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Carter, T. |
| Title |
The places we will go |
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| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Nursing philosophy |
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The author examines how writing shapes her practice and how she nurses, her way of being and doing. She notes that “as human beings we cannot be broken into subsets, my personal and professional being inform each other, therefore you will find woven into the fabric of this paper my personal and professional becoming united by the dominant thread of nursing”. The paper is structured using the different phases of her career as a staff nurse, nurse practitioner and charge nurse. In each section she has linked the stories of children and young adults with reflections on her writing and how it has impacted her practice. She goes on to say that question and reflection are vital adjuncts to nurses' development as individual practitioners and to the profession. They facilitate journeying past the superficial into the deep of a relationship with patients and colleagues. She identifies a responsibility as nurses is to engage with the individual and help them find a space where they can regain a sense of hope and personal power. This paper follows the author's journey, leaving her with a clearer understanding of who she is and how she nurses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 578 |
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564 |
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| Author |
Carr, J. |
| Title |
Ensuring consent is informed |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
22-23 |
| Keywords |
Patient rights; Law and legislation |
| Abstract |
The author examines the concept of informed consent as it applies to patients and as it is obtained by nurses. The principles of autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence are discussed. How these principles inform critical care nursing is explored and five inappropriate uses of technology in resuscitation are used as examples. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1018 |
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| Author |
Ho, T. |
| Title |
Ethical dilemmas in neonatal care |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
17-19 |
| Keywords |
Intensive care nursing; Paediatric nursing; Ethics; Clinical decision making |
| Abstract |
The author explores possible approaches to the ethical dilemma confronting nurses of critically ill premature infants with an uncertain or futile outcome despite aggressive neonatal intensive care. A case history illustrates the issues. The morality of nursing decisions based on deontological and utilitarian principles is examined, as are the concepts of beneficence and non-maleficence. A fusion of virtue ethics and the ethic of care is suggested as appropriate for ethical decision-making in the neonatal intensive care environment. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1035 |
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1019 |
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| Author |
Perry, I. |
| Title |
Identifying the 'norms' of nursing culture |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
20-22 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Nursing philosophy |
| Abstract |
The author investigates the premises that form the basis of nursing practice in acute care. Assumptions about patients and caregiving are often at odds with each other. The origins of these tenets are mapped from Florence Nightingale through to present nursing theorists. Overlapping areas of nursing and medical care in the acute care setting are examined, and the conflict that can arise between traditional nursing care and the expected medical nursing role is examined. He argues that the challenge for acute care nurses is to find a balance between normative nursing and the medical model. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1036 |
Serial |
1020 |
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Dyson, L.; Entwistle, M.; Macdiarmaid, R.; Marshall, D.C.; Simpson, S.M. |
| Title |
Three approaches to use of questioning by clinical lecturesers [lecturers]: A pilot study |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
13-22 |
| Keywords |
Qualiltative research; Preceptorship; Teaching methods; Nursing; Education |
| Abstract |
The author investigates the types of questions asked of students by lecturers working within the preceptorship model in the clinical setting. A sample of five volunteer nursing lecturers had their interactions with undergraduate students recorded. The data is analysed using two auditing approaches and qualitative content analysis. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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636 |
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| Author |
Wallis, R. |
| Title |
Preventing post-anaesthetic shaking |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
22-24 |
| Keywords |
Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Nursing; Guidelines |
| Abstract |
The author presents her experience investigating the incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking in the recovery room ward, and develops a clinical tool for its treatment. Several theories about post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. The cases of 1296 patients who had major regional or general anaesthetics over four consecutive months in the previous year are studied. The incidence of post-anaesthetic shaking and correlating core body temperature readings with post-anaesthetic shaking are examined. A protocol for reducing/treating post-anaesthetic shaking is developed on the basis of the findings of the study. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1021 |
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| Author |
Marcinkowski, K. |
| Title |
Shortening hospital stays for orthopaedic patients |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
28-29 |
| Keywords |
Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Guidelines |
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The author provides a review of current protocols and presents new ways to manage the care of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, hip and knee replacement surgery. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1022 |
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| Author |
Holloway, K. T. |
| Title |
