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Author Gleeson, Erica; Carryer, Jenny
Title Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 1 Pages 14-26
Keywords Nursing; Pain; Acute pain service; Staff sataisfaction; Surveys
Abstract Traces the establishment of acute pain services (APS) in the 1990s within hospitals both nationally and internationally. Explores, by means of a survey, the level of nursing satisfaction within one large hospital. Distributes questionnaires to 58 nursing staff working in association with the APS to ascertain satisfaction with regard to availability, communication and contribution to increased knowledge..
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1452
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Author Prior, Patsy; Wilkinson, Jill; Neville, Stephen
Title Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages 14-25
Keywords Evidencxe-based practice; Primary health care; Nursing; Education
Abstract Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1455
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Author Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah
Title What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages .26-34
Keywords Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys
Abstract Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1456
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Author Haitana, Jevada; Bland, Marian
Title Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 4-12
Keywords Preceptorship experience; Undergraduate nursing students; Relationships
Abstract 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.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1460
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Author Mackay, Bev (and others)
Title Utilising the hand model to promote a culturally-safe environment for international nursing students Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 13-24
Keywords Cultural safety; Nursing education; International students; Hand model
Abstract Backgrounds and describes the Hand Model, developed by a nurse teacher to assist her in teaching cultural safety, and suggests its potential to provide a framework for creating a culturally-safe environment for international students in NZ, including those aspects of cultural safety specific to NZ.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1461
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Author Wood, Pamela J
Title Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 25-33
Keywords History of nursing; Historical research; Research methodology; Nurse researchers
Abstract Describes four historical sources relevant to the history of nursing in NZ. Uses them to explain how nurse researchers can evaluate their research material. Outlines the five dimensions of evaluation: provenance, purpose, context, veracity, and usefulness. Explains the questions that must be addressed in each dimension of the evaluation. Illustrates the different kinds of information available in the 4 selected historical sources, by references to individual nurses.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1462
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Author Scott, Susan
Title A tripartite learning partnership in health promotion Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages 16-23
Keywords Health promotion; Clinical learning; Partnership; Primary health-care; Nursing students
Abstract Describes a partnership between a NZ nursing programme and a community trust whereby nursing students enrolled with youth at a local high school that promoted health. Argues that the strategy contributes to the students' acquisition of the collaborative skills required to develop nursing partnerships within communities.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1464
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Author Roberts, Jennifer; Floyd, Sue; Thompson, Shona
Title The clinical nurse specialist in New Zealand : how is the role defined? Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages 24-35
Keywords Clinical nurse specialist; Advanced nursing practice; Clinical expert
Abstract Reports the findings from research designed to investigate the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and how it is defined by New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs). Identifies the current requirements and expectations of the CNS role and how it is defined in practice. Collects 15 CNS job descriptions from 8 DHBs, subjecting them to thematic analysis yielding 4 key areas of the CNS role.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1465
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Author Scott, Susan (and others)
Title The graduate nursing workforce : does an international perspective have relevance for New Zealand? Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 4-12
Keywords Graduates; Nursing workforce; Retention; Recruitment
Abstract Reviews studies of nursing graduates that use local, regional or national populations of graduates to explore reasons for turnover over periods of time longer than the first twelve months of transition to practice. Identifies the reasons for mobility within nursing and out of the profession altogether.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1466
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Author Rodgers, Vivien; Gilmour, Jean
Title Shaping student nurses' attitudes towards older people through learning and experience Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 13-20
Keywords Ageism; Nursing; Education; Attitudes
Abstract Presents findings of a study comparing student nurse attitudes towards older people before and after an introductory nursing paper that included gerontology theory and clinical practice in an aged-care setting. Administers The Kogan Attitudes Towards Old People Scale to 56 nursing studies students at the beginning and end of the semester of study.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1467
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Author Wong, Grace; Stokes, Gillian
Title Preparing undergraduate nurses to provide smoking cessation advice and help Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 21-30
Keywords Nursing education; Smoking cessation; Nursing curricula; Student nurses
Abstract Conducts an online survey of NZ's 17 schools of nursing to investigate the extent that smoking cessation education content is included in undergraduate nursing curricula. Reports which schools teach the recommended ABC approach and which teach approaches not recommended by the Ministry of Health.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1468
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Author Dallas, Janette; Neville, Stephen
Title Health education and health screening in a sample of older men : a descriptive survey Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 6-16
Keywords Older men; Health education; Health screening; Gerontological nursing; Surveys
Abstract Describes the health education and health screening received by community-dwelling men aged 65 or older. Undertakes a survey of 59 men in Wanganui via a self-administered questionnaire. Investigates the barriers/benefits to healthy living choices.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1470
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Author Winters, Rosie; Neville, Stephen
Title Registered nurse perspectives on delayed or missed nursing cares in a New Zealand hospital Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 19-28
Keywords Missed care; Rationing nursing care; Patient care outcomes; Patient safety
Abstract Explores the concept of 'missed care' using a qualitative descriptive approach. Interviews 5 registered nurses within a NZ hospital about fluctuations in nursing-skill mix and staffing levels, inconsistent availability of equipment and supplies, and higher patient acuity. Identifies two main categories of missed care and nurses' resulting moral distress
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1471
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Author Spence, Deborah
Title Preparing registered nurses depends on 'us and us and all of us' Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue 2 Pages 5-13
Keywords Undergraduate nursing; Clinical teaching/learning; Team work; Collaboration
Abstract Reports on the qualitative findings of a collaborative study undertaken to monitor implementation of a new model of clinical education for undergraduate nursing students. Describes the development of a clinical education model devised by 3 District Health Boards (DHBs) and 2 universities, based on the inclusion of student nurses in team nursing.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1473
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Author Donovan, Donna; Diers, Donna; Carryer, Jenny
Title Perceptions of policy and political leadership in nursing in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue 2 Pages 15-25
Keywords Nursing leadership; Policy and politics; Nursing organisations; Qualitative study; NZ nursing
Abstract Describes a qualitative study of 18 nurse leaders interviewed about issues affecting their will to participate in political action, leadership, and policy work. Asks the nurses to describe their personal stages of political development, how they view NZ nurses' and nursing organisations' political development, and their views on increasing the role of nursing in healthcare policy development. Analyses the interviews to identify major themes.
Call Number (down) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1474
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