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Author (up) Day, D.R.; Mills, B.; Fairburn, F. openurl 
  Title Exercise prescription: Are practice nurses adequately prepared for this? Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 29 Issue 2 Pages 32-36  
  Keywords Practice nurses; Health education; Primary health care  
  Abstract This study sought to examine whether practice nurses were prepared to provide exercise prescriptions to clients. It involved administering questionnaires to 53 practice nurses in Otago to examine their understanding of green prescriptions and their knowledge and participation in exercise prescription.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 628  
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Author (up) Day, W. openurl 
  Title Women and cardiac rehabilitation: A review of the literature Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 16 Issue 1-2 Pages 92-101  
  Keywords Cardiovascular diseases; Gender; Nursing; Research  
  Abstract This literature review explores some of the issues related to women's experience of cardiac rehabilitation and demonstrates that women's experience may be different to that of men. Much of the research related to coronary heart disease (CHD) has been performed using either exclusively male populations or such small numbers of women that the results from the women studied were unable to be analysed independently. The author advocates that nurses working within this area of practice require an understanding of women's experience of recovery from a heart attack in order to better meet their needs.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 879  
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Author (up) Day, W. openurl 
  Title Relaxation: A nursing therapy to help relieve cardiac chest pain Type Journal Article
  Year 2000 Publication Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  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.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 841  
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Author (up) de Carlo Ahuarangi, K. openurl 
  Title Hei watea taupuhipuhi: The space of symbiosis: A conceptual framework for nursing practice Type
  Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Maori; Teaching methods; Nursing; Transcultural nursing  
  Abstract Te watea taupuhipuhi, the space of symbiosis is a framework for nursing practice. It examines the notion of the nursing presence as holding continuity and multiplicity of viewpoint in space of symbiosis. The author developed a teaching-learning situation as an introduction of key ideas in his work where the Maori word “ako” becomes the catalyst of a particular pedagogy that outlines the central notions of symbiosis. Thus, he notes, his work realises that symbiosis occurs not only on the clinical arena of nursing but in the teaching – learning environment as well, his own space of symbiosis. Four rites of passage coalesce a totality of experience within the space of symbiosis, revealing that the central role of the nursing presence is to surface meaning and sense for all of experience which can be fearful, mysterious, paradoxical and chaotic. These four rites of passage are described as the interpretive, integrative, transformations and transcendent. The twelve dynamics of nursing from the axle around which a praxis of nursing revolves. An analysis of those twelve dynamics in rite of passage is situated within narratives taken from the author's nursing practice. He also draws extensively from Maori ontology and autobiography in positioning his exposition within this local context.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 901  
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Author (up) De Vore, C.A. openurl 
  Title Independent midwifery practice: a critical social approach Type
  Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 250 Serial 250  
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Author (up) Dearden, G. openurl 
  Title When things go wrong: The experiences of mental health nurses who have had a patient die through suicide Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Case studies; Suicide  
  Abstract This thesis discusses the findings of a research study, informed by the work of van Manen (1997b), which explored the lived experiences of five mental health nurses who have had a patient die through suicide. Narrative was used as a method in interviews to uncover the essence of their lived experiences. Five interwoven themes uncovered in each of the interviews were: impact, support, feelings, closure and paradox. All of the nurses interviewed experienced a wide range of feelings about their patient's suicides, ranging from shock to guilt, to anger and sadness, and described their patient's suicide as having a significant impact on them. Support received by the nurses following their patient's suicide was variable, and they were often in the difficult position of trying to offer support to the patient's family. Common to all of the nurses was the lack of closure following the suicide. Paradox was found to be the overall essence of the experience of the mental health nurses interviewed. Three main paradoxical themes or statements were identified that are in many respects a summary of all of the themes that emerged. These were: unavoidable – responsible; inevitable – unprepared; duty of care – respect for patient's decision to end their life. The author suggests that the ability of the nurses interviewed to accept and reconcile the paradoxical issues that arise in relation to patient suicide, and accept the lack of closure they experience, is a fundamental element in their ability to continue to work in the mental health setting, despite the significant impact their patient's suicide has had on them. Four recommendations are made based on the insights gained from this research. These are: that every mental health service should have a suicide response policy; that undergraduate nursing education includes the impact of patient suicide; the development of policies which promote dialogue about suicide within the community; and the need for further research in this topic.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 602  
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Author (up) Dellagiacoma, T. openurl 
  Title Contracting as a career option for nurses Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue 1 Pages 20-22  
  Keywords Professional development; Nursing; Work  
  Abstract A nurse presents research and her own experiences of contracting. Contracting, as defined in this article, refers to a nurse not employed permanently on a wage. It covers agency nursing, short and long fixed-term contracts and secondments. The author identifies the need to continue to develop professionally, which is now a mandatory requirement under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act. Contractors have little, if any financial support to develop professionally, and time taken to do courses is not paid. Taking study leave within a contract may also not be an option. Options for managing professional development in these conditions are offered, including goal setting, investing in education or training, and considering some longer contracts. Practical financial advice and examples are given, including managing accounts and consideration of employment law. The author recommends that skilled nurses looking for interesting ways to develop their careers and to branch out in an entrepreneurial way should seriously consider taking up contract work.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 996 Serial 980  
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Author (up) Delugar, A. openurl 
  Title An historical inquiry to identify the contribution Beatrice Salmon's writings made to nursing education in New Zealand, 1969-1972 Type
  Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords History of nursing; Nursing; Education  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1271  
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Author (up) Dennis, J. openurl 
  Title How will transformative primary health care nursing leadership facilitate better health outcomes for Southlanders? Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Leadership; Nursing; Primary health care  