The future for nursing education: UKCC review has relevance for New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
16 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
17-24 |
| Keywords |
Nursing; Education; Recruitment and retention; Clinical assessment; Policy |
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The author reviews the report 'Fitness for Practice' by the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting (UKCC) noting many areas of relevance for New Zealand educators in outlining possible strategies for nursing education. Discussion of some of the recommendations is put in the context of a strategic review of undergraduate nursing education recently commissioned by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Issues such as recruitment and access to education; retention; clinical assessment and placements; clinical skill acquisition and partnership are valid concerns for educators here also. Internationally, the author suggests, the commonalties in issues of concern lend validity to the concept of the global village and the necessity for a global perspective in health care workforce planning, including educational preparation. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
848 |
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| Author |
Thompson, J. |
| Title |
Budgeting for nursing services |
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| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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The author suggests that a nursing service would benefit by using the concept of budgets and budgeting control, in terms of management accounting and its applicability to a hospital based nursing service. The main objective of this study was to suggest a possible line of approach towards the construction of an information system designed to yield reliable and useful data, without which there can be little hope of any truly effective guide to the development of nursing services. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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36 |
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| Author |
Grant-Mackie, D. |
| Title |
A literature review of competence in relation to speciality nursing |
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| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
University of Otago Library, NZNO Library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Paediatric nursing; Nursing specialties; Professional competence; Nursing; Education |
| Abstract |
The original aim of the study was to find out through a questionnaire what child health/paediatric nurses in New Zealand/Aotearoa saw as their needs for post-registration education. Nurses were completing courses in the United Kingdom and returning to New Zealand/Aotearoa and realising that their nursing capabilities had improved. They became senior nurses with education responsibilities and exhibited political leadership among their colleagues in the field of child health/paediatric nursing. They were becoming increasingly concerned at the lack of any clinical courses in the specialty of child health/paediatric nursing to promote an appropriate standard of practice. It was intended that a research project about post-registration child health/paediatric education would assist concerned nurses to develop a programme. The time needed for such a project did not fit with a limited research paper. It was decided to reduce the project to a review of the literature on competence in nursing, with some comment on the specialty of child health/paediatric nursing. In order for nurses to find what they need to learn and know, an understanding of competence in nursing practice is required. Competence is defined as the ability of the nurse to carry out specific work in a designated area at a predetermined standard. Issues around competence, defining a scope of practice, development and assessment of competence, and regulation of nursing, are part of the context in which accountability for the practice of nurses sits. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1123 |
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| Author |
Logan, C.M. |
| Title |
Anaesthetic nursing: Focusing perioperative practice on the patient |
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| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Nursing specialties; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Nursing; Education |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this literature review is to generate a picture of what is known and what needs to be investigated further about anaesthetic nursing in the perioperative nursing role in New Zealand, and to examine this in relation to international trends. Nurse anaesthetists in the United States are described in American nursing literature, and recognised as one of the four advanced nurse practitioner roles. In New Zealand, recent efforts to provide appropriate post-graduate education for the perioperative nurse have been challenged by other inter-professional interests, thus restricting the development of an expanded role. The author notes that this has caused concern for New Zealand's perioperative nurses who consider anaesthetic nursing is an integral part of perioperative practice. Anaesthetic nursing forms a substantial component of the basic competencies required of a registered nurse working in the operating theatres. Orientation programmes and ongoing education at all levels of professional development incorporate anaesthetic nursing competencies to provide continuity of patient care and support perioperative practice. Care of the patient undergoing anaesthesia is an area where nurses demonstrate their advanced assessment skills and clinical judgement and is included in perioperative specialist or nurse practitioner job descriptions. The Perioperative Nurses Association in New Zealand is concerned to develop postgraduate education in their area of speciality to support their application for 'College' status within the New Zealand Nurses Organisation. For this to happen in a cogent fashion, information and knowledge generated from research, are required to clarify perioperative nursing's current position and determine how practice can be shaped to best care for patients undergoing surgical interventions. Evidence from research supports nurses in the anaesthetic role by demonstrating that the preoperative visits and assessments they undertake can reduce patients' anxieties, decrease the need for pain relief and shorten hospital stays. This review includes literature sources that explore disparities between the development of New Zealand anaesthetic nursing and international models. The author suggests that information and understanding gained from conducting this review will allow future developments in anaesthetic nursing practice to be informed by previous initiatives and projects and identifies areas for further research. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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790 |
