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Author Robinson, T.
Title Advancing nursing practice and deep vein thrombosis prevention Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
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Keywords (down) Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing; Prevention
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 477 Serial 464
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Author Neugebauer, A.F.
Title The adult congenital heart disease service: An evidence-based development of a nurse specialist position Type
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
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Keywords (down) Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing specialties; Nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 482 Serial 469
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Author McArthur, J.
Title Discursive understanding of knowledge within advanced nursing practice roles: A co-operative inquiry in an acute health care organisation Type
Year Publication Abbreviated Journal Auckland University of Technology Library
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Keywords (down) Advanced nursing practice; Organisational culture
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1280 Serial 1265
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Author Murray, D.J.
Title The roles of nurses working with adolescents in Auckland secondary schools Type
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
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Keywords (down) Adolescents; Nurse-patient relations
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 605
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Author Perry, J.(see also C.)
Title Currents – towards professionalism Type
Year 1990 Publication Abbreviated Journal Auckland Institute of Technology Library, NZNO Li
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Abstract Attitudes towards the concept of professionalism have not been explored to any great extent in this country, especially the attitudes of the Clinical Nurse practitioner. The importance of knowing what Nurses attitudes are to this concept is central to the recognition of the current developmental stage and growth of the profession. A twenty statement Like-style attitudinal questionnaire was given to Registered Nurses to measure current attitudes to professionalism. No statistical significance was found between the degree of positively to professionalism and years of service, educational qualifications eg, practise area, or involvement with a professional organisation. There appeared to be a positive relationship between questionnaire score and length of time in the current practise area ( the longer the service the higher the score). Further statistical significance was found in questions highlighting what Nurses think of Nursing as a profession. This study should form the basis of further research and provide some thought for Nurse leaders, educators and policy makers
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 42 Serial 42
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Author Shadbolt, Y.T.
Title Curriculum innovation in a school of nursing – a case study Type
Year 1984 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
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Abstract The study gives an account of curriculum development and innovation in a New Zealand school of nursing and focuses on some aspects of the basic diploma course. The study attempts, through the medium of case study, to illuminate the way in which significant curriculum decisions are made and ideas translated into institutional and technical form. Evidence is derived from the recorded perceptions of the participants, observations, and analyses of documented material. The findings confirm that the field of study is complex, multivariable and dynamic, and that translation of the curriculum on paper involves a multitude of deliberative and factual decisions by practicing teachers
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 43 Serial 43
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Author Butler, A.M.
Title Development of patient dependency rating scales for use in psychiatric hosptials Type
Year 1976 Publication Abbreviated Journal Auckland Hospital Board
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 47 Serial 47
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Author Horsburgh, M.
Title Graduate nurses' adjustment to initial employment Type
Year 1987 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland, Auckland Institute of Te
Volume 14 Issue Pages 610-617
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Abstract An ethnographic study which attempts to understand what initial employment means to graduates from a comprehensive nursing course. The researcher participated in the first 3-4 months of the nurses' employment in general hospital settings. Five major themes emerge from the study indicating that the rhetoric practice of the school of nursing is different from the rhetoric and practice within general hospital settings. The reality of initial employment for the new graduated conflicts with the values and ideals of nursing promulgated by the comprehensive nursing course. The educational program stressed patient centred nursing, where nurses accepted responsibility for the continuing care of individuals. In contrast the hospital settings stress nursing as management of tasks across different patients. This conflict was a major source of frustration for the 'beginning' nurses. Ultimately they accept the reality of nursing as the management of tasks, but not without some personal cost. Orientation programs and the early employment period focus on 'fitting in to the system'. A significant determinant of the practice of new graduates are context effects such the time of their shift and the availability of experienced nurses. A number of management practices foster and maintain a beginning level of practice and new graduates have no opportunity to practice as autonomous nurses within a multi disciplinary health care team. Beginning practice is identified in new graduates through their difficulties in coping with unplanned or unexpected events. The initial employment period is dominated by shift work, resulting tiredness and adjustment to social activities.It is argued that management practices which support the ideals of comprehensive nursing courses and totally qualified nursing workforce have yet to occur. There are implications in this study for nursing education and nursing practice
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 59 Serial 59
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Author Butler, A.M.
Title Nursing care: an exploratory study Type
Year 1977 Publication Abbreviated Journal Auckland University Library
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Abstract A study of role discrepancy or role conflict experienced by Registered Nurses in a Hospital setting
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 80 Serial 80
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Author Dodd, J.E.L.
