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Author Stewart, L.
Title Stories from Pacific Island nurses: Why do Pacific Island Bachelor of Nursing students not return to their own countries after being scholarship recipients? Type
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Keywords Pacific peoples; New graduate nurses; Students
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 618 Serial 604
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Author Dewes, C.A.
Title Perceptions and expectations of a kaiawhina role Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
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Keywords Maori; Students; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 692 Serial 678
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Author Scott, W.
Title Listen to the beat of my heart: The lived experience of panic attack in undergraduate nursing students: An interpretive inquiry Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Psychology; Students; Nursing; Midwifery
Abstract This interpretive inquiry explores the lived experience of 3 undergraduate nursing students and one midwifery student who have panic attacks. The aim of the research is to give voice to these students and to raise awareness among nurse educators about the impact that panic attacks may have for them. The research question asks, “what is the lived experience of panic attack in undergraduate nursing students?” A semi structured interview was conducted with each student in order to gain significant data. The research identified four key themes implicit to the lived experience of panic attack analysis: Listen to the beat of my heart (embodiedness), fearfulness, shamefulness, and holding one's own (coping). The findings suggest that the lived experience of panic attack is embedded in the lifeworld of lived body, lived time, lived relation, and lived space. Panic attack affects students physically and emotionally and interpersonally. The significant finding is that nurse educators need be aware of the coping or non-coping strategies used by students and, most importantly, recognise the impact that panic attacks have on their study.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 735 Serial 721
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Author Lewis-Clarke, G.M.E.
Title Whanau and whanaungatanga issues affecting Maori achievement in tertiary nursing education Type Report
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Maori; Nursing; Education; Students; Cultural safety
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 804
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Author Feather, A.
Title What is so hard about a drug calculation? An exploration into my experience of teaching the competency of drug dosage calculation to the undergraduate nursing student Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz
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Keywords Drug administration; Nursing; Education; Students
Abstract This dissertation was written to promote the author's understanding of the development of drug calculation competency in the undergraduate student nurse. It explores and critiques the literature surrounding the topic and examines the differing teaching methods that are currently used to promote this competency. Findings from the literature were compared to her experience of teaching drug dosage calculation competency to second year undergraduate nursing degree students. This dissertation suggests that drug dosage calculation may be an ongoing problem for nursing students not only during their course of study but also post registration. It appears that age and educational background may be factors in determining whether or not the student will truly master the concept. Although highly debated, it does appear that the use of a calculator assisted the nursing students within the author's class with their arithmetic operation. However, problems associated with conceptual understanding remain notable. The recommendations from this dissertation include the use of varied methods of instruction, integration of both the theory and practical components and the possible use of the dimensional analysis method in the teaching of drug dosage calculation. The author suggests that further research is required both locally within the School of Nursing where she is employed and nationally to fully examine the extent of this issue. Research which is not only focused on the student's calculation ability and its progression over the course of their study but which also allows the School to collate data on age, educational background, culture and learning style would allow lecturers to gain greater insight into student competency, progress and learning needs. She goes on to say that the continued ongoing exploration of her own practice utilising action research is also required as this would assist her in meeting the needs of students and lead to an overall improvement in her practice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 805
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Author Seccombe, J.
Title Nursing students and people with disabilities: Changing curriculum, changing attitudes? Type
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Keywords Nursing; Education; Students; People with disabilities
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 832
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Author Seccombe, J.
Title Attitudes towards disability in an undergraduate nursing curriculum: The effects of a curriculum change Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 27(5) Pages (down)
Keywords People with disabilities; Nursing; Education; Students
Abstract Through improved technology and treatment and ongoing de-institutionalisation, nurses will encounter growing numbers of people with disabilities in the New Zealand community and hospitals. Quality of nursing care is influenced by attitude and this study was to evaluate the effect of a curriculum change on the attitudes of two different streams of student nurses towards people with disabilities. During the year 2002 a focused disability unit was introduced to the revised undergraduate nursing curriculum of a major educational institution in New Zealand. The opportunity arose to consider student nurses' attitudes toward disabled people, comparing two streams of students undertaking two different curricula. A convenience sample of students completed Yuker, Block and Younng's (1970) Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons scale (ATDP) form B prior to and on completion of their relevant disability unit. No statistically significant difference in scores was demonstrated. A number of possible reasons for this are suggested.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 833
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Author Seccombe, J.
