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Lally, E. (2014). Symbiotic relationships in patients' engagements with practice nurses. Doctoral thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3281
Abstract: Records from patient perspectives the nature of the engagements patients have with practice nurses which influence patients' health and well-being. Posits this mutually-beneficial close association as a form of symbiosis. Surveys 15 patients from seven rural and urban general practices in NZ about aspects of the participants' relationships and engagements with nurses, analysing the results using Narrative Inquiry methodology.
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Hogan, D. (2014). Transitioning difficulties of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand. Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, . Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/7047
Abstract: Explores the experiences of overseas-trained nurses (OTNs)who have migrated to NZ within the last two years. Focuses on OTNs' lived experiences and the difficulties they may have experienced when making the transition to practice in the NZ health system. Employs an exploratory, qualitative descriptive methodology to elucidate themes.
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Yip, J. C. Y. (2014). Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Aims to determine how a brief dietary assessment tool should be designed for use by practice nurses in New Zealand with the intention of providing individualised nutrition advice to reduce individuals' risk of cardiovascular disease (heart healthy eating counselling). Recruits 11 practice nurses from the Auckland region for interview and analyses data from the 2008/2009 NZ adult nutrition survey. Uses an action research approach as the underlying strategy of inquiry for the study.
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Hollins, J. (2014). Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Conducts a qualitative study to explore Registered Nurses' (RN) attitudes towards caring for adolescents in adult mental health (MH) in-patient services. Uncovers the reasons adolescents access such services and considers the training and knowledge RNs have in relation to the assessment and management of adolescents with MH problems. Identifies areas that may be improved or developed.
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Harrington, K. (2014). Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder. Master's thesis, , .
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.
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Wotton, J. (2014). The exploration of proactive nursing practice and health services to address the needs of vulnerable children and their families. Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship Reports. Wellington, NZ: New Zealand Nurses' Organisation.
Abstract: Reports a five-week study tour of nurse-led child health practices in the US, Scandinavia and the UK to determine what effect such clinics have on child health, and how they differ from NZ practice. Visits nurse clinics in San Francisco, Denver and New York in the US, Copenhagen in Denmark, and Norfolk in England; visits collaborative practices in these locations as well as in London, England and in Stockholm, Sweden. Examines health promotion opportunities in these same places. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.
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Gagan, M. J., Boyd, M., Wysocki, K., & and Williams, D. J. (2014). The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice. JAANP, 26(11). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12166
Abstract: Provides an overview of the practices and outcomes of nurse practitioners (NP) across a variety of healthcare specialties since NPs were first registered in 2002. Uses the PEPPA model as a guide for the organisation of data, the discussion of findings, and recommendations for the future.
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