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| Title | Dementia care: A literature review | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2001 | Publication | Vision: A Journal of Nursing | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 7 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 33-36 |
| Keywords | Dementia; Nurse-patient relations; Quality of health care; Nursing; Education | ||||
| Abstract | This article defines dementia, and explores recent trends in relation to why it is such a misunderstood condition in the health care setting. Within a theoretical framework of literature development, nurse client relationships, and quality of care and attitudes are analysed. Gaps, inconsistencies and consistencies are outlined, with the implications for nursing practice and education explored. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1279 | ||
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| Author | Haggerty, C. | ||||
| Title | Supporting the development of critical analysis through the use of a constructivist learning strategy | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Whitireia Nursing Journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 11 | Issue | Pages | 19-26 | |
| Keywords | Nursing; Education; Teaching methods; Theory | ||||
| Abstract | This paper analyses how the programme co-ordinator for a diploma in mental health nursing used the Instructional Design process in order to identify aspects of teaching and learning that could further enhance the student development of critical thinking. Theoretical understandings of constructivist learning environments are outlined, and translated to this programme. Tools and techniques such as learning strategies, scaffolding, coaching and modelling are explained. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1290 | ||
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| Author | Bennison, C. | ||||
| Title | Emergency nurses' perceptions of the impact of postgraduate education on their practice in New Zealand | Type | |||
| Year | 2008 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library | |
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| Keywords | Emergency nursing; Nursing; Education | ||||
| Abstract | ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Emergency nursing is a specialty concerned with the care of people of all ages, with either perceived or actual unwellness presenting to the emergency department(ED) for assessment, resuscitation, investigation, treatment and review of their illness or injury. Emergency nurses apply specialty knowledge and expertise in the provision, delivery and evaluation of emergency nursing care. Over recent decades social, political and professional changes have affected nursing care delivery and nursing education. In particular the 21st century has witnessed the development of state funded postgraduate nursing education programmes, developing nurses specialty or advanced nursing knowledge, quality patient/client care and nursing practice within the tertiary education system. AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate emergency nurses? perceptions of the impact of postgraduate education on their practice in New Zealand (NZ). METHODS: This study utilises critical social theory as the overarching framework, informed by the writing of Jürgen Habermas (b.1929- ). It is the three phases of Habermas?s practical intent of critical social theory; namely enlightenment, empowerment and emancipation, that this study is concerned with. This descriptive research study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods and is therefore known as mixed-methods research. Data collection took place over 12 weeks, from August to November 2006, using a survey questionnaire obtained with permission from Ms Dianne Pelletier, Sydney, Australia. The sample included 105 emergency nurses from District Health Board (DHB) emergency departments in NZ, 10 respondents from this sample self-selected to be interviewed by telephone. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the University of Otago Ethics Committee for research involving human participants. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). RESULTS: Two main themes arose from the thematic analysis; these being positive and negative, these themes were further divided into 10 sub-themes. The results indicate that postgraduate study (PGS) has increased nurses? perception of their knowledge; leadership and understanding on the quality of patient care delivered, increased their academic and research skills and increased their confidence/self-esteem and recognition by their colleagues and team. Therefore the majority of respondents perceive postgraduate education has been an instrument of liberation and a process of empowerment and emancipation. A smaller percentage of respondents perceived that PGS had no effect on various aspects of patient care and another significantly smaller percentage of respondents reported negative results from PGS. This research identified similarities between this study and that of Pelletier and colleagues? (2003; , 2005; , 1998a; , 1998b) Australian study. CONCLUSION: This study adds to the existing literature on postgraduate studies undertaken by nurses. No known study has previously investigated solely emergency nurses?perceptions of the effects of PGS, either nationally or internationally. The results of this study offer enlightening information regarding emergency nurses? perceptions of their PGS within NZ and offers a platform from which other studies may be undertaken. It also has the potential to inform nurses contemplating PGS and educators facilitating these programmes,as well as provide implications for policy development by the Nursing Council of NZ, NZ Universities, DHBs and the Ministry of Health. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1291 | ||
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| Author | Haggerty, C. | ||||
| Title | Preceptorship for entry into practice | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2002 | Publication | Whitireia Nursing Journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | Pages | 7-13 | |
