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Grayson, S.; Horsburgh, M.; Lesa, R.; Lennon, D. |
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An Auckland regional audit of the nurse-led rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme |
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2006 |
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New Zealand Medical Journal |
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119 |
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1243 |
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Community health nursing; Patient compliance |
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The researchers assessed the compliance rates with the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme established through the Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register and managed by community nursing services in Auckland. They undertook an audit of the 1998 and 2000 Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register data to establish the compliance rates of patients with the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme. The sample included all patients on the Auckland Rheumatic Fever Register during this time. Results showed compliance rates across the three Auckland DHBs ranging from 79.9% to 100% for individual community nursing offices. They found that a community-based nurse-led secondary prophylaxis programme for rheumatic fever heart disease is able to deliver excellent patient compliance levels. Secondary prophylaxis is the WHO-recommended cost effective first step to rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease control. Community health workers have a key role to play in facilitating this compliance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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520 |
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Green, D.E. |
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Prediction of academic success and attrition on nursing students |
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1976 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 6 |
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6 |
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Greenwood, S.; Wright, T.; Nielsen, H. |
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Conversations in context: Cultural safety and reflexivity in child and family health nursing |
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2006 |
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Journal of Family Nursing |
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12 |
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2 |
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201-224 |
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Cultural safety; Nursing; Education; Curriculum; Nursing philosophy; Teaching methods; Biculturalism |
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This article outlines some key aspects of the practice of a number of nurse educators and researchers, and their commitment to the needs of their specific region. The group has been based at the Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) over the last decade and have worked collaboratively across primary health, cultural safety, and child and family health domains of the nursing curriculum. They share a common philosophy underpinned by notions of diversity and health equity. The philosophy informs their theoretical inquiry, practice and research interests, and pedagogical concerns. In this article, the nurse researchers begin by situating themselves within the region, its people, and influences before moving into a consideration of the wider political and policy environment. They then consider the destabilising effects of cultural safety education and the tension between biculturalism and multiculturalism in their context. Finally, they reflect on how these ideas inform their work with postgraduate child and family nurses. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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883 |
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Gregg, D. |
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Survey of student nurse uniform |
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This study was undertaken to ascertain the opinions of nursing students at Wellington Polytechnic (now Massey University Campus of Wellington) about their current uniform worn on clinical placements. As the NZNO National Student Unit representative at Wellington Polytechnic, it was brought to my attention by my fellow students that the current uniform was not particularly functional. As a result of these comments I concluded the best way for students to voice their opinions further was to circulate a survey. The survey questioned the students about the current uniform and what they thought the future uniform might be. The survey was available for collection by students for a two week period in July 1998. Participation was voluntary and anonymous. It was approved by the Research and Ethics Committee, School of Nursing, Health and Environmental Sciences, Wellington Polytechnic. The results were that sixty percent of students supported a change in the current uniform. Most students chose a tunic top as their preferred option. If there was to be a change, students would be prepared to spend $20-49. Consequently permission has been granted by the Head of Department – School of Nursing to investigate a change to a tunic style top. The item will be trialed by those who wish to purchase it in 1999. I believe that it is of utmost importance that student satisfaction with their clinical uniform is assessed at regular intervals to ensure that the students take a pride in their presentation and the uniform serves the purpose for which it is intended |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 404 |
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404 |
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Guilliland, K. |
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A demographic profile of independent (self-employed) midwives in New Zealand Aotearoa |
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1998 |
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Victoria University of Wellington |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 225 |
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225 |
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Gunn, D. |
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Caring for the dying adolescent: The lived experience of four mothers |
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1999 |
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Victoria University of Technology Library, NZNO Li |
