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| Author | Wassner, A. | ||||
| Title | Labour of love: Childbirth at Dunedin Hospital, 1862-1972 | Type | Book Whole | ||
| Year | 1999 | Publication | Dissector | Abbreviated Journal | |
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| Keywords | Hospitals; History of nursing; Maternity care; Registered nurses; Nursing; Education | ||||
| Abstract | This book covers obstetrical care from a nursing perspective at the Dunedin Hospital's Maternity Units. The researcher found little information on the two lying-in (maternity) wards of the first two Dunedin Hospitals. The book presents historical records outlining obstetric nursing procedures and maternity culture at the Dunedin Hospitals, The Benevolent Institution, The Batchelor Maternity Hospital, and Queen Mary Hospital. It covers cultural, social and legislative changes over the period, and examines conditions and pay for nursing staff across this time. A chapter on the evolution of baby care looks at changes in acceptable practices around nursery care, breast and bottle feeding, and medical procedures. The book has an extensive list of appendices, including staff lists, training notes for staff, duty lists, and interviews with staff and patients. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1049 | ||
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| Author | Mason, B. | ||||
| Title | An analysis of the role of the practice nurse in primary health care, 2000/2001 | Type | |||
| Year | 2002 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library | |
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| Keywords | Primary health care; Practice nurses | ||||
| Abstract | In 1999 primary health care in New Zealand was in the process of change from the current personal health care model, which focuses on general practitioner based care, to a population and community based health care programme. Carryer, Dignam, Horsburgh, Hughes and Martin (1999) submitted a report to the National Health Commission entitled “Locating Nursing in Primary Health Care”. This report envisaged that nurses in primary health care would be part of interdisciplinary teams, act autonomously and undertake community consultation and education. The submission suggested that nurses, currently working in primary health care, were alraedy prepared and able to move across into the new form of primary health care, without further education or training. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1130 | ||
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| Author | Scott, S.; Johnson, Y.; Caughley, B. | ||||
| Title | An evaluation of the new graduate orientation programme: Introduced at Capital Coast District Health Board's Wellington Hospital in March 1998 | Type | Report | ||
| Year | 2003 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Massey University Library | |
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| Keywords | New graduate nurses; Hospitals | ||||
| Abstract | This report presents a longitudinal research study which evaluated the effectiveness of the twelve months New Graduate Orientation Programme introduced at Capital Coast District Health Board's Wellington Hospital in March 1998. The programme was implemented to assist new nursing graduate's transition into the role of registered nurse. The evaluation project took place over a three-year period. Three annual intakes of new graduates enrolled in the New Graduate Orientation Programme were surveyed by questionnaire on their completion of the programme. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1156 | ||
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| Author | Isles, P. | ||||
| Title | An exploration of the difference that academic study makes to Registered General Nurses and Registered General and Obstetric Nurses | Type | Report | ||
| Year | 2003 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | National Library | |
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| Keywords | Registered nurses; Training; Nursing; Education | ||||
| Abstract | This paper reports the findings of a three-year longitudinal study of registered nurses studying on a part-time basis towards their Bachelor of Nursing degree. Registered General Nurses and Registered General and Obstetric Nurses have been subject to a good deal of pressure to upgrade their qualifications – from their workplaces, but also from a recognition amongst themselves and their peers that to advance in their careers they need to have equivalent qualifications to new graduates. This study looks at what difference academic study makes to registered nursing practice. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1158 | ||
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| Author | Kennedy, W. | ||||
| Title | How do Registered Nurses utilise self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice? | Type | |||
| Year | 2008 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Eastern Institute of Technology Library | |
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| Keywords | Professional development; Registered nurses | ||||
| Abstract | This thesis describes an exploratory study of registered nurses within a local district health board which pursued 'if' and 'how' professional practice frameworks assisted nurses in their individual professional practice. Self assessment and performance appraisal are identified as critical elements of professional development by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, and this became the focus of the author's research. A qualitative descriptive framework was utilised to explore the research question, where experiences of registered nurses employed within inpatient adult medical and surgical settings were collected through questionnaire. Analysis of the data was through general inductive thematic approach. Eight themes arose, of which, two have sub-themes. The first four themes relate to self assessment and performance appraisal and the second four themes relate to professional practice. The findings from the participant's perspective provide an understanding of how participants' utilised self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice. There are significant implications for professional practice within the findings of this study, which are presented along with recommendations for future practice, and future avenues for research. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1161 | ||
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| Author | Lally, E.J. | ||||
| Title | An exploration of language and nursing practice to improve communication in the context of ear syringing | Type | |||
| Year | 2002 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ResearchArchive@Victoria | |
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| Keywords | Communication; Practice nurses; Economics | ||||
