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| Author |
Kerr, R.C. |
| Title |
Is the graduate nurse work-ready for emergency nursing? |
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| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
| Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Mentoring; Preceptorship; Training; Emergency nursing |
Abstract  |
In this research paper for a Master of Nursing (Clinical), the author suggests that graduate nurses can successfully adapt to emergency nursing when supported with intensive domain-specific transition programmes to complement the national nursing entry to practice (NETP) programme in New Zealand. This outcome conflicts with the present traditional emergency department recruitment strategy that nurses must have two years acute care experience. The graduate believes they are prepared for practice for any healthcare setting but do need time to resolve the rift between theory and practice. This research project confirms the perpetuation of experienced nurses' perceptions that graduates are not work-ready but are unrealistically expected to hit the floor running following ad hoc orientation ranging from three days to four weeks. By creating domain-specific programmes with a minimum twelve-week staged rotation orientation package, graduate nurses can be nurtured as emergency nurses. The influential role of the organisation and experienced nurses is vital to limit reality shock and complement NETP. Preceptorship and mentorship programmes promote the graduates' confidence in themselves to become competent team members. Limits to this research are the non-differentiation between nurses new to emergency nursing and the graduate nurse in the published studies. Assumptions have therefore been made regarding successful transition in regard to newly qualified registered nurses in the emergency department. Further study and evaluation applicable in the New Zealand context is also recommended by the author where anecdotally only a few emergency departments are involved in socialising graduate nurses into the workforce regardless of the urgent need for more first-year-of-practice clinical placements. |
| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
494 |
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| Author |
McKenna, B.; Poole, S.; Smith, N.A.; Coverdale, J.; Gale, C. |
| Title |
A survey of threats and violent behaviour by patients against registered nurses in their first year of practice |
Type |
Miscellaneous |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
56-63 |
| Keywords |
New graduate nurses; Workplace violence; Occupational health and safety; Training; Mental health; Psychiatric nursing |
| Abstract |
For this study, an anonymous survey was sent to registered nurses in their first year of practice. From the 1169 survey instruments that were distributed, 551 were returned completed (a response rate of 47%). The most common inappropriate behaviour by patients involved verbal threats, verbal sexual harassment, and physical intimidation. There were 22 incidents of assault requiring medical intervention and 21 incidents of participants being stalked by patients. Male graduates and younger nurses were especially vulnerable. Mental health was the service area most at risk. A most distressing incident was described by 123 (22%) of respondents. The level of distress caused by the incident was rated by 68 of the 123 respondents (55%) as moderate or severe. Only half of those who described a most distressing event indicated they had some undergraduate training in protecting against assault or in managing potentially violent incidents. After registration, 45 (37%) indicated they had received such training. The findings of this study indicate priorities for effective prevention programmes. |
| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
649 |
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| Author |
Marshall, Bob; Craig, Andrea; Meyer, Alannah |
| Title |
Registered nurses' attitudes towards, and experiences of, aggression and violence in the acute hospital setting |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
31-36 |
| Keywords |
Aggression; Violence; Actue hospital settings; Training; Surveys; Registered nurses |
| Abstract |
Examines NZ registered nurses' experiences of aggression and violence and the impact of aggression management training (AMT) on their experiences. Collects data using an internet survey incorporating Collins' Attitudes Towards Aggressive Behaviours Questionnaire. Rates the effect of participation in AMT on exposure to aggression or violence and its impact on attitudes towards aggression and violence. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1540 |
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