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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 |
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| 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 |
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 |
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| 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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1465 |
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| Author |
Hogan, L. |
| Title |
Weight loss on the web: The Body of Knowledge healthy weight programme and the impact of financial incentives |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
LOGIC – Official Journal of The New Zealand College of Primary Health Care Nurses |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
28-32 |
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| Abstract |
The Body of Knowledge is a New Zealand internet weight programme developed in 2007. The programme is delivered through email and the Body of Knowledge website and consists of 31 core modules focusing on methods to induce long term weight loss. This study investigated the efficacy of the Body of Knowledge programme as an avenue for reducing the obesity epidemic. In addition, this study assessed the impact of financial incentives on weight loss. The study involvedf 20 participants with an attrition rate of 30 percent. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1375 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1468 |
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| Author |
Batten, Lesley; Dutton, Jane |
| Title |
Young tertiary students and help-seeking for health advice |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
31-42 |
| Keywords |
Young people; Help-seeking; Health advice; Barker's model; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Presents the findings of an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire to investigate help-seeking related to health concerns among young tertiary students. Highlights the need for nurses to be aware of the sources of health advice and support young people choose. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1469 |
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