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Davies, B. |
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Same person different nurse: A study of the relationship between nurse and patient based on the experience of shifting from secondary care to home-based nursing |
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2008 |
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Research Archive at Wintec |
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Nurse-patient relations; Communication; Hospitals; Home care |
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This study focuses on power themes in the nurse-patient relationship. The study is a critical reflection of the author's practice using a humanistic perspective from Hartrick Doane and Varcoe's (2005) model of relational family practice. It reviews the literature relating to power relationships in communication between nurses and patients and compares the ability to provide relational care in the home with hospital care. Practice examples demonstrate the shift in power relationships that the author had noticed since changing roles from hospital based to home care nursing. This is related to cultural, socio-environmental, historical and traditional influences on power in communication. The study is based on her reflection of the paradigm shift in her practice. Her practice moved from a problem solving approach to an empowerment, strengths based approach within partnership. The ethical challenges of discussing her practice in relation to clients has been managed by scrambling patient data so that it is not related to a single person and is focused on the author's nursing practice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1195 |
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1180 |
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Woods, M. |
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Parental resistance. Mobile and transitory discourses: A discursive analysis of parental resistance towards medical treatment for a seriously ill child |
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2008 |
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NZNO Library |
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Nurse-family relations; Parents and caregivers; Pacific peoples; Communication; Children; Chronically ill |
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This qualitative thesis uses discourse analysis to examine parental resistance towards medical treatment of critically ill children. It is an investigation of the 'mobile and transitory' discourses at play in instances of resistance between parents, physicians and nurses within health care institutions, and an examination of the consequences of resistance through providing alternative ways of perceiving and therefore understanding these disagreements. The philosophical perspectives, methodology and methods used in this thesis are underpinned by selected ideas taken from the works of Michel Foucault and Pierre Bourdieu and supported by relevant literature in the fields of media, law, children, parenting, caring, serious childhood illness, medicine and nursing. It is argued that from an examination of interview based texts, parental resistance is an omnipresent but transitory occurrence that affects many of the interactions between the parents of seriously ill children and clinical staff. It is maintained that within these interactions, the seeds of this resistance are sown in both critical decision making situations and in everyday occurrences between doctors, nurses and parents within healthcare institutions. Contributing factors to parental resistance include the use of power games by staff, the language of medicine, forms of symbolic violence, the presence or absence of trust between parents and medical staff, the effects of medical habitus, and challenges to the parental role and identity. Overall, it is proposed in this thesis that parents who resist treatment for their seriously ill child are not exceptions to the normative patient-physician relationship. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1140 |
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Maw, H. |
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The challenge of developing primary health care nurse practitioner roles in rural New Zealand |
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Book Chapter |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 201-214) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Nurse practitioners; Rural health services; Interprofessional relations; Policy |
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The author traces the development of the nurse practitioner role in New Zealand, which was finally introduced in 2001. It traces the key events, from early debates on the issue, the influence of the Centre for Rural Health, and a series of government investigations into nursing which noted the untapped potential of the nursing workforce and the lack of ongoing clinical career pathways. Barriers to rural nurses becoming endorsed as primary health care nurse practitioners are examined, and some of the solutions to this issue are explored. Relationships between nurse practitioners and the local general practitioners, and community resistance are areas that need management. Education is seen as a key response to many of these issues. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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762 |
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Gardner, A.; Hase, S.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B. |
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From competence to capability: A study of nurse practitioners in clinical practice |
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2008 |
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Journal of Clinical Nursing |
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Author copy available 12 months after publication from QUT ePrints |
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17 |
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2 |
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250-258 |
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Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Advanced nursing practice; Evaluation |
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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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 945 |
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929 |
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Jacobs, S.; Boddy, J.M. |
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The genesis of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand: Policy, politics and education |
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2008 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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24 |
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1 (Mar) |
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11-22 |
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Nurse practitioners; History of nursing; Policy; Scope of practice |
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This contemporary historical study examines the health sector environment of the 1990s and the turn of the 21st century, and assesses the policy initiatives undertaken to advance nursing in New Zealand during that period. The authors look at the conditions and forces that saw nursing achieve a new emphasis on advanced and expanded scope of nursing practice, less than a decade after the commencement of New Zealand's first pre-registration nursing degrees. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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452 |
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Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
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Title |
Ministerial Taskforce on Nursing : a struggle for control |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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24 |
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3 |
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5-16 |
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Nurse practitioner; Politics; Autonomy; Unionism |
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Traces the constitution and work of the Taskforce, along with the struggle that arose between nursing groups for power to control the future of advanced nursing practice. Backgrounds the factors that led to the withdrawal of the NZ Nurses' Organisation (NZNO) from the Taskforce. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1435 |
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Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
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Title |
Constructing consensus : developing an advanced nursing practice role |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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24 |
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3 |
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17-26 |
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Nurse practitioner; Consensus; Autonomy; Unionism |
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Presents a study using a discourse analytical approach to trace the ongoing struggle between nursing groups for power to control the future of advanced nursing practice. Outlines the political discourses dominant in nursing during the period that led to the Nursing Council of New Zealand having regulatory control of the nurse practitioner role. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1436 |
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Butters, Katheryn Janine |
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A qualitative study of the ethical practice of newly-graduated nurses working in mental health |
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Book Whole |
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2008 |
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184 p. |
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Newly-graduated nurses; Nursing ethics; Mental health nurses; Surveys |