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| Author |
Maddocks, W.A. |
| Title |
Soft tissue massage in nursing practice: An analysis |
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| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Alternative therapies; Nursing |
| Abstract |
The use of massage by nurses is a popular activity in many fields of nursing practice. The last ten to fifteen years have seen a rising popularity in the literature. Whilst the literature within nursing is plentiful it often does not present the empirical evidence necessary to support nursing actions. The objective of this analysis is to present the extant literature discussing soft tissue massage from a Western health perspective. Massage has first been contextualised as an ancient as well as modern healing activity. There is evidence of early modern medical interest in the therapeutic benefits of massage for a number of ailments. From this contextual perspective it is then possible to track the evolution of modern complementary health practices since 1980, and the professional and practical issues surrounding their use. Against the backdrop of twenty-first century health care there is increased evidence of the importance of maintaining the human aspect of caring, and massage is seen as an ideal way to provide this. The author argues that the discipline of modern nursing must increase its awareness of the empirical evidence around the use of massage, to provide safe and effective nursing care. This physiological and psychological evidence is presented and critiqued, based on the principles of evidence-based practice. This critique has enabled some sound research-based practical statements on the effects of massage to be made. These statements will enhance the practice of massage within a nursing context. The final part of the journey has been to explore the actual practice of massage within nursing, including the current use of massage by a sample of New Zealand nurses. The educational opportunities have also been presented, alongside some main professional issues. Massage can now be viewed as a legitimate nursing tool that has value in a range of nursing settings by enhancing the quality of patient care. The techniques are easy to learn, simple to perform and do not add undue workload to nurses. The author notes that there is a considerable amount of literature to support this, but the quest for further knowledge cannot be ignored. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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902 |
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| Author |
Banks, J.; McArthur, J.; Gordon, G. |
| Title |
Flexible monitoring in the management of patient care process: A pilot study |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Lippincott's Case Management |
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| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
94-106 |
| Keywords |
Hospitals; Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing |
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This article describes a study conducted on the internal medicine, general surgical, and vascular wards of a large metropolitan hospital to assess the impact of a networked monitoring system and portable patient monitors. This pilot study was developed to address the needs of hospital patients who require continuous non-invasive vital signs monitoring (including heart rate, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac waveform monitoring) with the addition of surveillance from a cardiac intensive care area. Data were collected from 114 patients over a three-month period to identify a patient group that could be managed appropriately under the new system and to determine the effect that flexible monitoring had on patient care management. Findings include identification of a specific patient group that can be managed successfully outside the cardiac intensive care area using this system. Other findings suggest a way to improve the management of patient monitoring in the general ward areas. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1091 |
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| Author |
Day, W. |
| Title |
Relaxation: A nursing therapy to help relieve cardiac chest pain |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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| Volume |
18 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
40-44 |
| Keywords |
Alternative therapies; Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Cardiovascular diseases |
| Abstract |
This article discusses ways in which relaxation, when used as an adjunct to medical therapies, can be a useful nursing management tool for effectively relieving cardiac pain. The available literature suggests that although nurses place a lot of importance on cardiac patients being pain free, it is apparent this is often not achieved. Research and documented case studies suggest that relaxation can play an important role in the treatment and prevention of this distressing symptom. The author advocates for nurses to challenge nursing practice and help patients deal effectively with chest pain in a way that meets each individual's needs. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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841 |
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| Author |
Jacobs, S. |
| Title |
Credentialling: Setting standards for advanced nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
38-46 |
| Keywords |
Scope of practice; Advanced nursing practice |
| Abstract |
This article examines professional regulation with particular reference to advanced practice. As well as providing an overview of credentialing and other aspects of professional regulation, including licensure, certification, registration, and titling, the question of how much regulation, and by whom, is explored. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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632 |
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