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The aim of this thesis is to present a phenomenological exploration of the experiences of four woman who have had an adolescent child die of cancer. Using the method of hermeneutic phenomenology, as described by van Mann (1984,1990) the study drew on the stories of four woman. From their stories eight emerging themes became apparent.The analysis of the themes is described under the following headings:- wanting to protect; wanting to be with; maintaining normality; feeling positive and hopeful; facing finality; realizing that death was imminent; coping with the common reality; and interacting with health professionals.Further interpretation of the emerging themes revealed “hope expectations” as the phenomenon of concern that captures these mothers' experiences. The hope expectation phenomenon reveals how the mothers coped with adversity, differing hope expectations in the common reality, oscillating hope expectations throughout the journey and hope expectations inspired by the health professionals.The outcome of this work is to provide professional, especially nurses, with insight and knowledge of the maternal experience of caring for the dying adolescent. It is hoped this research will contribute to the body of nursing knowledge and influence the care of parents who experience the trauma of caring for their dying adolescent child |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 163 |
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163 |
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Ha, I.; Huggard, P.; Huggard, J. |
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Staff support and quality of care provided by palliative care nurses: A systematic literature review |
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2013 |
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Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
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Available through NZNO library |
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4 |
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1 |
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25-32 |
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Hospice and palliative nursing; Systematic review; Staff support; Quality of health care |
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There is a considerable body of literature discussing the stressors experienced by nurses and other health professionals when caring for those who are terminally ill and dying. Also, a number of articles offer suggestions, including the views of staff, as to what type of professional and organisational support is required when working in this often demanding specialty. There are, however, very few reports of assessment of the effectiveness of such supportive interventions and in particular, the impact of such support on the quality of patient care. This literature review examines any reported relationships between the quality of nursing provided by palliative care nurses and the staff support received by those nurses. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1391 |
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Haggerty, Carmel; Holloway, Kathryn; Wilson, Debra |
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Entry to nursing practice preceptor education and support : could we do better? |
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2012 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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28 |
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1 |
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30-39 |
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Preceptorship; New graduates; Evaluation; Support and education |
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Reveals that recent longitudinal evaluation of 21 Nursing Entry to Practice (NETP) programmes in NZ identified that preceptorship selection, education and support are not properly resourced. Identifies the factors preventing preceptors from receiving appropriate training and recommends development of a clearly-defined preceptor selection and education process. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1472 |
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Haitana, Jevada; Bland, Marian |
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Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students |
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2011 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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27 |
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1 |
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4-12 |
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Preceptorship experience; Undergraduate nursing students; Relationships |
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Seeks to understand the experiences of being a preceptor of student nurses, and the factors that impact on the role. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study in a small provincial hospital of 5 registered nurse preceptors, who complete semi-structured audio-taped interviews. Analyses the data using a step-by-step process. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1460 |
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Haji Vahabzadeh, Ali |
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Optimal Allocation of Intensive Care Unit nurses to Patient-At-Risk-Team |
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2018 |
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224 p. |
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Intensive Care Units; Intensive care nursing; Patients; Mortality; Health economics |
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Explains the need for nurse-led Patient-at-Risk-Teams(PART) to prevent unnecessary ICU admissions. Investigates which nurse allocation policy between PART and ICU would result in the best outcomes for patients and hospitals. Provides econometric models to estimate the impact of critical care nurses on hospital length of stay. Proposes queueing and simulation models to obtain the optimal nurse allocation policy for minimising the ICU mortality rate. Validates proposed models at Middlemore Hospital from 2015 to 2016. Estimates the financial and mortality impact of allocating another nurse to PART per shift. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1647 |
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Hales, A.; Dignam, D. |
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Nurse prescribing lessons from the US |
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2002 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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8 |
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10 |
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12-15 |
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Nurse practitioners; Prescriptive authority; Cross-cultural comparison; Advanced nursing practice; Education |