| Keywords | Preceptorship; Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing; Education | ||||
| Abstract | The author examines some of the issues affecting preceptorship in relation to a graduate diploma programme of psychiatric mental health nursing. Previous research by the author lead to recommendations on clarifying the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the programme, and improving preceptor selection, training, support and evaluation. By providing such clarity and support, the preceptor role in the clinical setting is given the best chance to succeed. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1295 | ||
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| Author | MacDonald, R. | ||||
| Title | Mammography screening for breast cancer: Does it reduce the mortality rate? | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2005 | Publication | Vision: A Journal of Nursing | Abbreviated Journal | Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 8-12 | ||
| Keywords | Breast cancer; Screening; Risk management; Health education; Cancer | ||||
| Abstract | This paper critically examines the literature on mammography as a breast cancer screening modality. It looks at what the New Zealand consumer is being told about the scientific uncertainties about the effectiveness of mammography and the substantial risks involved with it. This literature review raises concerns about the lack of information available for healthy women to make a fully informed decision about mammography screening. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1304 | ||
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| Author | Richardson, M.; Vernon, R.A.; Jacobs, S. | ||||
| Title | Implementing health assessment into the undergraduate nursing curriculum | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2005 | Publication | Vision: A Journal of Nursing | Abbreviated Journal | Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 18-21 |
| Keywords | Nursing; Education; Curriculum | ||||
| Abstract | This article explores historical, philosophical and theoretical perspectives of health assessment, and discusses one institution's experiences developing and implementing undergraduate health assessment courses. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1306 | ||
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| Author | Kennedy, W. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1310 | ||
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| Author | Gare, L. | ||||
| Title | Patient experience of joint replacement education: A joint venture | Type | |||
| Year | 2006 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ResearchArchive@Victoria | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | |||
| Keywords | Nurse-patient relations; Health education; Communication | ||||
| Abstract | The aim of this research was to explore patients' educational experiences and the usefulness and benefits of this health education in the rehabilitation period, when undertaking a total joint replacement. An exploratory, qualitative descriptive study method was used to describing patients' experiences of health education. Five participants, convenience sampled, were interviewed eight to twelve weeks post surgery following unilateral total joint replacement in a tertiary hospital. Participants valued the education they received pre operatively, which included written material, video and individual interaction with varied health professionals. Although this was provided in a timely manner, evidence showed limited post operative reinforcement and follow up of given education and preparation for discharge. Three 'partnership' themes were identified from data, Communicative, Subservient and Knowledge. 'Communicative Partnership' conceptualised the participants' experiences of the nurse-patient relationship, whilst 'Subservient Partnership' captured the participants' experiences of 'being' patients. 'Knowledge Partnership' combined the participants' ideas about knowledge and their retention of this knowledge to assist with their rehabilitation post surgery. The needs and experiences of patients after total joint replacement reflect on transitional change – changes in roles, behaviour, abilities and relationships. Educational contents need to reflect a realistic recovery process to assist with this transitional period, delivered by health care professionals in a manner best suited for patients. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1235 | Serial | 1220 | ||
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| Author | Patel, R. | ||||
| Title | Evaluation and assessment of the online postgraduate intensive care nursing course | Type | |||
| Year | 2006 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | University of Otago Library | |
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| Keywords | Education; Intensive care nursing; Nursing specialties | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 519 | Serial | 505 | ||
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| Author | Janssen, J. | ||||
| Title | Fat simple: A nursing tool for client education | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2006 | Publication | Nursing Praxis in New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 22 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 21-32 |
| Keywords | Health education; Nursing; Diet | ||||
| Abstract | This article summarises the current level of knowledge regarding dietary effects on serum cholesterol. Information from a literature review was used to design a table that identifies how changes in diet and activity can alter components of a person's lipid profile. Nurses can use the resulting table as a simple tool to give clients targeted education based on their individual cholesterol results. This tool illustrates that not all dietary recommendations to the public are beneficial to serum cholesterol levels and it also explains why popular diets such as the Atkins, Mediterranean, and glycaemic index / load can produce more cardio-protective profiles than the traditional low fat diet. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 536 | Serial | 522 | ||
