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Author Winiata, W openurl 
  Title (up) 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 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 MacDonald, R. url  openurl
  Title (up) Mammography screening for breast cancer: Does it reduce the mortality rate? Type Journal Article
  Year 2005 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology  
  Volume Issue Pages 8-12  
  Keywords Breast cancer; Screening; Risk management; Health education; Cancer  
  Abstract This paper critically examines the literature on mammography as a breast cancer screening modality. It looks at what the New Zealand consumer is being told about the scientific uncertainties about the effectiveness of mammography and the substantial risks involved with it. This literature review raises concerns about the lack of information available for healthy women to make a fully informed decision about mammography screening.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1304  
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Author Drake, M.; Stokes, G. openurl 
  Title (up) Managing pre-registration student risk: A professional and legislative minefield Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 15-27  
  Keywords Risk management; Education; Law and legislation; Nursing  
  Abstract This article reports data from 15 schools of nursing, surveyed to identify difficulties experienced by nurse educators with respect to entry, progression and programme completion of undergraduate nursing students. Risk assessment, along with a lack of clear policy and procedures were found to be the main problem areas. Difficulties were exacerbated for educators when there were challenges to their professional judgement, either from the Nursing Council of New Zealand or from within their own institution. The authors argue for more recognition of the dual role of nurse educators, and greater clarification of the Nursing Council of New Zealand role in regulating the student's programme entry and progression, and ultimate admission to the Register. It is suggested that the recently passed Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) provides nursing with an opportunity to address some of these issues.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 546  
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Author Harrington, Karen url  openurl
  Title (up) Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 159 p.  
  Keywords Borderline personality disorder; Mental health nurses; Self-management  
  Abstract Determines what mental health (MH) nurses understand the concept of self-management to mean in relation to patients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Interviews 10 MH nurses using a semi-structured format and analyses data using the general inductive approach, resulting in 26 sub-themes organised into three over-arching themes: self management is self-responsibility, self-management is self-awareness, self-management is maintaining safety.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1573  
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Author Holbrook, P. openurl 
  Title (up) Nurse initiated analgesia in an emergency department: Can nurses safely decrease door to analgesia times by providing analgesia before medical assessment? Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Emergency nursing; Drug administration; Nursing; Pain management  
  Abstract Pain management practices within emergency departments require a more patient focused approach due to extended waiting times for analgesia. This dissertation questions current methods of providing timely and appropriate delivery of analgesia. Nurses represent the biggest resource in emergency departments therefore are in a position to be able to access patients in a timely fashion. A review of the literature pertaining to nurse initiated analgesia protocols has been evaluated and information relating to efficiency and safety utilised to discuss the processes for planning and implementation of a similar protocol. The author finds that the literature provides no evidence that nurse initiated analgesic practices prior to medical assessment compromises patient safety or delays diagnosis. A discussion of the benefits to patients, nurses and the institution has been included to highlight the appropriateness of extending nursing roles.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 664  
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Author Bryson, L.W. openurl 
  Title (up) Nurse-led heart failure services: A review of the literature Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing specialties; Management; Nurse practitioners; Cardiovascular diseases  
  Abstract This research paper reports on the findings of a literature review conducted to establish and analyse the international magnitude, context and effectiveness of nurse-led heart failure initiatives. The research revealed that the underlying philosophy in establishing nurse-led disease management programmes of care is that, by treating chronic heart failure as a continuum, it is possible to decrease exacerbations and improve patient outcomes. Regardless of the type of heart failure management programme, critical components of care include a collaborative supportive approach that educates and empowers the patient (including family/whanau) to recognise the early indicators of exacerbation, access expedient care, and to adhere to evidence based treatments. The author points to significant evidence to support the establishment of nurse-led heart failure programmes. The positive outcomes associated with this model of care delivery include decreased readmissions, reduction in mortality, and cost efficiencies. However, the organisational model of care, or programme components that are the most effective in optimising patient outcomes, need to be selected on the basis of local healthcare infrastructure, services and resources. The author suggests that New Zealand has a unique opportunity to encompass the recent emergence of the Nurse Practitioner role in facilitating, coordinating and monitoring of heart failure programmes across the continuum of care. The delivery of evidence-based, cost effective, heart failure programmes is a prerequisite to improving the delivery of optimal treatment and ensuring that heart failure patients have the opportunity to attain quality care outcomes.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 558  
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Author Grayson, S. openurl 
  Title (up) Nursing management of the rheumatic fever secondary prophylaxis programme Type
  Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Community health nursing; Management; Nursing specialties  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 576 Serial 562  
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Author Garcia, Alicia; Whitehead, Dean; Winter, Helen S openurl 
  Title (up) Oncology nurses' perception of cancer pain: a qualitative exploratory study Type Journal Article
  Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 31 Issue 1 Pages 27-33  
  Keywords Cancer pain; Oncology nurses; Pain assessment; Pain management; Nursing education  
  Abstract Undertakes research to explore how oncology nurses perceive cancer pain in patients. Presents the findings of semi-structured interviews with a sample of 5 registered nurses working in a NZ oncology ward, who reported their responses to under-treatment of cancer pain. Highlights the need to explore cancer pain management with patients.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1500  
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Author Barton, J. openurl 
  Title (up) Pain knowledge and attitudes of nurses and midwives in a New Zealand context Type
  Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing; Pain management; Attitude of health personnel  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1140 Serial 1125  
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Author Smart, S. url  openurl
