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Author Kempthorne, A. url  openurl
  Title Why do nurse graduates choose to work in the area of mental health? Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Careers in nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health  
  Abstract The low numbers of nurses attracted to work in mental health is a concern particularly with the increased demand for mental health services. Strategies are required to increase recruitment to this less popular area of nursing to ensure that a high quality of care is provided for people suffering from mental illness. The World Health Organisation is aware that this area of health has been neglected and that it is time to promote mental health. This study aimed to examine the influences involved in nurses choosing to work in this area. A descriptive survey using a questionnaire was given to seven groups of new graduates enrolled in the New Graduate Mental Health Nursing programme through five educational institutes. At the time of writing there were no published studies around this topic in New Zealand. This study will attempt to inform nurses, the Nursing Council of New Zealand, tertiary institutions and the government of New Zealand that there is evidence of a need to develop and change practices to address the predicted workforce decline.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 733  
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Author Kennedy, Barry url  openurl
  Title The Relationships between empathy and burnout in nurses Type Book Whole
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords Empathy; Burnout; Earthquakes; Acute nursing; Surveys  
  Abstract Surveys nurses at two hospitals during April and May of 2012. Uses bivariate correlations, group comparisons, analysis of variance and multiple regression to analyse the results. Notes that nurses were still experiencing negative emotional effects of the earthquakes and aftershocks of the preceding 18 months. Finds empathy levels and burnout levels were lower than the normative mean, and that empathy and burnout were negatively correlated with age and experience.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1565  
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Author Kennedy, W. url  openurl
  Title Professional supervision to enhance nursing practice Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology  
  Volume 14 Issue 2 Pages 3-6  
  Keywords Professional development; Clinical supervision; Nursing; Education  
  Abstract This article examines the concept of clinical supervision as “professional supervision”. Professional supervision contains many elements, is structured and not without effort. Fundamentally it is about being safe and professional. 'Reflective learning' and 'Live/tutorial' models are reviewed in different contexts for assisting nurses work through everyday issues, conflicts and problems of their role. The author concludes that regardless of which model is used there are benefits for safety and professionalism.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1310  
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Author Kerr, R.C. openurl 
  Title Is the graduate nurse work-ready for emergency nursing? Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Mentoring; Preceptorship; Training; Emergency nursing  
  Abstract In this research paper for a Master of Nursing (Clinical), the author suggests that graduate nurses can successfully adapt to emergency nursing when supported with intensive domain-specific transition programmes to complement the national nursing entry to practice (NETP) programme in New Zealand. This outcome conflicts with the present traditional emergency department recruitment strategy that nurses must have two years acute care experience. The graduate believes they are prepared for practice for any healthcare setting but do need time to resolve the rift between theory and practice. This research project confirms the perpetuation of experienced nurses' perceptions that graduates are not work-ready but are unrealistically expected to hit the floor running following ad hoc orientation ranging from three days to four weeks. By creating domain-specific programmes with a minimum twelve-week staged rotation orientation package, graduate nurses can be nurtured as emergency nurses. The influential role of the organisation and experienced nurses is vital to limit reality shock and complement NETP. Preceptorship and mentorship programmes promote the graduates' confidence in themselves to become competent team members. Limits to this research are the non-differentiation between nurses new to emergency nursing and the graduate nurse in the published studies. Assumptions have therefore been made regarding successful transition in regard to newly qualified registered nurses in the emergency department. Further study and evaluation applicable in the New Zealand context is also recommended by the author where anecdotally only a few emergency departments are involved in socialising graduate nurses into the workforce regardless of the urgent need for more first-year-of-practice clinical placements.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 494  
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Author Kidd, J.D. openurl 
  Title What's going on? Mental health nursing in New Zealand Type
  Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing research  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1255  
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Author Kidd, J.D. url  openurl
  Title Aroha mai: Nurses, nursing and mental illness Type
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Mental health; Nursing; Culture  
  Abstract This research takes an autoethnographical approach to exploring the connections between being a nurse, doing nursing work, and experiencing a mental illness. Data is comprised of autoethnographical stories from 18 nurses. Drawing on Lyotard's (1988) postmodern philosophy of 'regimes of phrases' and 'genres of discourse,' the nurses' stories yielded three motifs: Nursing, Tangata Whaiora (people seeking wellness) and Bullying. Interpretation of the motifs was undertaken by identifying and exploring connected or dissenting aspects within and between the motifs.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 478 Serial 465  