| Abstract | This action research inquiry explores communication and nursing practice in an effort to improve practice and enhance patient care. Action research is a critical reflective process that involves spirals or cycles of planning, acting, reflecting/evaluating and replanning the next cycle. Using ear syringing as a procedure, in the general practice setting and at two separate surgeries, the author and another practice nurse co-researched this study during working hours. Twelve people consented to participate in the research that involved the audiotaping of each ear syringing interaction. Following each transcription of the recording, the researchers read their own and then each other's transcripts, and listened to the recordings. They discussed and reflected on their findings and planned the next cycle. Throughout the process, the researchers found a number of areas of practice to change or enhance. Changes included the use of technical language such as “contraindications” and “auditory meatus”, the side effects of syringing, improvements in communicating situations where ear syringing is not recommended and the options available, and post procedure information. These changes became a significant challenge, for example when both researchers forgot the changes, thus repeating previous errors and omissions. This factor highlighted the need to practise any changes prior to interactions, and to have a cue card on hand to facilitate recollection and to cement improvements into practice. Although time constraints limited this inquiry to three cycles, at the final meeting the researchers agreed to continue the reflective process they had begun to explore their practice. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1189 | ||
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| Author | Holloway, K. T.; Pearson, J.R. | ||||
| Title | Trailblazers: Primary health care programme evaluation | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2005 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector | |
| Volume | Paper presented June 2004 at Royal New Zealand Plu | Issue |
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| Keywords | New graduate nurses; Primary health care; Evaluation research; Professional development | ||||
| Abstract | This report is an evaluation of the academic journey undertaken by a group of newly graduated nurses who were sponsored by a New Zealand district health board to work in a variety of primary health care nursing settings. The impetus for this pilot employment option was the Ministry of Health's focus on primary health care nursing and workforce development for this sector and the Expert Advisory Committee for primary health care nursing's recommendations to district health boards regarding employment of graduate nurses and support for them to engage in post graduate study. Evaluation participants were primarily the graduate nurses who were interviewed at the end of their first year of practice which was following programme completion then again nine to ten months later. Findings include the nurses reflections on what supported them and what acted to impede as barriers to their learning success and practice development. The report concludes with five recommendations that can be used to ensure that the travels of future newly graduated nurses taking this pathway are supported, safe and successful. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1200 | ||
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| Author | Pearce, K. | ||||
| Title | Orientation: Reading the nurses map; what new Plunket Nurses need in an orientation programme | Type | |||
| Year | 2003 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Victoria University Library | |
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| Keywords | Plunket; Training; New graduate nurses; Curriculum; Community health nursing | ||||
| Abstract | The Plunket orientation programme, first implemented in 1994, aims to prepare new Plunket Nurses for autonomous practice within the complexity of community based nursing. This study seeks to identify what new Plunket Nurses feel are their orientation needs. An evaluation research approach was used. An examination of the literature explored how orientation is conducted and the needs of nurses in orientation. Key aspects in relation to orientation were identified as including socialisation, job change, new graduates, preceptorship, orientation frameworks and retention. A focus group followed by a postal survey were utilised to collect data from new Plunket Nurses nationwide to ascertain what they thought their orientation needs were. Data analysis was completed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The results of the study identified key orientation needs for new Plunket Nurses. These were an orientation programme, preceptorship, clinical skills teaching, time in own area and beginning autonomous practice, administration needs and support needs. The participants recommended quality preceptorship and early clinical teaching from the Clinical Educator. There was a general dissatisfaction with orientation as it stands in preparing them for their role as a Plunket Nurse. Recommendations to the Plunket Management Team were made based on the results of this study. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1240 | ||
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| Author | Lyall, C. | ||||
| Title | Therapeutic relationships: What are inpatient registered nurses perceptions of the factors which influence therapeutic relationship development? | Type | |||
| Year | 2003 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Victoria University of Wellington Library | |
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| Keywords | Psychiatric Nursing; Registered nurses; Nurse-patient relations; Mental health | ||||
| Abstract | The question explored in this research project is: What are inpatient registered nurses' perceptions of the factors which influence therapeutic relationship development? The literature reviewed for this project includes the history of interpersonal relationships in nursing; therapeutic relationships; what constitutes these relationships. Also discussed is literature about phenomenology as the underlying theoretical and philosophical position that informs the research method. To answer the research question a single focus group was used to gather data from a group of registered nurses practising in inpatient mental health units. Focus groups as a data collection method produce data and insights that would not be accessible without the group interaction. The key themes to emerge from the data analysis were; time, environment, knowing / self-awareness, compassion and power imbalance / empowerment. These key themes are discussed in relation to the literature and the wider context of the mental health care environment. The contribution this research makes to nursing includes a list of recommendations to nurses, nurse leaders and managers who aim to provide therapeutic mental health unit environments. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1245 | ||
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| Author | Hylton, J.A. | ||||
| Title | Enrolled nurse transition to degree level study based at a rural satellite campus | Type | |||
