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Author Manning, E.
Title Work-role transition: From staff nurse to clinical nurse educator Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Keywords Nursing; Education; Teaching methods
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 732
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Author Johnstone, S.
Title Undergraduate nursing and death education Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz
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Keywords Terminal care; Nursing; Education
Abstract Death education encompasses many complex realities, for both the students and lecturers involved. This quantitative research explored the experiential and didactic preparation of nursing students through a content analysis, of one New Zealand, three year Bachelor of Nursing programme, in relation to death education. The Otago Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing programme incorporates compulsory and optional courses, with the courses taught as an integrated programme with a progressive, sequential approach. This approach builds on content, deepening understanding from year to year, as well as providing opportunities for experiential learning and broadening of understanding. The literature review discusses three dominant themes of undergraduate death education: education, death, and transition. The data collection tool incorporates eighteen key terms, ten teaching methods and ten assessment methods. The programme and individual course documents, which define course content, teaching and assessment were scanned and analysed. The findings initially showed limited evidence of death education in course documents, however deeper analysis of the documents showed further evidence over the three year programme. The existence of death education is implied rather than overt throughout many course documents, through the use of broad practice statements. Content analysis is one way of shedding light on programme content in relation to death education. Limitations of the content analysis approach mean measuring experiential and didactic learning is not fully achievable from documentation analysis only. Further development of Bachelor of Nursing death education is an ongoing challenge, with current programmes very full and possibly lacking the capacity to increase content. Bachelor of Nursing programmes are discussed, highlighting the need for student focused learning with emphasis on acquiring and processing information, rather than mastery of content.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 735
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Author Hennephof, R.
Title Preceptorship and mentoring Type Book Chapter
Year 2005 Publication J. McDrury (Ed.), Nursing matters: A reader for teaching and learning in the clinical setting (pp. 27-45) Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Preceptorship; Mentoring; Nursingp; Education
Abstract This paper reviews international and local nursing literature on preceptorship and mentoring. This includes an exploration of ways in which these two terms are defined, a discussion of the essential qualities needed to undertake such roles, and an examination of appropriate preparation and exploration of the ways in which registered nurses can be supported when engaged in providing these roles. At the end of the chapter, discussion questions are provided by Joc Parkes.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 765
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Author Manning, J.
Title Formative assessment: Using feedback to enhance learning Type Book Chapter
Year 2005 Publication J. McDrury (Ed.), Nursing matters: A reader for teaching and learning in the clinical setting (pp. 47-65) Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Evaluation; Teaching methods; Nursing; Education
Abstract This paper explores the literature surrounding the development, definition, process and value of formative feedback. In particular, this review considers how formative assessment can be used by a clinical educator in the practice setting. At the end of the chapter, discussion questions are provided by Rebecca Hennephof.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 766
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Author Bishop, J.
Title Motivation: An essential element of learning Type Book Chapter
Year 2005 Publication J. McDrury (Ed.), Nursing matters: A reader for teaching and learning in the clinical setting (pp. 83-100) Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Motivation; Nursing models; Nursing; Education
Abstract The author defines extrinsic and intrinsic motivators, describes motivational theories, and introduces Wlodkowski's Motivational Framework, which is specifically developed for adult learners. She goes on to explore the implementation of this model within a nursing education context. At the end of the chapter, discussion questions are provided by Janice McDrury.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 768
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Author Blackie, S.A.H.
Title Women, work, study and health: The experience of nurses engaged in paid work and further education Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Keywords Parents and caregivers; Nursing; Education
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 789
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Author Logan, C.M.