Title Nursing evaluation of the efficacy of analgesic delivery in post operative pain Type
Year 1986 Publication Australian Clinical Review Abbreviated Journal Auckland Hospital Library
Volume 6 Issue 23 Pages 206-212
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Abstract The progress of 22 adult patients was recorded for three days post operatively. Pain was assessed at rest and on activity three times a day using visual analogues. Nausea levels were assessed similarly. All analgesics and anti emetics administered were recorded. There was a wide range of variation in the administration of medications and consequently a wide range of effectiveness. A significant proportion of patients showed unacceptably high levels of pain indicating under treatment. Patients and nurses had conflicting expectations of who should initiate the request for pain medication
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 85 Serial 85
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Author Jones, M.
Title The complexities of post operative pain management and a study of the effectiveness of continuous intravenous narcotic infusion pumps as a means of pain relief in the first 48 hours post operatively Type
Year 1985 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author, Auckland Hospital, Auckland Institute of
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Abstract The purpose of this paper was to observe the effectiveness of continuous intravenous narcotic infusions as a means of pain relief in the first 48 hours post operatively. 12 patients who had experienced major thoracic or abdominal surgery participated in the study. Pain was assessed at rest and on activity on visual analogues at 5 specific times daily for up to 48 hours post operatively. Data was also collected from a structured interview within the first 48 hours and a retrospective interview when the infusion was discontinued. Results indicated- 1. Very little correlation of changes in pain relief dose to the assessment of pain intensity. 2. Documentation and assessment was not always thoroughly completed. 3. Inadequate treatment of pain post operatively was evident especially on activity. It should be emphasised that pain management could be improved through a focus in interdisciplinary consultation, continuing in service education on pain management and accountability in procedure.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 102 Serial 102
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Author Miller, N.R.
Title The problems experienced by graduates of student based comprehensive nursing programs as they provide nursing care in general hospitals Type
Year 1978 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
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Abstract When professionals are employed in bureaucratic organisations they can expect to experience incongruence between their professional role conception and the bureaucratic demands of the organisation which lead to their experiencing role deprivation. Students of comprehensive Nursing programs during their preparation are socialised into a role consistent with their professional group when employed in Hospitals, are subjected to its bureaucratic administrative structure This study examines problems experienced by graduates of these programs, the way they cope with these problems and the extent of their role deprivation, 6 months after commencing employment in General hospitals. The result obtained by questionnaire and interview indicate the main problems are related to the provision of nursing Care, the organisation of Hospital and Communication. These problems prevent graduates from functioning as professional Nurses. Almost half considered they have been successful in resolving them. All graduates experienced a considerable magnitude of role deprivation. there are implications both for agencies and for those preparing Comprehensive Nurses
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 120 Serial 120
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Author Butler, A.M.
Title Towards a staffing formula: home visit rating scales for community health nurses Type
Year 1980 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal Auckland Hospital
Volume 73 Issue 9 Pages 9-14
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Abstract Reports the development of a set of Rating scales which can be used to measure the Home visiting part of the workload of Community Health Nurses. The scales provide a useful tool for the equitable distribution of Home visits among existing staff and can assist in the assessment of the total workload of the Community Health Nurses
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 138 Serial 138
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Author Williams, H.; Cuthbertson, S.; Newby, L.; Streat, S.J.
Title A follow-up service improves bereavement care in an intensive care unit Type
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal Auckland Hospital Library
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 149 Serial 149
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Author Margetts, M.; Cuthbertson, S.; Streat, S.J.
Title Bereavement follow-up service after fatal critical illness Type
Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal DCCM, Auckland Hospital
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Abstract Fatal illness is often short. Communication between patient and family is impaired and how to best meet family needs is unclear. We began a follow-up service to determine current next-of-kins outcomes and remedy service deficiencies. A critical care nurse identified deaths from our data base and completed a structured telephone interview with the next-of-kin. There were 374 admissions from 1/1/95 – 17/5/95, 55 died. Next- of-kin of 52 patients (M29, age 19-88 median 52) were contactable 16-70 (median 33)days later. All (defacto/wives 18, husbands 9, mothers 9, daughters 8, others 8) consented to interview (5 -80, median 15 minutes). Forty-nine had resumed normal home activities and 23/25 workers had returned to work. Thirty-three still had disturbed sleep, three were taking hypnotics. Twenty-four had had contact with their general practitioner because of the death (six were prescribed sedatives or hypnotics). Nineteen had financial problems. Forty-seven described DCCM care positively, 35 specifically (nursing care and compassion 15, communication 8, flexible visitors policy8) but 13 had particular difficulties (communication 4 , waiting 2, facilities 4) and 4 serious non-DCCM issues. Forty-six considered themselves well informed and understood well the sequence of events. Forty-eight identified family and friends as primary support. Three requested information about another agency (counseling), 9 asked us to contact as further relative. A telephone bereavement service is well received by next-of-kin. Most families members resolve their early grief without external agencies but sleep and money are problems. We have improved our facilities and are addressing communication and cultural issues
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 199 Serial 199
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