| Year | 2002 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Massey University Library | |
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| Keywords | Nursing; Education; Enrolled nurses | ||||
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| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1248 | ||
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| Author | Wilson, L.J. | ||||
| Title | Futurist planning, not a shortage stopgap: Recruitment and retention of registered nurses in New Zealand | Type | |||
| Year | 2001 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Victoria University of Wellington Library | |
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| Keywords | Recruitment and retention; Registered nurses; Policy; Careers in nursing | ||||
| Abstract | This literature review critically examines contributing factors to the current nursing shortage in New Zealand, centering on recruitment and retention of registered nurses. There is a dramatic widening between the supply of registered nurses and the demand for their services. All regions in New Zealand are reporting difficulty in hiring experienced and specialty nurses, and recruiting time is lengthening. This report suggests that the shortage is closely linked to factors in the nursing care environment. As a result of multiple factors during the centralising, cost-containing, acuity-increasing decade of the 1990s, the care environment has driven practising nurses out of acute care settings and discouraged new students from entering the profession. The availability of numerous alternative career opportunities has heightened the effect. Continuing causes to the non-selection of nursing as a profession are the influences of wage compression and limited career progression over the lifetime of the nurse, and insufficient orientation and mentoring of new nurses. Recent changes in the health care system have gone unevaluated and without oversight by nursing regulatory agencies – a situation not in the best interests of patients or nurses. A number of both literature-supported and resourceful approaches, including recommendations towards addressing the nursing shortage are proposed in this review. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1258 | ||
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| Author | Spackman, N. E. | ||||
| Title | Nurses' early experiences with patient death | Type | |||
| Year | 2008 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library | |
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Pages | 156 pp | ||
| Keywords | New graduate nurses; Terminal care | ||||
| Abstract | Chronic stress and 'burnout' have been extensively researched in nursing populations, but very little is known about the impact of specific acutely stressful or significant events. A novice nurse's first encounter with patient death may pose considerable cognitive, emotional and clinical challenges. Using a mixed methods design, this study explored the clinical circumstances, impact and challenges and rewards of nurses' early experiences with patient death. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1292 | ||
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| Author | Walker, L. | ||||
| Title | ?Holding up?: The first biennial NZNO Employment Survey | Type | Report | ||
| Year | 2009 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Available from http://www.nzno.org.nz | |
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| Keywords | Nursing; New Zealand Nurses' Organisation; Workplace; Personnel staffing and scheduling; Industrial relations | ||||
| Abstract | In this report, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) releases the findings from its first-ever members' employment survey. The questionnaire, based on the United Kingdom?s Royal College of Nurse?s annual survey (which has been running for 21 years) covered core employment issues: employment agreements, hours, pay, job change, along with demographic details, as well as questions around plans for and perceptions of working life for over 800 NZNO members. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1331 | ||
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| Author | Litchfield, M | ||||
| Title | To advance health care: The origins of nursing research in New Zealand | Type | Book Whole | ||
| Year | 2009 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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Pages | 129 pp | ||
| Keywords | Nursing Research Section, New Zealand Nurses Organisation | ||||
| Abstract | This book examines in detail the confluence of personalities and professional and practice agendas, out of which emerged the research section, intent on placing research at the centre of the profession's evolution. It provides a fascinating look at how a group of women, utterly committed to nursing, drove their research agenda and it expands understandings of why nursing research is significant for the development of nursing. It also provides an insight into that web of relationships between the professional body, NZNA, the Department of Health, service delivery and education. To order a copy: Email: publications@nzno.org.nz NZNO members: $25 (incl GST + p&p) Non-NZNO members: $35 (incl GST + p&p) |
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| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1341 | ||
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| Author | Jamieson,I | ||||
| Title | What are the views of Generation Y New Zealand Registered Nurses towards nursing, work and career?: A descriptive exploratory study | Type | |||
| Year | 2012 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Available from the NZNO Library | |
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Pages | 290 pp | ||
| Keywords | Generation Y; Young nurses; Registered Nurses; Workforce planning; Attitudes to nursing; Surveys; Nursing shortages | ||||
| Abstract | The author has taken a broad approach to this research to explore the views of Generation Y New Zealand Registered Nurses towards the nursing profession, the work itself and their career plans. This study arose out of the author?s interest in health care workforce planning for nursing and in particular the retention of young nurses given the current national and global shortage of nurses. Because of the broad and descriptive nature of the research, a wide variety of topics are included in the literature reviewed. Chapter one provides background to the study and an overview of generational cohorts. Chapter two explores selected literature relevant to the concept of work and the characteristics of the Generation Y workforce. Other topics included in this chapter include Herzberg?s work motivation hygiene/maintenance theory and a selection of literature about key workforce recruitment and retention issues. A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences |
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| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1393 | ||
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