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Giddings, D. L. S., & Wood, P. J. (1998). Revealing sexuality: nurses' knowledge and attitudes. A survey of pre and post registration nursing students 1988-1991. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 13(2), 11–25.
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Gifford, H., Walker, L., Clendon, J., Wilson, D., & Boulton, A. (2013). Maori nurses and smoking; Conflicted identities and motivations for smoking cessation. Available through NZNO library, 4(1), 33–38.
Abstract: This research aims to design and test the feasibility of an intervention promoting smoking cessation, and reducing smoking relapse, among Māori nurses who smoke. It is being conducted in two phases. Phase one, a national web-based survey, conducted in December 2012, explored the views of Māori nurses (smokers, ex-smokers and non-smokers) regarding smoking. This paper reports on the analysis of qualitative responses from 410 nurses and nursing students identifying as Māori who completed an online survey. Five themes were identified: beliefs about smoking; ?for our tamariki?; personal stories of quitting; dissatisfaction with current approaches; and plans for future strategies. The findings confirm that nurses who smoke may experience feelings of conflict, and regard their behaviour as inconsistent with their role as nurses and health promoters. Nurses who smoke must be supported to become, and to stay, smokefree. Tailored Māori-specific cessation initiatives are needed.
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Gifford, H., Wilson, D., & Boulton, A. (2014). Maori perspectives : a deep understanding of nursing and smoking. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 30(3), 35–44.
Abstract: Conducts in-depth qualitative interviews with 43 Maori nurses to explore their perceptions and experiences of smoking and quitting, and their views on the impact of smoking on their roles as nurses. Elicits five themes: social context of smoking, identity conflict, impact on practice, experience of smoking, and experience of quitting.
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Gilder, E. (2020). To suction or not to suction; that is the question: Studies of endotracheal suction in post-operative cardiac patients. Doctoral thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from https://hdl.handle.net/2292/54764
Abstract: Assesses the safety of actively avoiding endotracheal suction in post-operative cardiac surgical patients ventilated for less than 12 hours. Describes local endotracheal suction practice, and elucidates patient experience of the endotracheal tube and endotracheal suction. Conducts an observational audit describing endotracheal sucion practice within the cardiothoracic and vascular intensive care unit in Auckland City Hospital. Undertakes a prospective, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial investigating the safety of avoiding endotracheal suction.
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Gillard, D. (2002). When I am nursing. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: Over the last century the nursing profession has drawn from numerous theories and disciplines to construct its own theoretical foundations. While this diversity and flexibility may be one of the nursing profession's strengths it may have contributed to nurses' difficulty in explaining the complexities of their every day clinical work. This is a particular challenge for the domain of mental health nursing. This dissertation discusses how nursing models that have credibility at a clinical level can contribute to informing and advancing nursing practice. Models can achieve this by assisting nurses to conceptualise and articulate what it is they do that makes a difference to patient outcomes. Through this process nurses can maintain a distinct professional identity and establish themselves as effective members of multidisciplinary health team. Specifically, the application and limitations of Godkin's (2001) proposed model of a 'healing presence' to the author's own practice in a one-to-one nurse-adolescent client relationship in the mental health nursing is examined. It is claimed that a 'healing presence' provides a meaningful way to understanding the author's own practice. The proposed model of a 'healing presence' embraces the diversity of her background, and allows the author to maintain a nursing identity by providing a nursing framework to critique her practice, furthering her understanding of what it is that 'expert' nurses do and how this impacts on patient outcomes. Also suggested is that a 'healing presence' can contribute to the author's own and other nurses advanced nursing practice by making nursing visible to the multidisciplinary health team and to articulate “what it is that I do 'when I am nursing'”. Through presenting this dissertation, the author wishes to inspire other nurses to examine and understand their own practice.
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Gillmour, J., Huntington, A., & Robson, B. (2016). Oral Health Experiences of Maori with Dementia and Whanau perspectives – Oranga Waha Mo Nga Iwi Katoa. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 32(1). Retrieved June 16, 2024, from http://www.nursingpraxis.org
Abstract: Reports a study of the oral health experiences and needs of Maori with dementia, and their whanau. Uses a descriptive qualitative research design to develop an in-depth understanding of oral health issues from the perspective of the people being interviewed. Talks to 17 whanau members and describes the four themes that emerge from the interviews. Suggests service improvements.
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Gilmer, M. J., Meyer, A., Davidson, J., & Koziol-McLain, J. (2010). Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 26(3), 17–24.
Abstract: Surveys 52 staff members from the rest-home component of aged-care facilities in one District Health Board, about how staff in such facilities approach and manage the sexuality needs of residents.
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Gilmour, J.(and others). (2013). Nurses and heart failure education in medical wards. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 29(3), 5–17.
