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Author Brookes, K.
Title Moving stories from nurses in flight Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (down) Nursing specialties; Advanced nursing practice; Intensive care nursing; Feminist critique
Abstract This thesis contains a collection of stories gifted by four New Zealand Retrieval Team nurses who are experienced in the transport of patients. These nurses are commonly called flight nurses and they assist in the transport of patients via helicopter, fixed-wing aeroplane, large commercial aeroplanes and ambulances. While their practice is not exclusively in the helicopter there is an emphasis on this mode of transport in this thesis. Flight nursing is a scope of nursing practice where the use, and visibility, of nurses' stories is rare. The specific context of this research is positioned in one tertiary intensive care unit in New Zealand but it is anticipated that the stories from four flight nurses and the author's subsequent thoughts on them will resonate with flight nurses in other regions. The stories were collected using a storytelling methodology that has been informed by qualitative and feminist perspectives. The stories were either gathered and shaped using interview and transcription techniques with the storyteller and the researcher, or written by the storyteller. The thesis has been written as a narrative and chronicles the journey to the point of receiving the stories and the lines of inquiry in which they subsequently directed the author. The stories are central to this research and appear in their entirety. The reader is encouraged to create their own meaning from the stories. The stories themselves have several common threads, which are planning, communication, teamwork and the unexpected. The threads underpinning the stories are not unique to flight nursing practice and have been discussed in other scopes of practice. One area the author has chosen to explore in more depth is the impacts of technology, privacy, narrative pedagogy and disenfranchisement on the visibility of flight nurses' stories. The other area she has chosen for discussion is advanced and specialty nursing practice as it relates to flight nurses. As a result of this discussion she proposes her own view for advanced and specialty practice in flight nursing.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 918
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Author Holloway, Kathryn
Title The New Zealand nurse specialist framework: Clarifying the contribution of the nurse specialist Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 147-153
Keywords (down) Nurse Specialist Framework; Advanced nursing practice; Workforce planning; Capability models
Abstract Presents an overview of the NZ Nurse Specialist Framework (NZNSF), developed through a consensus approach as part of a doctoral study, and which provides an over-arching structure to support coherence, clarity and consistency for nurse specialists. Maintains that the framework supports workforce policy makers in planning effective utlisation of the nurse specialist in health care delivery.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1827
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Author McPherson, G.; Horsburgh, M.; Tracy, C.
Title A clinical audit of a nurse colposcopist: Colposcopy, cytology, histology correlation Type Journal Article
Year 2005 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 21 Issue 3 Pages 13-23
Keywords (down) Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Diagnosis; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract A clinical audit was undertaken to assess the diagnostic skills of the nurse colposcopist measuring colposcopy: histology: cytology correlation. At National Women's Health the first New Zealand nurse colposcopist training programme was developed in 2000. A retrospective audit of the colposcopy clinical records was performed during the nurse's training programme between July 2000 and March 2002. An 82% (82/100) histology: cytology: colposcopy correlation was achieved by the nurse in the third phase of her training programme. The results are comparable with other reported studies involving medical and nurse colposcopists. Expertise in colposcopy examination can be incorporated into the broader role of a Nurse Practitioner working in the area of women's health.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 548 Serial 534
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Author Gardner, A.; Hase, S.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B.
Title From competence to capability: A study of nurse practitioners in clinical practice Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of Clinical Nursing Abbreviated Journal Author copy available 12 months after publication from QUT ePrints
Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 250-258
Keywords (down) Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Advanced nursing practice; Evaluation
Abstract This research aimed to understand the level and scope of practice of the nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand further using a capability framework. The original study, from which the present paper was developed, sought to identify competency standards for the extended role of the nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand. In doing so the researchers became aware that while competencies described many of the characteristics of the nurse practitioner they did not manage to tell the whole story. In a search of the literature, the concept of capability appeared to provide a potentially useful construct to describe the attributes of the nurse practitioner that went beyond competence. A secondary analysis of data obtained from the interviews with 15 nurse practitioners working in Australia and New Zealand was undertaken. The analysis showed that capability and its dimensions is a useful model for describing the advanced level attributes of nurse practitioners. Thus, nurse practitioners described elements of their practice that involved: using their competences in novel and complex situations as well as the familiar; being creative and innovative; knowing how to learn; having a high level of self-efficacy; and working well in teams. This study suggests dimensions of capability need to be considered in the education and evaluation of nurse practitioners.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 945 Serial 929
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Author Officer, Tara N.