  Abstract Changes within the New Zealand health system have led to an emphasis on primary health care. The New Zealand government and the Southland District Health Board have identified that nurses can make significant contribution to improving the primary health outcomes for New Zealanders. However, within Southland there exist barriers to nurses influencing health outcomes. A Southland draft Primary Health Care Nursing Strategic Plan 2005 recommended that the employment of a primary health care nursing leader would reduce these barriers and lead to a comprehensive primary health care nursing service. This dissertation argues, using literature, that the employment of a transformative nursing leader, using a facilitative style, would implement changes that would develop a community responsive nursing service, establish a primary health care educational structure and ensure quality nursing care. Successful implementation would occur as the leader facilitates experiential learning within groups and with individuals to review current experiences and implement transformative primary health care nursing changes that improves health for all. The dissertation introduces the background to the changing primary health care environment in New Zealand and to the Southland current situation in chapter one. Chapter two describes the unique features of transformative leadership style and how it is applies to nursing and specifically to Southland's changing primary health care environment. The chapter specifically emphasises the role of and the art of facilitation which is a critical transformative leadership process. Chapter three describes the process of the experiential learning cycle, which the author argues will improve health outcomes, when used by the transformative leader to enable nurses to learn from their experiences and make nursing changes that improve health care. Chapter four addresses the dissertation question by describing how transformative leadership will facilitate the experiential learning process to Southlanders and improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and increase accessibility through a comprehensive primary health care nursing service.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 920  
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Author (up) Dent, G.W. url  openurl
  Title Mental health nurses' knowledge and views on talking therapies in clinical practice Type
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria http://hdl.handle.net/10063/675  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Attitude of health personnel; Evidence-based medicine; Professional development  
  Abstract Using a qualitative descriptive research design, this study explored nurses' knowledge and views on their talking therapy training and skills in practice. The study examined the use of talking therapies, or specialised interpersonal processes, embodied within the Te Ao Maramatanga: New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc (2004) Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nurses in New Zealand. A survey questionnaire was sent to 227 registered nurses from a district health hoard mental health service and a sample of eight nurses participated in a semi-structured interview. Content analysis based on the headings “knowledge views, skill acquisition and skill transfer” established the major themes from the data collection processes. The findings confirmed that nurses believe their knowledge and skills in evidence-based talking therapies to be vitally important in mental health nursing practice. Nurses identified that talking therapy training courses needed to be clinically relevant and that some learning strategies were advantageous. The identification of some knowledge gaps for, nurses with limited post graduate experience, and for nurses who currently work in inpatient areas suggests that further consideration must be given to ensure that a cohesive, sustainable approach is ensured for progression of workforce development projects relevant to training in talking therapies for mental health nurses in New Zealand.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1151  
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Author (up) Deo, Lalesh url  openurl
  Title Parental needs and nursing response following SUFE Surgery; An interpretive descriptive study Type Book Whole
  Year 2021 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 141 p.  
  Keywords Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE); Parents and Caregivers; Child health; Maori children; Pacific children; Paediatric nurses  
  Abstract Examines the experiences of parents and nurses in caring for a child following invasive Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE) repair. Conducts semi-structured interviews with parents of five children, predominantly Māori or Pacific, who underwent SUFE repair, and five paediatric nurses caring for the children and their families in the hospital ward. Offers two perspectives of the journey for these parents following such an injury, from the child's hospitalisation to caring for these children once they are home. Presents and contrasts these perspectives, revealing insights into the parents' ongoing need for support, information and planning for care, and nurses' efforts to meet these needs. Presents implications for nursing practice.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1741  
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Author (up) Desmond, N. openurl 
  Title Aspects of nursing in the general practice setting and the impact on immunisation coverage Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nurse-family relations; Immunisation; Primary health care; Nursing  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 510 Serial 496  
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Author (up) DeSouza, R. openurl 
  Title Wellness for all: The possibilities of cultural safety and cultural competence in New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Journal of Research in Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages 125-135  
  Keywords Cultural safety; Nursing models; Cross-cultural comparison; Maori  
  Abstract The author contends that responses to cultural diversity in nursing need to consider the theory and practice developments of the profession, whilst also responding to broader social and historical process that prevent marginalised groups from utilising universal health services. A combination of approaches is suggested in this paper to meet these two imperatives. Cultural safety is one indigenous New Zealand nursing approach derived in response to inequalities for Maori, whereas cultural competence is an imported paradigm derived from a multicultural context. Furthermore, research and dialogue are required to examine points of complementarity and tension. This paper offers a beginning for this process.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 943 Serial 927  
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Author (up) DeSouza, R. openurl 
  Title Transforming possibilities of care: Goan migrant motherhood in New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2005 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 87-101  
  Keywords Pregnancy; Transcultural nursing; Quality of health care; Attitude to health  
  Abstract This paper reports on a study of the maternity care experiences of women from Goa (India) in Auckland. Multiple research strategies were incorporated into the process to prevent reproduction of deficiency discourses. Interviews were carried out with Goan women who had experiences of migration and motherhood. The findings revealed that as a consequence of motherhood and migration, migrant mothers were able to reclaim and re-invent innovative solutions. Nurses and other health professionals can have a significant role in supporting women and their families undergoing the transition to parenthood in a new country and develop their knowledge and understanding of this dual transition.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 942  
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Author (up) DeSouza, R. openurl 
  Title Walking upright here: Countering prevailing discourses through reflexivity and methodological pluralism Type
  Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Transcultural nursing; Childbirth  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1269 Serial 1254  
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