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Spence, D. |
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Title |
Hermeneutic notions illuminate cross-cultural nursing experiences |
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Year |
2001 |
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Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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35 |
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4 |
Pages |
624-630 |
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Transcultural nursing; Nursing |
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The aim of this paper was to articulate selected hermeneutic notions for the purpose of extending current understanding of cross-cultural nursing practice, and build on the author's work in this area. The project asserted that the notions of prejudice, paradox and possibility portray a nursing view of this phenomenon. The emphasis in this paper, rather than being methodological, is on showing how specific hermeneutic notions contribute to deeper understanding of the nature of cross-cultural practice. It is argued that contact with, and the capacity to explore, the play of conflicting prejudices and possibilities enhances understanding of the complex and paradoxical nature of cross-cultural nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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705 |
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Horsburgh, M.; Lamdin, R.; Williamson, E. |
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Multiprofessional learning: The attitudes of medical, nursing and pharmacy students to shared learning |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Medical Education |
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35 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
876-883 |
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Nursing; Education; Students; Interprofessional relations |
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This study has sought to quantify the attitudes of first-year medical, nursing and pharmacy students' towards interprofessional learning, at course commencement. The Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) (University of Liverpool, Department of Health Care Education), was administered to first-year medical, nursing and pharmacy students at the University of Auckland. Differences between the three groups were analysed. The majority of students reported positive attitudes towards shared learning. The benefits of shared learning, including the acquisition of teamworking skills, were seen to be beneficial to patient care and likely to enhance professional working relationships. However professional groups differed: nursing and pharmacy students indicated more strongly that an outcome of learning together would be more effective teamworking. Medical students were the least sure of their professional role, and considered that they required the acquisition of more knowledge and skills than nursing or pharmacy students. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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719 |
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Hill, N. |
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Title |
A shared revelation: A comparative, triangulated study on improving quality of life in the terminally ill |
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2001 |
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Massey University Library |
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Quality of life; Terminal care; Nursing |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 793 |
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777 |
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Archer, L.K. |
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We talk what we do: An exploration of the value, role and function of storytelling in nursing from one nurse's practice perspective |
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2001 |
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Victoria University of Wellington Library |
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Nursing; Palliative care; Professional development |
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The role of storytelling in any society fulfils multiple functions such as maintaining culture, holding history, teaching genealogical lessons, imparting wisdom, entertaining, passing on knowledge. The author suggests that nursing, historically described as a craft with an oral tradition, could be seen to be quietly moving away from the practice of storytelling. Or has it? She asked this question and began to realise that her practice and relationships with colleagues had always been based on stories and storying. To explore this phenomenon, she began to describe her day to day practice in story form, and began to position stories she had previously written. In her work of oncology palliative care nursing within a community setting in New Zealand, the stories proved crucial to her role as an educator, and companion of patients and their families. In this paper she examines how she uses story for her benefit, the patients' benefit, but mainly for the benefit of nursing. She examines from her own perspective, some underlying themes that reinforce the need to continue this ancient tradition and explore the role, value and function of storytelling within nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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788 |
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Blackie, S.A.H. |
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Women, work, study and health: The experience of nurses engaged in paid work and further education |
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2001 |
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Massey University Library |
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Parents and caregivers; Nursing; Education |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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789 |
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Rydon, S.E. |
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Attitudes, skills and knowledge of mental health nurses: The perception of users of mental health services |
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2001 |
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Massey University Library |
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Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Attitude of health personnel |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 819 |
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803 |
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Clear, G.M.; Carryer, J.B. |
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Title |
Shadow dancing in the wings: Lesbian women talk about health care |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
17 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
27-39 |
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Keywords |
Sexuality; Patient satisfaction; Nursing research; Quality of health care; Feminist critique |
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A participatory approach, grounded in both critical social and feminist research, was used in this study of seven women who claim being lesbian as part of their identity. With the objective of providing information to enhance safe care provision for this marginalised group, the study explored factors which hindered or facilitated these women's sense of safety related to health care. The findings indicate that barriers to receiving health care exist for these women. As there is little local or international research on lesbians and healthcare, this work offers a starting place for future New Zealand nursing research involving lesbians. The authors encourage other nurses to explore previously ignored sections of our society in order to strive for safety for all those whom nursing serves. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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843 |
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Giddings, D.L.S.; Smith, M.C. |
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Title |
Stories of lesbian in/visibility in nursing |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Nursing Outlook |
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49 |
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1 |
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14-19 |
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Keywords |
Sexuality; Nursing; Identity; Work |
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A study of the life histories of five self-identified lesbian women in nursing is reported. A metastory of “In/Visibility” captured the essence of lesbians being the focus of intense scrutiny while at the same time feeling the pressure to keep their lifestyle and identity hidden from others. Seven story themes were elaborated: closeting of lesbianism in nursing, isolating and hiding from self and others, living a double-life, self-loathing and shame, experiencing discrimination from others, keeping safe, and threatening others who are closeted. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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844 |
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Richardson, S.; Allen, J. |
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Title |
Casualization of the nursing workforce: A New Zealand perspective on an international phenomenon |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