Title Attitudes towards disability in an undergraduate nursing curriculum: A literature review Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 27(5) Pages (down)
Keywords Nursing; Education; Students; People with disabilities
Abstract In the process of introducing a new disability unit into an undergraduate nursing curriculum in a New Zealand educational setting, the opportunity arose to conduct a small study comparing the attitudes of students nurses to people with disabilities. This paper discusses the literature review, which formed the basis for the study. A range of perspectives and research was identified that explored societal and nurses' attitudes, disability studies in undergraduate nursing curricula, the impact of nurses' attitudes on patient care, and interventions for changing those attitudes. Effective nursing care can be severely compromised through negative attitudes, and concerns are expressed at the lack of attention given to this issue in nursing curricula generally. The literature showed that combining educational approaches with opportunities for student nurses to interact with disabled people provides the most effective means for student nurses to develop positive attitudes towards disabled people. The goal for nurse educators is to ensure the inclusion of disability studies as a core component in undergraduate nursing education.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 834
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Author Vernon, R.A.
Title Developing clinical skill competency of undergraduate nursing students utilising a simulated psychomotor skill laboratory and model of self-directed learning: An evaluation research study Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Keywords Students; Evaluation
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 871 Serial 855
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Author McKinney, C.; Cassels-Brown, K.; Marston, A.; Spence, D.
Title Linking cultural safety to practice: Issues for student nurses and their teachers Type Journal Article
Year 2005 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 13(1) Pages (down)
Keywords Students; Cultural safety; Teaching methods; Nursing; Education
Abstract Student nurses rely on their teachers, both academic and clinical, to assist them to develop their capacity to practice safely. Yet, in relation to cultural safety, relatively little has been written to assist the integration of theoretical knowledge to the world of practice. This article presents the findings of a small project undertaken by lecturers whose experiences supporting students' learning during clinical placements in Auckland stimulated interest in the students' attempts to use their classroom learning to begin their journey towards culturally safe nursing practice. A qualitative descriptive approach was used to explore the experience of nursing clients from cultures other than one's own and to describe culturally safe practice from the perspective of third year students.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 862
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Author Marshall, D.C.
Title The preceptor's role in student evaluation: An investigation Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Keywords Preceptorship; Students; Teaching methods
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 906
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Author McDonald, S.; Willis, G.; Fourie, W.; Hedgecock, B.
Title Graduate nurses and their experience of postgraduate education within a Graduate Nurse programme Type Report
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Copies can be obtained from The Department of Nursing and Health Studies, Manukau Institute of Techn
Volume (Monograph Series 2/2007) Issue Pages (down)
Keywords Nursing; Education; New graduate nurses; Teaching methods; Students
Abstract The authors note that the literature identifies that the transition from tertiary based training to the realities of industry expectations can be a stressful period for graduates. Various District Health Boards offer postgraduate papers within their graduate nursing programmes, resulting in graduates being expected to perform the role of a beginning practitioner as well as embark on postgraduate education during this first year. As yet, the authors note, there is little evidence available to substantiate the efficacy and impact of such papers. The purpose of this study was to explore graduate nurse's experience of postgraduate education within the Graduate Nurse Programme. The report contains the results of a survey of nurses within the Programme. This report details the results of that survey and make recommendations for consideration.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 911
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Author Whittle, R.
Title Decisions, decisions: Factors that influence student selection of final year clinical placements Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Clinical assessment; Nursing; Education; Students
Abstract Clinical practice is an essential and integral component of nursing education. The decision-making process involved in student selection of clinical placements is influenced by a range of factors which are internal or external to students. As there was little research that explored these factors and the influence they have on student decisions, the author sought to investigate this further. A mixed-method approach was used, using a questionnaire and focus group interview, to give breadth and depth to the research. This study found that students are particularly influenced by previous positive experiences, or an interest in a particular area of practice. Their personality will also influence their placement decisions. Nurse preceptors and clinical lecturers also provide a key support role to students in the clinical environment.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1103
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Author Williams, J.L.
Title The Cummins model: An adaption to assist foreign nursing students in New Zealand Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
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Keywords Nursing; Education; Students
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1114
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Author Spence, D.; Anderson, M.
Title Implementing a prescribing practicum within a Masters programme in advanced nursing practice. A pilot study Type Report
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO theses and research material webpage
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Keywords Prescription authority; Nursing; Education; Students; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract This report presents the findings and recommendations derived from a collaborative action research pilot project undertaken alongside the implementation of two nurse prescribing practicum courses. The students, teachers and supervisors participating in year long Masters' level prescribing practica at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) were interviewed about their perceptions, concerns and actions relating the first time implementation of their respective practicum papers. Research findings suggest that the practicum implementation has been successful overall, however there is a need to refine delivery, and to review current funding arrangements.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1136
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