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| Author | Phibbs, S.; Curtis, B. | ||||
| Title | Gender, nursing and the PBRF | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2006 | Publication | Nursing Praxis in New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 22 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 4-11 |
| Keywords | Research; Sex discrimination; Administration; Education | ||||
| Abstract | The authors examine gender based disparities for academics with respect to remuneration, academic grading and Perfomance Based Research Fund (PBRF) scores, whereby women do less well than men in each of these areas. In this article individualised explanations for the failure of women to progress are set in the context of a critical exploration of the PBRF evaluation methodology. It is argued that both academia and the PBRF research assessment exercise embody a form of academic masculinity that systematically disadvantages women in general and nursing in particular. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 538 | Serial | 524 | ||
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| Author | Spence, D. | ||||
| Title | Advanced nursing practice through postgraduate education, part one | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Nursing Praxis in New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 20 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 46-55 |
| Keywords | Advanced nursing practice; Education; Professional development; Research | ||||
| Abstract | In New Zealand the clinically focused postgraduate papers and programmes, available through universities and polytechnics, are evaluated from an educational perspective but little evaluation of the implications for practice has been undertaken. This paper is Part One of a report on a study that sought to illuminate the impact of clinically focused postgraduate education on advancing nursing practice. Hermeneutic methodology provided a framework for analysing both the perspectives of nurses who had undergone such education and those who had directly employed and worked alongside these nurses. Emerging themes are described here. In a second article the findings will be discussed in relation to literature. Constraining factors will be identified and strategies designed to maximise the benefits of education for advancing nursing practice will be recommended. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 555 | Serial | 541 | ||
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| Author | Wong, G.; Sakulneya, A. | ||||
| Title | Promoting EAL nursing students' mastery of informal language | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Nursing Praxis in New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 20 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 45-52 |
| Keywords | Communication; Asian peoples; Education; Nursing | ||||
| Abstract | This article describes the development, delivery and evaluation of a pilot programme designed to help nursing and midwifery students from Asian and non-English speaking backgrounds improve their conversational skills in practice settings. Many such students, although previously assessed as competent in English, find that communication with patients and their families, and other health professionals is difficult. The study was conducted in a large tertiary educational institution in a major metropolitan centre. Each week for a period of 11 weeks students participated in an interactive session. Content for these was based on areas highlighted by a needs assessment involving interviews with both students and lecturers, and was subject to ongoing modification in response to feedback from participants. Evaluation questionnaires completed at the conclusion of the series indicated that students perceived the impact as positive. Students who attended regularly and were actively involved in the practice activities described gains in communication skills. From this it was concluded that further development of the pilot scheme was warranted in order to benefit English as an additional language (EAL) students enrolled in nursing and midwifery courses | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 564 | Serial | 550 | ||
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| Author | Wilkinson, J.A. | ||||
| Title | Using adult learning theory to enhance clinical teaching | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Nursing Praxis in New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 20 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 36-44 |
| Keywords | Critical thinking; Nursing; Education; Motivation; Theory | ||||
| Abstract | In this article four theories of adult learning theory are presented: self directed learning; experiential learning; constructivist theory; and critical thinking. These are discussed alongside theories about motivation to learn. Suggestions for how the theory may be applied to the clinical learning environment are offered. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 565 | Serial | 551 | ||
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| Author | Mitchell, M.H. | ||||
| Title | Clinical decision-making processes in emergency nursing | Type | |||
| Year | 2005 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Victoria University of Wellington Library | |
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| Keywords | Emergency nursing; Education; Clinical decision making | ||||
| Abstract | The aim of this research paper is to explore the processes of clinical decision-making in relation to emergency nurses and to examine the educational requirements for the development of clinical decision-making skills. Clinical decision-making is foundational to professional nursing practice. It is the expectation of the profession and the organisations in which nurses work that appropriate clinical decision-making will occur. Patients also rightly expect, when being cared for by nurses, that the clinical decisions pertaining to their care will be optimal. | ||||
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 592 | Serial | 578 | ||
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