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Author Kingsbury, K. url  openurl
  Title The illlusion of separateness, a philosophical study of nursing and naturopathic practice: Healing connections between people Type
  Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Alternative therapies; Nurse practitioners; Nursing models  
  Abstract This thesis describes the journey of a practicing independent nurse practitioner and naturopath through the stories of five clients. The thesis is presented as a narrative and begins with an account of the events in the practitioner's life that lead to the specific study of natural therapies and the development of a cohesive practice using holistic health practices from a nursing perspective. The text essentially describes the process of establishing a private practice combining two disciplines of nursing and naturopathy in New Zealand. The study reveals how a nurse and naturopath's practice is based on the premise that it is crucial to recognise that the personal life and professional life of the nurse inform and influence each other and are always part of the process of care in such a practice. Three healing modalities that are central to the practice are described in detail. The description is informed by theory and research from nursing, the social sciences and the natural sciences. The study reveals the practical value of postmodern nurse theorists, Jean Watson and Margaret Newman to this practice. This study also briefly discusses the concepts from quantum theory, evolutionary theory and psychoneuroirnmunology that are used in the practice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1181  
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Author Kinniburgh, L. openurl 
  Title Treaty of Waitangi education: A pakeha woman's reflections on her journey Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Treaty of Waitangi; Teaching methods; Education; Nursing  
  Abstract This thesis uses an autoethnographic method to describe the author's personal journey and the influences on teaching the Treaty of Waitangi in the School of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, from 1985 to 2005. The author starts this exploration as a beginning teaching practitioner in 1985, and continues on with her attendance at the original workshop for trainers by Project Waitangi in 1990. She discusses the influences of her studies towards a Bachelor of Arts at Otago University, through the development of School Charters which influenced her children's schooling and through the process of teaching and facilitating the workshops for Treaty education, until her position in the School of Nursing changed in 2005. She discusses through reflection, the personal influences, the socialisation process of teaching the history of Aotearoa New Zealand to students, the influences of nursing education on Treaty education, the influences of Irihapeti Ramsden's relationship to her journey and also her lecturers at university. She also traces her journey of beginning teaching practice. The author identifies this work as providing a starting place for potential research into the experiences and reflections of nurse educators over this period of time, and across other educational institutes and disciplines. The experiences of students from this teaching would also add to the profession's and the country's knowledge about the relationship of the Treaty of Waitangi to both education and health.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 568  
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Author Kirkham, S.; Smye, V.; Tang, S.; Anderson, J.; Blue, C.; Browne, A.; Coles, R.; Dyck, I.; Henderson, A.; Lynam, M.J.; Perry, J.(see also C.); Semeniuk, P.; Shapera, L. openurl 
  Title Rethinking cultural safety while waiting to do fieldwork: Methodological implications for nursing research Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Research in Nursing & Health Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 222-232  
  Keywords Cultural safety; Hospitals; Health behaviour; Culture; Nursing research  
  Abstract The authors trace a series of theoretical explorations, centered on the concept of cultural safety, with corresponding methodological implications, engaged in during preparation for an intensive period of fieldwork to study the hospitalisation and help-seeking experiences of diverse ethnocultural populations.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1078  
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Author Kirkman, A.; Dixon, D.A. openurl 
  Title Nurses at university: Negotiating academic, work and personal pathways Type Book Chapter
  Year 2003 Publication Davey,J., Neale, J., Morris Mathews, K. , Living and learning: Experiences of university after age 40 (pp. 93-108) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Careers in nursing  
  Abstract  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1160  
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Author Kool, B.; Thomas, D.; Moore, D.; Anderson, A.; Bennetts, P.; Earp, K. openurl 
  Title Innovation and effectiveness: Changing the scope of school nurses in New Zealand secondary schools Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 32 Issue 2 Pages 177-180  
  Keywords School nursing; Maori; Pacific peoples; Socioeconomic factors; Evaluation; Scope of practice  
  Abstract The aim of this research was to describe the changing role of school nurses in eight New Zealand secondary schools from low socio-economic areas with high Pacific Island and Maori rolls. An evaluation of a pilot addressing under-achievement in low-decile schools in Auckland(2002-05) was made. Annual semi-structured school nurse interviews and analysis of routinely collected school health service data were undertaken. Two patterns of school nurse operation were identified: an embracing pattern, where nurses embraced the concept of providing school-based health services; and a Band-Aid pattern, where only the basics for student health care were provided by school nurses. The researchers conclude that school nurses with an embracing pattern of practice provided more effective school-based health services. School health services are better served by nurses with structured postgraduate education that fosters the development of a nurse-practitioner role. The researchers go on to say that co-ordination of school nurses either at a regional or national level is required.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 963  