Abstract: Reports a study of medical nurses' education activities with heart failure patients. Surveys a random sample of 540 medical ward nurses via postal questionnaire. Describes the topics addressed and the resources they found most effective, using quantitative data to analyse their responses. Outlines nurses' suggestions to improve patient access to heart failure information.
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Golding, C. (2012). Clinical supervision for general nurses in NZ: the imperative of finding a way forward -- nurses perceptions of professional/clinical supervision. Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, .
Abstract: Focuses on two broad themes: perceptions and attitudes of general nurses in in-patient hospital settings towards clinical supervision and how they have found such support to be of benefit to themselves or their practice; organisational documentation policies and procedures available to nurses in order to understand their contribution to, and valuing of, clinical supervision. Seeks to discover whether there is evidence of other factors influencing the provision of, or access to, clinical supervision by general nurses, which influences attitudes and perceptions.
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Goodyear, K. A. (2018). Talking about menopause: exploring the lived experience of menopause for nurses. Master's thesis, University of Otago, Dunedin. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/8486
Abstract: Explores through semi-structured, in-depth interviews how 11 nurses working at Christchurch Hospital experienced menopause in the workplace and in their personal lives. Uses thematic analysis to highlight how the stigma surrounding menopause led to the nurses' fear of being treated as a menopausal woman, rather than as a professional.
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Goodyear-Smith, F., & Janes, R. (2008). New Zealand rural primary health care workforce in 2005: More than just a doctor shortage. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 16(1), 40–46.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to obtain a 2005 snapshot of the New Zealand rural primary health care workforce, specifically GPs, general practice nurses and community pharmacists. A postal questionnaire was distributed to rural general practice managers, GPs, nurses, community pharmacy managers and pharmacists in November 2005. The self-reported data included information on demographics, country of training, years in practice, business ownership, hours worked including on-call, and intention to leave rural practice.
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Gordon, M. J. (1988). View of the new – a case study of the perceptions of nurse tutors support and development in the first two years of their employment. Ph.D. thesis, , .
Abstract: This study was designed to explore the perceptions of Nurse Tutors, of their first two years following appointment to teaching positions, in a small regional Polytechnic . There was particular emphasis on factors they believed enhanced or impeded their performance, in the first two years of their employment.It was hoped the project would serve as a springboard for their development of support to assist Nursing Tutors during the first two years in their employment.The purpose of the study was not to examine the formal induction process, or the role of the staff development unit. Instead it aimed to focus on the experience of the Nursing Tutors within the Nursing school, and associated practicum teaching.An essentially qualitative approach was adopted. The aim being to discover patterns in the data from the research, and explore these themes with reference to relevant literature. Case study was chosen as the design framework for the study.Participants in the study were five Nurse Tutors who had joined the Polytechnic during the last two years and volunteered to participate in the study.Data was gathered by interview based on critical incidents, identified by participants. Themes identified from interview transcripts are discussed with reference to relevant literature. These themes indicated that tutors looked forward to their new role with anticipation, but that initial teaching experience was somewhat negative, and they did not feel well prepared. An important issue was congruency between the Nursing Curriculum (with focus on care), relationships with students and staff, and institutional constraints. The tutors coped with multiple demands, the three worlds of the Polytechnic , Health Care system and home (and for some degree study!). Participants were actively seeking strategies for successful teaching and able to reflect on aspects they wished to change. Although there were common elements , each participant demonstrated individual strengths and needs.The study concludes with suggestions for future action, including appropriate preparation prior to initial teaching, attention to initial workloads, exploration of buddying, discussion of what constitutes a safe, caring, learning and teaching environment and the relationship to the Nursing curriculum. It is suggested that collaborative sessions in order to share expertise in teaching and learning and/or action research may assist in support of new tutors (and ultimately benefit all staff)
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Goulding, M. T. (2006). The influence of work-related stress on nurses' smoking: A comparison of perceived stress levels in smokers and non-smokers in a sample of mental health nurses. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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Grant-Mackie, D. (2000). A literature review of competence in relation to speciality nursing. Ph.D. thesis, , .
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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Gray, N. (2020). Privileging Matauranga Maori in nursing education: Experiences of Maori student nurses learning within an indigenous university. Master's thesis, University of Auckland, Auckland. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from https://auckland.figshare.com/articles/thesis/Dissertation2020NadineGray_pdf/15121350
Abstract: Investigates factors supporting Maori student engagement, retention and success in nursing education. Explores the experiences, perceptions and insights of Maori nursing students enrolled in Te Ohanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Sciences Maori Nursing at Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi. Conducts semi-structured face-to-face interviews with 12 full-time Maori undergraduate nursing students, highlighting both positive and negative factors in academic engagement.
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