Title Anaesthetic nursing: Focusing perioperative practice on the patient Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Nursing specialties; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Nursing; Education
Abstract The purpose of this literature review is to generate a picture of what is known and what needs to be investigated further about anaesthetic nursing in the perioperative nursing role in New Zealand, and to examine this in relation to international trends. Nurse anaesthetists in the United States are described in American nursing literature, and recognised as one of the four advanced nurse practitioner roles. In New Zealand, recent efforts to provide appropriate post-graduate education for the perioperative nurse have been challenged by other inter-professional interests, thus restricting the development of an expanded role. The author notes that this has caused concern for New Zealand's perioperative nurses who consider anaesthetic nursing is an integral part of perioperative practice. Anaesthetic nursing forms a substantial component of the basic competencies required of a registered nurse working in the operating theatres. Orientation programmes and ongoing education at all levels of professional development incorporate anaesthetic nursing competencies to provide continuity of patient care and support perioperative practice. Care of the patient undergoing anaesthesia is an area where nurses demonstrate their advanced assessment skills and clinical judgement and is included in perioperative specialist or nurse practitioner job descriptions. The Perioperative Nurses Association in New Zealand is concerned to develop postgraduate education in their area of speciality to support their application for 'College' status within the New Zealand Nurses Organisation. For this to happen in a cogent fashion, information and knowledge generated from research, are required to clarify perioperative nursing's current position and determine how practice can be shaped to best care for patients undergoing surgical interventions. Evidence from research supports nurses in the anaesthetic role by demonstrating that the preoperative visits and assessments they undertake can reduce patients' anxieties, decrease the need for pain relief and shorten hospital stays. This review includes literature sources that explore disparities between the development of New Zealand anaesthetic nursing and international models. The author suggests that information and understanding gained from conducting this review will allow future developments in anaesthetic nursing practice to be informed by previous initiatives and projects and identifies areas for further research.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 790
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Author Lewis-Clarke, G.M.E.
Title Whanau and whanaungatanga issues affecting Maori achievement in tertiary nursing education Type Report
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Maori; Nursing; Education; Students; Cultural safety
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 804
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Author Feather, A.
Title What is so hard about a drug calculation? An exploration into my experience of teaching the competency of drug dosage calculation to the undergraduate nursing student Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz
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Keywords Drug administration; Nursing; Education; Students
Abstract This dissertation was written to promote the author's understanding of the development of drug calculation competency in the undergraduate student nurse. It explores and critiques the literature surrounding the topic and examines the differing teaching methods that are currently used to promote this competency. Findings from the literature were compared to her experience of teaching drug dosage calculation competency to second year undergraduate nursing degree students. This dissertation suggests that drug dosage calculation may be an ongoing problem for nursing students not only during their course of study but also post registration. It appears that age and educational background may be factors in determining whether or not the student will truly master the concept. Although highly debated, it does appear that the use of a calculator assisted the nursing students within the author's class with their arithmetic operation. However, problems associated with conceptual understanding remain notable. The recommendations from this dissertation include the use of varied methods of instruction, integration of both the theory and practical components and the possible use of the dimensional analysis method in the teaching of drug dosage calculation. The author suggests that further research is required both locally within the School of Nursing where she is employed and nationally to fully examine the extent of this issue. Research which is not only focused on the student's calculation ability and its progression over the course of their study but which also allows the School to collate data on age, educational background, culture and learning style would allow lecturers to gain greater insight into student competency, progress and learning needs. She goes on to say that the continued ongoing exploration of her own practice utilising action research is also required as this would assist her in meeting the needs of students and lead to an overall improvement in her practice.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 805
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Author Watson, S.L.
Title Attitudinal shifting: A grounded theory of health promotion in coronary care Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal AUT University Library
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Keywords Health promotion; Policy; Professional development; Cardiovascular diseases; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Education
Abstract Current New Zealand health policy encourages collaborative health promotion in all sectors of health service delivery. The integrated approach to the acute management of coronary heart disease in a coronary care unit, combining medical therapy and lifestyle change, supports clinical health promotion. The aim of this study was to use the grounded theory approach to discover the main concerns of nurses' promoting health in an acute coronary care setting and to explain the processes that nurses used to integrate health promotional activities into their practice. Seventeen registered nurses from three coronary care units within a large metropolitan city in New Zealand were interviewed. Data were constantly compared and analysed using Glaser's emergent approach to grounded theory.The main concern for nurses promoting health within coronary care was ritualistic practice. In this study, ritualistic practice concerns the medically-based protocols, routines, language and technology that drives nursing practice in coronary care. This concern was resolved via the socio-cultural process of attitudinal shifting that occurs over time involving three stages. The three conceptual categories, environmental pressures, practice reality and responsive action are the main components of the theory of attitudinal shifting. In environmental pressures, nurses experience a tension between specialist medically-dominated nursing practice and the generalist nursing role of promoting health. In practice reality, nurses become aware that the individual needs of patients are not being met. This causes role conflict until the nurse observes colleagues who role model possibilities for practice, working with patients to promote health. Responsive action sees the nurse engaging in self-development, also focusing on the nurse-patient relationship, thereby enabling active patient involvement in individual health-promoting decisions. The author suggests that the findings from this research have implications for nursing practice and education. With the increasing specialisation in nursing practice, these findings may be of interest to nurses working in delegated medical roles where the reality of everyday practice precludes nurses from undertaking their essential nursing role. Health care facilities also need to ensure that there are opportunities for the personal and professional development of nursing staff. The place of health promotion within nursing undergraduate curricula needs to be examined, as many nurses found that they were ill prepared for undertaking health promotional activities.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 807
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Author Seccombe, J.
