurse practitioner (NP) registration number, medicines dispensed, patient age, gender and NZ Deprivation level. Uses the Beers 2015 criteria to identify PIM. Details the medicines most commonly inappropriately prescribed.
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Short, K., Andrew, C., Yang, W., & and Jamieson, I. (2024). The impact of nurse prescribing on health care delivery for patients with diabetes: a rapid review. Journal of Primary Health Care, 16(1). Retrieved December 23, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1071/HC23121
Abstract: Undertakes a rapid review of research on the influence of nurse prescribing over the period 2012 -2022, on the delivery of health care to patients with both types of diabetes in New Zealand (NZ), Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada. Identifies four main themes: impact of nurse prescribing on clinical outcomes, levels of patient satisfaction, implications for health-care service provision, and identification of barriers and facilitators for nurse prescribing.
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