Title Nurse practitioners and pharmacist prescribers in primary health care: A realist evaluation of the New Zealand experience Type Book Whole
Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 301 p.
Keywords (down) Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Advanced nursing practice; Pharmacist prescribers
Abstract Investigates how nurse practitioner and pharmacist prescriber roles are developing in NZ primary health care, and what is needed to better support the future development of these roles. Employs a qualitative research design involving semi-structured interviews of (1) policy, training, and advocacy stakeholders; (2) primary health-care nurse practitioners, pharmacist prescribers, and general practitioners; and (3) patients of advanced practitioners and carers of patients using such services.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1693
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Author Hales, A.; Dignam, D.
Title Nurse prescribing lessons from the US Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 10 Pages 12-15
Keywords (down) Nurse practitioners; Prescriptive authority; Cross-cultural comparison; Advanced nursing practice; Education
Abstract The researchers present a survey of a sample population of 32 advanced practice nurses (APN) in the US about their experiences of acquiring and implementing prescriptive authority. The issues relevant to nurse practitioners in New Zealand are discussed, around acquiring knowledge and education, relationships with other professionals, establishing the role, and retaining the nursing role. The intent and scope of APN prescribing in the US is also discussed.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1007
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Author Wilkinson, Jillian Ann
Title The New Zealand nurse practitioner polemic : a discourse analysis : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand Type Book Whole
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 308 pp.
Keywords (down) Nurse practitioners; Nursing history; Advanced nursing practice; Nursing identity; Discourse analysis; Nursing regulation; Surveys
Abstract Traces the development of the nurse practitioner role in NZ since its establishment in 2001, using a discourse analytical approach to examine those discourses that have defined the role. Employs both textual and discursive analysis of texts from published literature and from nine interviews with individuals influential in the evolution of the role. Examines political perspectives and disciplinary practices dating back to the Nurses Registration Act of 1901. Considers the implications of an autonomous nursing profession in both practice and regulation.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1614
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Author Jacobs, S.
Title Advanced nursing practice and the nurse practitioner: New Zealand nursing's professional project in the late 20th century Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (down) Nurse practitioners; History; Policy; Leadership; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract This thesis examines the forces influencing the development of contemporary advanced nursing practice in New Zealand. It begins with an historical approach to explore the various meanings of advanced nursing practice from the late 1800s through the first years of the 21st century. Seven historical understandings of the meaning of 'advanced' nursing practice emerge. The author's analysis of the broad scope of New Zealand nursing history, including a case study of the development and implementation of the nurse practitioner, draws on theoretical perspectives from sociology, political science, and nursing. She develops a “framework of critical factors for nursing to take into account when considering how to ensure the profession is able to deliver on its great potential to improve the health of New Zealand communities”. Examining the work of a range of nursing leaders, past and present, and drawing on the work of political scientist, John Kingdon, the author describes the work of several nurses as “policy entrepreneurship.”
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 671
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Author Speed, G.
Title Advanced nurse practice Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Nursing dialogue: A Professional Journal for nurses Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue Pages 6-12
Keywords (down) Nurse practitioners; Cross-cultural comparison; Law and legislation; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract The concept and characteristics of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand and overseas is compared with the nurse practitioner role. There is an international debate over definitions of advanced nursing and the range of roles that have developed. The rationale for the nurse practitioner role in New Zealand is examined, along with the associated legislation currently before Parliament. Job titles and roles of nurses within the Waikato Hospital intensive care unit are discussed and ways of developing the role of nurse practitioner are presented.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1096
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Author Bleach, A.