Title Nursing students and people with disabilities: Changing curriculum, changing attitudes? Type
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
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Keywords Nursing; Education; Students; People with disabilities
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 832
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Author Seccombe, J.
Title Attitudes towards disability in an undergraduate nursing curriculum: The effects of a curriculum change Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords People with disabilities; Nursing; Education; Students
Abstract Through improved technology and treatment and ongoing de-institutionalisation, nurses will encounter growing numbers of people with disabilities in the New Zealand community and hospitals. Quality of nursing care is influenced by attitude and this study was to evaluate the effect of a curriculum change on the attitudes of two different streams of student nurses towards people with disabilities. During the year 2002 a focused disability unit was introduced to the revised undergraduate nursing curriculum of a major educational institution in New Zealand. The opportunity arose to consider student nurses' attitudes toward disabled people, comparing two streams of students undertaking two different curricula. A convenience sample of students completed Yuker, Block and Younng's (1970) Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons scale (ATDP) form B prior to and on completion of their relevant disability unit. No statistically significant difference in scores was demonstrated. A number of possible reasons for this are suggested.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 833
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Author Seccombe, J.
Title Attitudes towards disability in an undergraduate nursing curriculum: A literature review Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Nurse Education Today Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Nursing; Education; Students; People with disabilities
Abstract In the process of introducing a new disability unit into an undergraduate nursing curriculum in a New Zealand educational setting, the opportunity arose to conduct a small study comparing the attitudes of students nurses to people with disabilities. This paper discusses the literature review, which formed the basis for the study. A range of perspectives and research was identified that explored societal and nurses' attitudes, disability studies in undergraduate nursing curricula, the impact of nurses' attitudes on patient care, and interventions for changing those attitudes. Effective nursing care can be severely compromised through negative attitudes, and concerns are expressed at the lack of attention given to this issue in nursing curricula generally. The literature showed that combining educational approaches with opportunities for student nurses to interact with disabled people provides the most effective means for student nurses to develop positive attitudes towards disabled people. The goal for nurse educators is to ensure the inclusion of disability studies as a core component in undergraduate nursing education.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 834
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Author Shelah, G.E.
Title Enabling pedagogy: An enquiry into New Zealand students' experience of bioscience in pre-registration nursing education Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
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Keywords Teaching methods; Nursing; Education
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 856
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Author McKinney, C.; Cassels-Brown, K.; Marston, A.; Spence, D.
Title Linking cultural safety to practice: Issues for student nurses and their teachers Type Journal Article
Year 2005 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Students; Cultural safety; Teaching methods; Nursing; Education
Abstract Student nurses rely on their teachers, both academic and clinical, to assist them to develop their capacity to practice safely. Yet, in relation to cultural safety, relatively little has been written to assist the integration of theoretical knowledge to the world of practice. This article presents the findings of a small project undertaken by lecturers whose experiences supporting students' learning during clinical placements in Auckland stimulated interest in the students' attempts to use their classroom learning to begin their journey towards culturally safe nursing practice. A qualitative descriptive approach was used to explore the experience of nursing clients from cultures other than one's own and to describe culturally safe practice from the perspective of third year students.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 862
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