  Title (up) Post-operative pain management knowledge and attitude of paediatric nurses: A New Zealand regional view Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Pain management; Paediatric nursing; Hospitals; Pharmacology  
  Abstract This research explored the knowledge and attitudes towards paediatric post-operative pain, within the New Zealand context of small regional hospitals. It established how nurses working in these areas obtain and update their paediatric pain management knowledge, and what is it that influences their paediatric post-operative pain management practices. A questionnaire survey of registered nurses working in three small paediatric units (5 to 12 beds), in regional secondary service hospitals was undertaken. The survey had a 79% (n=33) response rate. Findings corroborate many findings in previously published literature including that nurses do well in questions related to assessment. However pharmacological knowledge continues to be lacking. Results also indicated that while nurses have a good understanding about who is the best person to rate pain, this wasn't carried through in the clinical scenarios provided. Education is clearly an important factor in improving the knowledge and attitudes needed in clinical practice. While this survey was somewhat limited, both in size and in that a clear correlation between the results and actual clinical practice could not be made, results are significant for the areas surveyed and for the development of pain education for nurses.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1194 Serial 1179  
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Author Gosnell, M. openurl 
  Title (up) Postoperative pain assessment: A retrospective review of nursing documentation Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Pain management; Nursing  
  Abstract An essential part of nursing practice for the nurse on the surgical floor is to relieve the discomfort of post operative pain for patients in their care. Post operative pain management encompasses a series of processes from assessing pain, providing relief, assessment of measures used to relieve pain through to documentation in the patient record. Yet literature, both internationally and from Australia and New Zealand, suggests that post operative pain continues to be poorly managed despite having the means to provide more than adequate relief. Events leading up to the commencement of this study indicated that locally, post operative pain assessment, including documentation in the patient record may be substandard. The objective of this study was to develop and test an audit tool; undertake a retrospective audit of nursing records, including nursing notes and the nursing care plan, in respect of what postoperative pain assessments nurses document in the patient record; evaluate data and make recommendations for practice. Methodology: A five part, 23 question Likert scale audit tool, designed specifically for this study was used to collect data over a period of two months. In total 40 patient records that met the inclusion criteria were audited.The results indicate that local practice reflects poor documentation standards found in other studies. The most complete recordings were those entered on specifically designed charts such as the Patient Controlled Analgesia and Epidural charts (N 28) but this did not carry over into the patient record. Despite that fact that the patient's self reports of pain is said to be the single most reliable indicator of pain, there was only four occasions when the patient's verbal response to pain was recorded. None of those responses were according to any type of pain rating scale. Evidence of evaluation following measures used to relieve pain was more likely to be recorded if pain was poorly controlled or when side effects such as nausea were experienced by the patient. The author concludes that overall the audit has highlighted many gaps in what is or is not recorded in the patient record in respect of post operative pain assessment and has highlighted the need to develop standards of practice that will improve post operative pain management practices.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 915  
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Author Spence, D.; Wood, E.E. openurl 
  Title (up) Registered nurse participation in performance appraisal interviews Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Journal of Professional Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages 55-59  
  Keywords Registered nurses; Management; Professional development; Attitude of health personnel  
  Abstract This article presents the findings of an interpretive study that explored and documented the meaning and impact of nurse participation in performance appraisal interviews. Data gleaned from nine New Zealand registered nurses employed by a single district health board provide evidence that nurses are often disappointed by the process of performance appraisal. Although they believe in the potential value of performance appraisal interviews, they seldom experience the feedback, direction, and encouragement necessary for an effective appraisal process. It is suggested that changes to the current professional development program and its accompanying performance appraisal will require skilled commitment on the part of nurses, managers, and the employing organisation to improve and develop the assessment and promotion of nursing practice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 840  
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Author McKenna, B. openurl 
  Title (up) Risk assessment of violence to others: Time for action Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 18 Issue 1 Pages 36-43  
  Keywords Mental health; Workplace violence; Risk management; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Psychiatric nursing  
  Abstract The author performs a literature search on the topics of risk assessment, dangerousness, aggression, and violence in order to determine an evidence-based approach to risk assessment of patient violence towards others. This is set in the context of possible expansion in the scope of practice of mental health nurses, and the prevalence of nurses being assaulted by patients. In the absence of reliable and valid nursing risk assessment measures, the approach suggested here focuses on the use of observation skills to detect behaviour antecedent to physical assault, and the ability to adapt evidence to specific clinical settings.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 621  
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Author Haufe, Birgit; Honey, Michelle url  doi
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  Title (up) Role of whanau in self-management for adults receiving haemodialysis in Aotearoa New Zealand: a qualitative study Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 15-24  
  Keywords Kidney disease; Chronic conditions; Haemodialysis; Self-management; Whanau  
  Abstract Explores the role of family/whanau on self-management of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Conducts semi-structured interviews with 7 haemodialysis patients, of which 5 were Maori, about their perspectives on whanau's role. Highlights 3 themes: whanau support, whanau importance and whanau hindrance.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1670  
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Author Perkins, Zoe url  openurl
  Title (up) The experiences of nurse managers navigating between two conceptual models of leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 95 p.  
  Keywords Leadership; Nurse managers; Professional Practice Model; Generic Management Model; Professional development  
  Abstract Confronts the inherent conflict for nurse managers (NM) in the dual nature of their leadership role, the Professional Practice Model (PPM) and the Generic Management Model (GMM). Examines the challenges for NMs in trying to balance the conflicting requirements of their roles. Surveys five NMs about their main challenges: role confusion, expectations, support, and professional development. Contributes to the ongoing evolution of the NM role.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1765  
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