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Author Barton, Pipi; Wilson, Denise
Title Te Kapunga Putohe (the restless hands) : a Maori centred nursing practice model Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 2 (Jul) Pages 6-15
Keywords Maori-centred practice; Nursing model; Maori health; Indigenous; Kaupapa Maori; Maori health
Abstract Notes an absence of nursing practice models focussing on the traditional beliefs of Maori amongst nursing literature. Presents Te Kapunga Putohe (the restless hands) model of Maori centred nursing practice. Illustrates how Maori knowledge and nursing knowledge can be incorporated to deliver nursing care that is both culturally appropriate and can improve the nursing experience for Maori clients.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1434
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Author Watson, Paul
Title Preschool children frequently seen but seldom heard in nursing care Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 3 Pages 41-48
Keywords Preschool children; Children's voices; Paediatric nursing
Abstract Maintains that children's voices are largely unheard in nursing practice. Recommends the need for research that seeks to understand how preschool children experience being ill and how they communicate those experiences to others.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1438
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Author Bell, Jeanette
Title Towards clarification of the role of research nurses in New Zealand : a literature review Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 4-16
Keywords Research nursing; Research co-ordinator; Clinical research; Clinical trials
Abstract Notes an increased demand for research nurses and performs a literature review to define more clearly the role they play coordinating clinical trials and managing associated patient care. Discusses professional issues associated with the role and examines findings against competency requirements for registered nurses as set out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Identifies professional issues and perceived barriers as well as potential strategies to strengthen and promote the research nurse role.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1439
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Author Connor, Margaret J; Nelson, Katherine M; Maisey, Jane
Title Impact of innovation funding on a rural health nursing service : the Reporoa experience Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages 4-14
Keywords Primary health care; Rural nursing; Innovation; Advancing practice
Abstract Examines the impact of innovation funding through the MOH primary health-care nursing innovation funding scheme on Health Reporoa Inc, which offers a first-contact rural nursing service to the village of Reporoa and surrounding districts. Looks at funding impact during the project period of 2003-2006, and in the two years that followed.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1443
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Author Harding, Thomas
Title Swimming against the malestream : men choosing nursing as a career Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 4-16
Keywords Nursing; Men; Gender; 'Women's work'; Qualitative research
Abstract Reports on one aspect of a larger study, which used qualitative methods to critically explore the social construction of men as nurses. Draws upon literature pertaining to gender and nursing, and interviews with 18 NZ men, to describe the factors underpinning decisions to turn away from 'malestream' occupations and enter a profession stereotyped as 'women's work'. Outlines the five thematic groupings revealed to be significant with respect to the decision-making process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1447
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Author McDonald, Stuart
Title Graduate nurses' experience of postgraduate education within a nursing entry to practice programme Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 17-26
Keywords Graduate nurse; Nursing entry-to-practice programme; Postgraduate education; Cross-sectional survey
Abstract Explores graduate nurses' experiences of postgraduate education embedded within a Nursing Entry-to-Practice (NETP) programme, a programme aimed at socialising new nursing graduates into their new role and work environment during their first year of practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1448
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Author Richardson, Sandra
Title Senior nurses' perceptions of cultural safety in an acute clinical practice area Type Journal Article
Year 2009 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 27-36
Keywords Cultural safety; Attitudes and beliefs; Senior clinical nurses; Nursing perceptions
Abstract Presents the results of a small study aimed at eliciting the beliefs and attitudes of a group of senior nurses with respect to the concept of cultural safety, and their perception of its role in clinical practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1449
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Author Foster, Pam; Neville, Steven
Title Women over the age of 85 years who live alone : a descriptive study Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 1 Pages 4-13
Keywords Independence; Older women; Gerontological nursing; Living alone
Abstract Explores and describes experiences of older women who live alone in the community, and who are often perceived by both society and health professionals as frail and dependent. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to underpin a survey of 5 older women living alone in their own homes, and analyses the data using a general inductive approach. Identifies 3 themes that emerge from the data.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1451
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Author Gleeson, Erica; Carryer, Jenny
Title Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 1 Pages 14-26
Keywords Nursing; Pain; Acute pain service; Staff sataisfaction; Surveys
Abstract Traces the establishment of acute pain services (APS) in the 1990s within hospitals both nationally and internationally. Explores, by means of a survey, the level of nursing satisfaction within one large hospital. Distributes questionnaires to 58 nursing staff working in association with the APS to ascertain satisfaction with regard to availability, communication and contribution to increased knowledge..
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1452
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Author Prior, Patsy; Wilkinson, Jill; Neville, Stephen
Title Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages 14-25
Keywords Evidencxe-based practice; Primary health care; Nursing; Education
Abstract Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1455
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Author Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah
Title What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? Type Journal Article
Year 2010 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages .26-34
Keywords Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys
Abstract Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1456
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Author Haitana, Jevada; Bland, Marian
Title Building relationships : the key to preceptoring nursing students Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 4-12
Keywords Preceptorship experience; Undergraduate nursing students; Relationships
Abstract Seeks to understand the experiences of being a preceptor of student nurses, and the factors that impact on the role. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study in a small provincial hospital of 5 registered nurse preceptors, who complete semi-structured audio-taped interviews. Analyses the data using a step-by-step process.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1460
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Author Mackay, Bev (and others)
Title Utilising the hand model to promote a culturally-safe environment for international nursing students Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 13-24
Keywords Cultural safety; Nursing education; International students; Hand model
Abstract Backgrounds and describes the Hand Model, developed by a nurse teacher to assist her in teaching cultural safety, and suggests its potential to provide a framework for creating a culturally-safe environment for international students in NZ, including those aspects of cultural safety specific to NZ.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1461
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Author Wood, Pamela J
Title Understanding and evaluating historical sources in nursing history research Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 25-33
Keywords History of nursing; Historical research; Research methodology; Nurse researchers
Abstract Describes four historical sources relevant to the history of nursing in NZ. Uses them to explain how nurse researchers can evaluate their research material. Outlines the five dimensions of evaluation: provenance, purpose, context, veracity, and usefulness. Explains the questions that must be addressed in each dimension of the evaluation. Illustrates the different kinds of information available in the 4 selected historical sources, by references to individual nurses.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1462
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Author Scott, Susan
Title A tripartite learning partnership in health promotion Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (down) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
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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