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Author (down) Archer, L.K.
Title We talk what we do: An exploration of the value, role and function of storytelling in nursing from one nurse's practice perspective Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Nursing; Palliative care; Professional development
Abstract The role of storytelling in any society fulfils multiple functions such as maintaining culture, holding history, teaching genealogical lessons, imparting wisdom, entertaining, passing on knowledge. The author suggests that nursing, historically described as a craft with an oral tradition, could be seen to be quietly moving away from the practice of storytelling. Or has it? She asked this question and began to realise that her practice and relationships with colleagues had always been based on stories and storying. To explore this phenomenon, she began to describe her day to day practice in story form, and began to position stories she had previously written. In her work of oncology palliative care nursing within a community setting in New Zealand, the stories proved crucial to her role as an educator, and companion of patients and their families. In this paper she examines how she uses story for her benefit, the patients' benefit, but mainly for the benefit of nursing. She examines from her own perspective, some underlying themes that reinforce the need to continue this ancient tradition and explore the role, value and function of storytelling within nursing.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 788
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Author (down) Anderson, P.R.
Title Perceived level and sources of stress in beginning Bachelor of Nursing students Type
Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington
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Abstract A study to examine the effects of pre- information ( what a Nurse learns about a patient before they meet) on clinical inference and Nursing actions, in a simulated Nurse- Patient situation. It was hypothesized that the nature of the pre-information will influence the way the patient is perceived and the resulting Nursing actions. The research was conducted in an obstetrical setting. There were 55 subjects within three groups. Two groups comprised student midwives and the third group was of second year comprehensive Nursing students near completion of clinical experience in maternal and child health nursing. A 5 minute videotape sequence of a role played post natal patient was made for use in the research. All subjects were given the same initial pre-information, viewed the videotape and gave written description of what they saw on the videotape and their response ( as the Nurse in the situation). This data provided a base line for each subject. Subject were then given additional pre-information concerning the patient's physical condition, her baby's condition or formed part of the control group ( receiving no additional information) The procedure was repeated. These responses were then compared with the base line for each subject. Responses were coded by means of content analysis. Group data was analysed using multivariate one way analysis of variance graphical display. The results indicated support of the hypothesis that the nature of the pre-information does influence the way in which a Nurse perceives a patient and resulting Nursing actions. Implications of these findings for Nurses are discussed
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 110 Serial 110
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Author (down) Alessi, L.
Title The role of quality assurance strategies in the evaluation of New Zealand nursing services Type
Year 1990 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 221 Serial 221
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Author (down) Adamson, M.J.
Title Action research: the journey from enrolled nurse to registration and beyond. Discovering a process to promote self-efficacy and professional development Type
Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 219 Serial 219
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