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Author Koorey, R. openurl 
  Title Documentation of the surgical count Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Dissector Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 4 Pages 23-6,28,30  
  Keywords Law and legislation; Patient safety; Surgery; Nursing specialties  
  Abstract The author examines the current practices around the surgical counts of sponges, sharps and instruments, which is an integral component of safe perioperative nursing practice. Current practice, legislative requirements are reviewed, and the guidelines from the Perioperative Nurses College of New Zealand are reproduced. Case studies of errors in counts are used to illustrate the legal standards of practice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1048 Serial 1032  
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Author Koorey, R. openurl 
  Title Is there a place for clinical supervision in perioperative nursing? Type Journal Article
  Year 2008 Publication Dissector Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 35 Issue 4 Pages 15-17  
  Keywords Nursing models; Clinical supervision; Nursing specialties  
  Abstract This article explores the concept of clinical supervision and outlines a brief history of implications for nursing practice. Models of clinical supervision are outlined and examples of how they may be applicable to the clinical setting of perioperative nursing are provided.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 928  
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Author Kuehl, S. url  openurl
  Title Emergency Department re-presentations following intentional self-harm Type
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Emergency nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Mental health; Clinical assessment  
  Abstract The aim of this research was to describe what factors contribute to people re-presenting to the emergency department (ED) within one week of a previous visit for intentional self-harm. Objectives identified were to describe the people using demographic and clinical features; describe and evaluate ED management; and identify possible personal or system reasons as to why people re-present to ED within one week. A retrospective observational design was selected for a period of one year. The data was collected from electronic clinical case notes. The sample consisted of 48 people with 73 presentations and re-presentations. Missing data limited the number of inferential analyses. Outcome measures were divided into information regarding the person and the presentation. This study made several discoveries: many representations (55%) occurred within one day; the exact number of people who represented many times to ED is unknown, but is far higher than reported in other studies; fewer support people were present for the second presentation; the documentation of triage and assessments by ED staff was often minimal, though frequently portrayed immense distress of this population; cultural input for Maori was missing; physical health complaints and psychosis were found with some intentional self-harm presentations; challenging behaviours occurred in at least a quarter of presentations; and the medical and mental health inpatient admission rates were approximately 50% higher for second presentations. Recommendations in regard to the use of a triage assessment tool, the practice of reviewing peoples' past presentations and the need for a mental health consultation liaison nurse in ED are made. Staff education, collaboration between services with consumer involvement and further research of this group are required. This study supports the need for holistic and expert care for people who present at emergency departments with intentional self-harm.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1214  
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Author Kupa, S. openurl 
  Title Psychogeriatric nursing: A review of the literature Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Mental health; Older people; Geriatric nursing; Age factors  
  Abstract This paper is a literature review of the psychogeriatric specialty and describes the clinical role, practice and knowledge of the psychogeriatric nurse. Literature reviews provide a useful means for evaluating what is currently known and understood in a particular area of interest to help nurses' build current opinion into practice. Psychogeriatric nursing is a specialised field of practice that focuses on the mental health needs of people over the age of 65 (including younger people who have acquired needs that are similar in 'like' and age and 'interest'). The literature asserts the urgent need to develop the role and practice of the psychogeriatric nurse in order to address the complex needs of our ageing population in areas such as home care, hospitals, primary health, and long term care institutions. The findings highlight aspects of nursing care that are essential to the role and practice of the psychogeriatric nurse. Knowledge that is necessary for best practice in psychogeriatric nursing care is drawn mainly from the field of general psychiatry and gerontology but also from general medicine, psychology, neurology, and disability. Nurses' working with older adults affected by psychogeriatric conditions must possess a broad knowledge of physical and mental health issues that affect the elderly, including also knowledge and understanding of psychosocial risk factors that can also have an impact on the health and behaviour of older people and their carers. Despite these literal assertions however there appears to be a dearth of literature available to support the requirements for developing the psychogeriatric nursing specialty in clinical practice, research, and education. The author notes that authorities in this specialised field of practice generally agree that with an increasing aging population looming in the future more research in the field of “old age psychiatry” will be critical.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 775  
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