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Author Van der Harst, J.
Title Inside knowledge: A qualitative descriptive study of prison nursing in New Zealand Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing specialties
Abstract (down) Analysis of the research literature on prison nursing revealed a paucity of research, both in New Zealand and internationally. The aim of this research was to describe the working life of the nurse in a New Zealand prison and provide an understanding of and documentation on prison nursing in New Zealand. A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken to determine what it is like to nurse in a New Zealand prison. Ten nurses working at two public prisons and one private prison took part in the study. Data was collected by the use of semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically into four main themes. The participants' descriptions of their working lives as prison nurses expose the multifaceted nature of this work and the inherent relational dynamics. These dynamics determine the nurse's ability to practise effectively in the prison setting. Findings highlighted many paradoxical situations for nurses when working in this environment. The very aspects of the work that participants described as negative were also identified, in some instances, as challenging and satisfying.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 886 Serial 870
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title The scope of advancing nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 13-24
Keywords Nursing specialties; Nursing
Abstract (down) An overview of the model of nursing practice and nurse roles derived through a programme of nursing research in the context of the changing New Zealand health system. The emphasis is on the complementary nature of the practice of family nurses taking a generic integrative service delivery hub role and the practice of other nurses advancing in specialist roles. Nursing care is presented as a professional, collective practice of registered nurses spread across all health service sectors and employment settings. Nurse roles are differentiated according to the interplay of two factors influencing the extent of practice autonomy the nurses assume (educationally supported) in responding to health need. A diagram depicts the interrelationship of competency and scope for the inclusive three different career trajectories of nurses advancing in practice. NOTE: This paper was published with an error in the title of the article (stated correctly on the journal contents page). An apology from the journal editor with an explanation of the importance of the use of the term ?advancing? and not ?advanced? was published in the subsequent issue (Nursing Praxis in NZ,14(1)).
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1325
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Author Litchfield, M.; Ross, J.
Title The role of rural nurses: National survey Type Report
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Online on the Ministry of Health's Centre for Rural Health pages
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Rural nursing; Personnel; Nursing specialties; Primary health care
Abstract (down) A survey was used to reach as many nurses as possible involved with nursing in “rural” areas throughout New Zealand and to build a profile of nurses involved in the provision of healthcare beyond the urban centres. The contact also sought to inform nurses of the rural healthcare project and encourage them to contribute their experience to the development of health services in the new health service structure. Data is presented on the characteristics and employment conditions of nurses and access to resources including information technology. The inadequacy of information on the rural nurse workforce is identified: nurse roles are historically defined yet employment patterns are changing according to the workforce demands of new structures, and the existing definitions of rural health service design and delivery are only in terms of general medical practices and on-call coverage. Recommendations are made for definitions of “rurality” and “rural nurse” that will allow a more useful depiction of the nurse workforce.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1175
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Author Isaac, D.
Title Passionate dedication: A qualitative descriptive study of nurses' and hospital play specialists' experiences on a children's burn ward Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Auckland University of Technology Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Children; Nursing specialties; Mentoring; Job satisfaction
Abstract (down) A qualitative descriptive approach was undertaken to explore the experience of eight registered nurses and two hospital play specialists who care for children hospitalised with burn injuries. The research participants were recruited from a paediatric ward that offers centralised specialty care to children with burns. Emerging out of the data was the over-arching theme of 'passionate dedication' that shows the nurses and hospital play specialists genuine compassion and commitment to meet the needs of the children with burns. The findings of the study reveal that the participant's dedication is shaped and determined by a dynamic process that involves having professional integrity and in-depth knowledge of caring for children and burn management. The nurses and the hospital play specialists have a common understanding of what their role entails and the skills required to provide quality care and support to the children and the children's family. On a personal and professional level the participants encounter several challenges in this care context that are physically and emotionally overwhelming. Despite becoming overwhelmed the participants are revealed as being resourceful and resilient in their aptitude to find ways that enable them to cope and get through. The author suggests that this study supports international literature that suggests that caring for children with burns is equally rewarding, as much as it is physically and emotionally demanding. The author identifies that the implication in this study for the organisation is to seriously consider issues regarding productivity and efficiency of the workforce with acknowledgement that nurses and hospital play specialists cannot do this emotional work without effective systems of support in place.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 577 Serial 563
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Author Neugebauer, A.F.
Title The adult congenital heart disease service: An evidence-based development of a nurse specialist position Type
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing specialties; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 482 Serial 469
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Author Patel, R.
Title Evaluation and assessment of the online postgraduate intensive care nursing course Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Education; Intensive care nursing; Nursing specialties
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 519 Serial 505
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Author Grayson, S.
Title Nursing management of the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Community health nursing; Management; Nursing specialties
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 576 Serial 562
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Author Vandergoot, A.
Title From ward nurse to proficient critical care nurse: A narrative inquiry study Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Akoranga Theses Collection, Auckland University of Technology
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Keywords Nursing specialties
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 602 Serial 588
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Author Sutton, D.M.
Title An analysis of the application of Christensen's Nursing Partnership Model in vascular nursing: A case study approach Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library
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Keywords Nursing specialties; Nursing models; Cardiovascular diseases
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 822 Serial 806
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Author Mears, A.
Title The role of the clinical nurse co-ordinator Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 24-25
Keywords Nursing; Nursing specialties; Older people
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 907 Serial 891
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Author Raynel, S.
Title Nurse-led clinics on ophthalmic practice: A vision for the future Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Nursing specialties
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1267 Serial 1252
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