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The researchers present a survey of a sample population of 32 advanced practice nurses (APN) in the US about their experiences of acquiring and implementing prescriptive authority. The issues relevant to nurse practitioners in New Zealand are discussed, around acquiring knowledge and education, relationships with other professionals, establishing the role, and retaining the nursing role. The intent and scope of APN prescribing in the US is also discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1007 |
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Hales, Caz; Curran, Nicky; Vries, Kay de |
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Morbidly obese patients' experiences of mobility during hospitalisation |
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2018 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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34 |
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1 |
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20-31 |
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Morbid Obesity; Mobility; Bariatric care; Hospitalisation; Rehabilitation |
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Examines the mobility experiences and needs of morbidly-obese patients before and during hospital admission. Undertakes semi-structured interviews with seven morbidly obese patients. Identifies two categories of mobility problems: 'compromised pre-existing mobility', with a subcategory of 'accessing services prior to admission' and 'mobilisation difficulties during hospitalisation', with a subcategory of 'dissonance between dependency and need for assistance'. Recommends bariatric-care pathways for the morbidly-obese patient. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1591 |
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Hales, Caz; Harris, Deborah; Rook, Helen |
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Nursing Aotearoa New Zealand and the establishment of the National Close-Contact Service: A critical discussion |
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2021 |
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Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand |
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37 |
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3 |
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12-14 |
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COVID-19; Contact tracing; Pandemic response |
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Using exemplars, and the themes of shared human vulnerability and professional authority, this critical discussion draws on theoretical and philosophical nursing perspectives to demonstrate the authors' involvement in the establishment of the National Close-Contact Service (NCCS). |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1725 |
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Hammond, S. |
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Parallel journeys: Perceptions of palliative care |
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2001 |
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ResearchArchive@Victoria |
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Palliative care; Policy; Geriatric nursing |
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The delivery of palliative care within contemporary New Zealand society is discussed, in the light of the recent publication of The New Zealand Palliative Care Strategy (2001). The viewpoint taken is largely descriptive rather than prescriptive, being based on a literature survey of international research and academic theory, which is also informed by the author's professionally gained knowledge. Four different perspectives, comprising a mix of providers and recipients of care are investigated: those of central government planning; specialist palliative care units; aged-care complexes; and patients, family and whanau. As an area of healthcare which current demographic projections indicate will become increasingly significant, the provision of palliative care to residents of and patients within aged-care complexes receives special attention. A metaphor of “parallel travellers” on “parallel journeys” is used to provide a thematic basis to the paper. The lived experiences and perceptions of each group of “parallel travellers” are explored. Difficulties in defining and evaluating palliative care, the implications of main-streaming, the scope of palliative care provision, the educative role of specialist palliative care providers and the current focus on mechanistic outcome measures are discussed. It is contended that the values and goals, both explicit and implicit, of the four specified groups may not at present be sufficiently congruent to optimise the effective provision of palliative care from the point of view of all concerned. While adequate resourcing and a genuinely collaborative approach among healthcare providers are both acknowledged to be critical, the potential for palliative care nurse practitioners to be appointed to the role of “care co-ordinator” alluded to within The New Zealand Palliative Care Strategy (2001), is also seen as pivotal. Insights from a postmodern perspective are offered as one possible way of achieving greater congruence. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1215 |
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Hand, K. |
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Nursing, alcohol and the social model: a study of nurse attitudes |
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1984 |
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A.T.I. Library North Shore & Alcohol Advisory Coun |
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Health professionals, as well as clients, appear to often miss, ignore or avoid alcohol as a health problem. Changes in role for Nurses as well as changes in concepts of alcoholism, alcohol and alcohol control especially in sociological terms led to this study of Nurse's attitudes to alcohol as a social issue. Aim was to shed light on the adequacy of Nurses to function in the community and in the application of sociologically oriented programs of alcohol control. 44 Student Nurses on the point of entering clinical practise were questioned on 21 attitude items. Their responses were compared to those of 100 respondents selected as comparable demographically from 10,000 New Zealanders surveyed in 1978-79 by A.L.A.C. Differences were found, but no strong profile of distinctive 'nurse' views could be identified with confidence. No real extra concern for alcohol issues could be established giving some doubts about the efficiency of Nurses in the workplace. Nurses did differ in some areas of social viewpoints from the general New Zealand population but further studies are needed to more exactly define dimensions of these differences |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 79 |
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79 |
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