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Author Shih, Li-Chin; Honey, Michelle
Title The impact of dialysis on rurally based Maori and their whanau/families Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages 4-15
Keywords Kidney failure; Maori; Haemodialysis; Quality of life
Abstract Explores the impact of dialysis on Maori and their whanau/families. Examines the experiences of 7 rural Maori dialysis outpatients, who are interviewed along with their whanau. Identifies and discusses four themes emerging from the findings.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1463
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Author Scott, Susan
Title A tripartite learning partnership in health promotion Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) 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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Author Roberts, Jennifer; Floyd, Sue; Thompson, Shona
Title The clinical nurse specialist in New Zealand : how is the role defined? Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages 24-35
Keywords Clinical nurse specialist; Advanced nursing practice; Clinical expert
Abstract Reports the findings from research designed to investigate the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and how it is defined by New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs). Identifies the current requirements and expectations of the CNS role and how it is defined in practice. Collects 15 CNS job descriptions from 8 DHBs, subjecting them to thematic analysis yielding 4 key areas of the CNS role.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1465
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Author Scott, Susan (and others)
Title The graduate nursing workforce : does an international perspective have relevance for New Zealand? Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 4-12
Keywords Graduates; Nursing workforce; Retention; Recruitment
Abstract Reviews studies of nursing graduates that use local, regional or national populations of graduates to explore reasons for turnover over periods of time longer than the first twelve months of transition to practice. Identifies the reasons for mobility within nursing and out of the profession altogether.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1466
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Author Rodgers, Vivien; Gilmour, Jean
Title Shaping student nurses' attitudes towards older people through learning and experience Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 13-20
Keywords Ageism; Nursing; Education; Attitudes
Abstract Presents findings of a study comparing student nurse attitudes towards older people before and after an introductory nursing paper that included gerontology theory and clinical practice in an aged-care setting. Administers The Kogan Attitudes Towards Old People Scale to 56 nursing studies students at the beginning and end of the semester of study.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1467
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Author Wong, Grace; Stokes, Gillian
Title Preparing undergraduate nurses to provide smoking cessation advice and help Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 21-30
Keywords Nursing education; Smoking cessation; Nursing curricula; Student nurses
Abstract Conducts an online survey of NZ's 17 schools of nursing to investigate the extent that smoking cessation education content is included in undergraduate nursing curricula. Reports which schools teach the recommended ABC approach and which teach approaches not recommended by the Ministry of Health.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1468
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Author Batten, Lesley; Dutton, Jane
Title Young tertiary students and help-seeking for health advice Type Journal Article
Year 2011 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 31-42
Keywords Young people; Help-seeking; Health advice; Barker's model; Surveys
Abstract Presents the findings of an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire to investigate help-seeking related to health concerns among young tertiary students. Highlights the need for nurses to be aware of the sources of health advice and support young people choose.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1469
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