Title Nurses talk the walk: An exploration of nurses' perception of advanced nursing practice on acute mental health inpatient units in New Zealand Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (down) Mental health; Nursing; Policy; Registered nurses; Advanced nursing practice; Psychiatric Nursing
Abstract The last twenty years, particularly the early 1990s, ushered in major mental health sector reforms inclusive of deinstitutionalisation policies and subsequent development of community services. Concurrent changes to student nurses' education left registered nurses as the workforce mainstay on inpatient units. However, the author suggests, an emerging global shortage of nurses and implementation of the Employment Contracts Act (1991) negatively impacted on recruitment and retention of registered nurses. Inpatient nurses either left nursing or moved to community positions for better money and increased job status. The author suggests that, as a consequence, the 'critical mass' of experienced and skilled nurses who traditionally provided nursing leadership disappeared resulting in compromised standards of care for patients. As the manager of an inpatient unit, the author proposed the establishment of advanced nursing practice roles as one initiative to provide nursing leadership in order to attract and retain nurses. This study explored five inpatient nurses' perceptions of advanced practice and whether these roles could assist to provide leadership and improve standards of care. The research was a qualitative exploratory descriptive study using a focus group interview as the data collection method. A thematic analysis of the group discussion transcription revealed three key themes: 1) the 'makeup' of advanced nursing practice, 2) moving forwards: establishing roles, 3) moving sideways: barriers to role development. The themes are critically discussed in relation to selected literature. The thesis includes recommendations that could be used by nurses responsible for planning and implementing advanced practice roles on inpatient units.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 663
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Author Winiata, W
Title Leadership Styles and Nursing in a Whanau Ora Context Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library
Volume Issue 19 Pages 43-50
Keywords (down) Leadership; Management Styles; Nursing Leaders; Nursing Practice
Abstract This paper will focus on nursing leadership, in particular the place of whanau ora in nursing practice. It explores one Maori and one tauiwi leadership style in relation to nursing practice in a whanau ora context. A critical appraisal of the Maori leadership style is given alongside discussion of how it promotes positive shifts in the health status of Maori communities. Finally, the paper discusses how this Maori leadership style supports the learning and development of Maori student nurses preparing for registered practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1383
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Author Carryer, J.B.; Boyd, M.
Title The myth of medical liability for nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 19 Issue 4-12 Pages 4-12
Keywords (down) Interprofessional relations; Law and legislation; Nurse practitioners; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract This article explores the complex nature of liability in the case of standing orders and vicarious liability by employers, and also when nurses and doctors are in management roles. The authors address misconceptions about medico-legal responsibility for nursing practice with the advent of nurse prescribers and nurse practitioners. They refer to the submission made by the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) on the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003), and discuss practice liability and nurse-physician collaboration.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 624 Serial 610
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title The language of nursing practice in hospitals Type Conference Article
Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal held by NZNO Library and author
Volume Proceedings of the National Nursing Informatics Co Issue Pages
Keywords (down) Hospitals; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Care plans
Abstract A paper presenting the findings of a small research project involving a group of self-selected senior nurses of Wellington Hospital to explore the nature of nursing practice in the care and management of hospitalised patients and to formalise the language that would acknowledge its significance in the current effort of hospitals to define patient care pathways. The nature of hospital nursing practice was described in themes of a generic process of nurse-patient care that articulates a distinct specialism of hospital nursing, whatever the hospital department in which nurses hold positions.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1322
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Author Water, Tineke; McCall, Elaine; Britnell, Sally; Rea, Miriam; Thompson, Sarah; Mearns, Gael
Title Paediatric nurses' understanding and utilisation Type Journal Article
Year 2018 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 34 Issue 1 Pages 32-45
Keywords (down) Evidence-based practice; Paediatric nursing; Nursing practice; Surveys
Abstract Explores how nurses working in a tertiary-level paediatric health-care facility understand research and evidence-based practice. Offers a descriptive, self-reporting, anonymous questionnaire to 600 paediatric nurses, asking both quantitative and qualitative questions on attitudes, knowledge and barriers relating to research and evidence-based practice utilisation. Identifies the barriers to undertaking research/evidence-based practice in paediatric nursing practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1592
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Author Spence, D.; Smythe, E.
Title Courage as integral to advancing nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 23 Issue 2 Pages 43-55
Keywords (down) Ethics; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract This paper focuses on the illumination of courage in nursing. The authors suggest it is a fundamental component of nursing, yet it is seldom mentioned or recognised in the literature, or supported in practice. Data from a hermeneutic analysis of nurses' practice stories is integrated with literature to assist deeper understanding of the meaning of courage in contemporary nursing practice. The purpose is to make visible a phenomenon that needs to be actively fostered if nursing is to effectively contribute to an improved health service.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 470 Serial 456
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