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Presents a qualitative exploration of factors that influence eight newly-graduated nurses as they endeavour to practice ethical mental health nursing. Gathers data from in-depth interviews with the participants, analysed using a thematic analysis method. Considers aspects of the social and political context within which the participants are situated. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1861 |
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Spackman, N. E. |
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Title |
Nurses' early experiences with patient death |
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2008 |
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NZNO Library |
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156 pp |
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New graduate nurses; Terminal care |
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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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1292 |
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Dredge, A. |
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Satisfaction with and importance of selected preceptor characteristics: A new graduate perspective |
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2008 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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New graduate nurses; Preceptorship; Training |
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This pilot descriptive study examines and measures the characteristics of preceptors of new graduate registered nurses undertaking the Nurse Entry to Practice Programme in an acute hospital in New Zealand. Thirty-three new graduate registered nurses at the five month stage of the programme completed a questionnaire pertaining to the characteristics of their preceptors. The questionnaires were adapted from the Ferrans and Powers (1998) Quality of Life Questionnaire. The adapted questionnaires were designed to measure the importance, satisfaction and overall quality of the preceptor's characteristics as perceived by the new graduate registered nurse, using a Likert Scale. Literature both international and national was examined to gain an understanding of the importance of the characteristics in question, in relation to the new graduate registered nurse preceptee experience. Descriptive data revealed the importance of characteristics as perceived by the new graduate nurse preceptee, and how satisfied the new graduate nurse was with their particular preceptor's characteristics. The results identified that the majority of new graduates were satisfied with the characteristics of their preceptor but there was evidence of negative discrepancies between the mean importance and satisfaction scores. The range of data between the scores of the overall quality of the preceptor uncovered areas where the quality of preceptorship was unsatisfactory as perceived by the new graduate nurse. The discrepancies in the data were examined and recommendations made for additional research, regarding selection and evaluation of preceptors of the new graduate registered nurse within the hospital environment. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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912 |
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Rydon, S.E.; Rolleston, A.; Mackie, J. |
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Graduates and initial employment |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Nurse Education Today |
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28 |
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5 |
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610-619 |
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New graduate nurses; Curriculum; Work |
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This research project was undertaken to inform nurse educators in the Department of Nursing and Health Studies of Manukau Institute of Technology of the employment opportunities for new graduate nurses emerging from the three year degree and registration programme. Graduates from the programme for the previous three years were surveyed for their experiences in gaining employment. 89.8% of graduates were successful in gaining employment in the first three months post registration. The number of graduates employed within a district health board declined across the three years but there were no significant differences between cohorts. Overall, 73% of graduates were employed into new graduate positions. The majority of graduates felt that their nursing education prepared them well for their role as a registered nurse. The findings of the qualitative data identified a strong need for science throughout the degree; longer clinical blocks; increased hands on experience; more practice with skills and less theory in relation to practical experience. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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701 |
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Horsburgh, M.; Goodyear-Smith, F.; Yallop, J.; O'Connor, S. |
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Implementation of a nursing initiative in primary care: A case report, cardiovascular disease risk reduction |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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New Zealand Family Physician |
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35 |
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3 |
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183-186 |
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Multidisciplinary care teams; Cardiovascular diseases; Case studies; Primary health care |
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The aim was to report on implementation of a nursing initiative of cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening risk assessment at the Mornington Health Centre, Dunedin, with initial outcomes after six months. The practice aim was 80% of their eligible population assessed within three to four years, particularly targeting high-risk groups. The audit indicates that in their first six months, Mornington Health Centre had screened 42% of their eligible patients. This is described as very successful progress towards their goal of 80%. A number of key organisational factors are identified that are likely to have contributed to the development and success of the nurse CVD risk assessment programme at Mornington Health Centre. The authors suggest that this case study demonstrates how organisational change, where the practice nurse role in the multidisciplinary team is clear, can facilitate a practice to meet a population-based goal. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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514 |
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Author |
Robertson, A.M. |
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Rural women and maternity services |
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Book Chapter |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 179-97) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Midwifery; Rural nursing; Professional competence; History of nursing |
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The author discusses the roles that nurses undertake in response to rural communities' health needs, focusing on the provision of maternity service. The author reviews structural changes such as the 1990 Amendment to the Nurses Act 1977 which, the author suggests, introduced a climate of professional rivalry, changes in funding that cut back general practitioners in the field, and the development of Lead Maternity Carers. Despite controversial developments, New Zealand maternity services have evolved to include a unique and internationally respected model of midwifery care. However, the author highlights several areas that limit the positive contribution of rural nurses and midwives. These include workforce recruitment and retention, equity of access, and issues around maintaining competency and education. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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761 |
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Author |
Kidd, J.D. |
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Aroha mai: Nurses, nursing and mental illness |
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2008 |
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University of Auckland Library |
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Mental health; Nursing; Culture |
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This research takes an autoethnographical approach to exploring the connections between being a nurse, doing nursing work, and experiencing a mental illness. Data is comprised of autoethnographical stories from 18 nurses. Drawing on Lyotard's (1988) postmodern philosophy of 'regimes of phrases' and 'genres of discourse,' the nurses' stories yielded three motifs: Nursing, Tangata Whaiora (people seeking wellness) and Bullying. Interpretation of the motifs was undertaken by identifying and exploring connected or dissenting aspects within and between the motifs. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 478 |
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465 |
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Webby, A. |
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Should non-Maori research and write about Maori? |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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14 |
Issue |
5 |
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20-21 |
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Maori; Nursing research |
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The author examines the complexities surrounding non-Maori nurse researchers working on Maori issues. She suggests that as long as respect and observation of Maori processes is shown, and work is undertaken collaboratively with Maori, then such a role is appropriate. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1046 |
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1030 |
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