International Journal of Nursing Practice |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
2 |
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104-108 |
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Keywords |
Industrial relations; Organisational change; Nursing; Personnel staffing and scheduling |
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A discussion of the increased use of 'casual' nursing staff (those nurses employed on a casual or 'per diem' basis) is presented. Reference is made to related literature, together with consideration of the implications associated with this trend. This issue has international significance, with the increased use of casual staff being widely recognised. A New Zealand perspective is included, with the provision of nursing care at Christchurch Hospital presented to illustrate certain aspects of the discussion. The impact of changing health-care systems and increased emphasis on efficiency and accountability are identified. This change to workplace practice will inevitably affect nursing; possible future developments are considered. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 909 |
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893 |
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Author |
Brookes, K. |
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Title |
Moving stories from nurses in flight |
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Year |
2001 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Nursing specialties; Advanced nursing practice; Intensive care nursing; Feminist critique |
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This thesis contains a collection of stories gifted by four New Zealand Retrieval Team nurses who are experienced in the transport of patients. These nurses are commonly called flight nurses and they assist in the transport of patients via helicopter, fixed-wing aeroplane, large commercial aeroplanes and ambulances. While their practice is not exclusively in the helicopter there is an emphasis on this mode of transport in this thesis. Flight nursing is a scope of nursing practice where the use, and visibility, of nurses' stories is rare. The specific context of this research is positioned in one tertiary intensive care unit in New Zealand but it is anticipated that the stories from four flight nurses and the author's subsequent thoughts on them will resonate with flight nurses in other regions. The stories were collected using a storytelling methodology that has been informed by qualitative and feminist perspectives. The stories were either gathered and shaped using interview and transcription techniques with the storyteller and the researcher, or written by the storyteller. The thesis has been written as a narrative and chronicles the journey to the point of receiving the stories and the lines of inquiry in which they subsequently directed the author. The stories are central to this research and appear in their entirety. The reader is encouraged to create their own meaning from the stories. The stories themselves have several common threads, which are planning, communication, teamwork and the unexpected. The threads underpinning the stories are not unique to flight nursing practice and have been discussed in other scopes of practice. One area the author has chosen to explore in more depth is the impacts of technology, privacy, narrative pedagogy and disenfranchisement on the visibility of flight nurses' stories. The other area she has chosen for discussion is advanced and specialty nursing practice as it relates to flight nurses. As a result of this discussion she proposes her own view for advanced and specialty practice in flight nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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918 |
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Author |
Clendon, J.; White, G.E. |
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The feasibility of a nurse practitioner-led primary health care clinic in a school setting: A community needs analysis |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
171-178 |
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Primary health care; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Community health nursing; School nursing |
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The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of establishing a nurse practitioner-led, family focused, primary health care clinic within a New Zealand primary school environment as a means of addressing the health needs of children and families. A secondary aim was to ascertain whether public health nurses were the most appropriate nurses to lead such a clinic. Utilising a community needs analysis method, data were collected from demographic data, 17 key informant interviews and two focus group interviews. Analysis was exploratory and descriptive. Findings included the identification of a wide range of health issues. These included asthma management and control issues, the need to address poor parenting, and specific problems of the refugee and migrant population. Findings also demonstrated that participant understanding of the role of the public health nurse was less than anticipated and that community expectations were such that for a public health nurse to lead a primary health care clinic it would be likely that further skills would be required. Outcomes from investigating the practicalities of establishing a nurse practitioner-led clinic resulted in the preparation of a community-developed plan that would serve to address the health needs of children and families in the area the study was undertaken. Services that participants identified as being appropriate included health information, health education, health assessment and referral. The authors conclude that the establishment of a nurse practitioner-led, family focused, primary health care clinic in a primary school environment was feasible. While a public health nurse may fulfil the role of the nurse practitioner, it was established that preparation to an advanced level of practice would be required. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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952 |
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Author |
Johnstone, C. |
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Title |
Linking diet and respiratory distress |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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7 |
Issue |
5 |
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22-23 |
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Diet; Chronic diseases; District nursing |
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The author, a district nurse, describes the experiences of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring long-term oxygen therapy and characterised as a carbon dioxide retainer whose overall health was improved by a carbohydrate restricted diet. The literature on carbohydrate intake and respiratory disease is briefly reviewed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1011 |
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Author |
Wright, R. |
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Linking theory with practice |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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7 |
Issue |
2 |
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14-15 |
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Intensive care nursing; Nurse-family relations; Nursing models |
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This article describes the care of a brain-dead intensive care unit patient. The human caring theory of Jean Watson is used to interpret the interactions between family, patient and nurse in this case study. Watson's concepts of care are examined as they relate to each stage of caring for the patient and his family. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1012 |
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French, P. |
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Title |
Nursing registration: A time to celebrate? |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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7 |
Issue |
8 |
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17-19 |
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History of nursing; Interprofessional relations; Physicians; Nursing philosophy |
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This article examines the knowledge and power relationships between the medical profession and nurses during the first half of the twentieth century. It argues that the 1901 Nurses' Registration Act allowed doctors to exert control over the nursing profession and that the hierarchal structure of the profession contributes to the culture of control and surveillance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1029 |
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1013 |
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Author |
Wilson, M. |
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Organisational psychopaths and our health culture |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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7 |
Issue |
3 |
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27-29 |
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Nursing; Leadership; Organisational change |
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The author discusses recent research on organisational psychopaths, and suggests it offers an explanation for the state of the health system since managerialism was ushered in through health reforms. She identifies personality traits of organisational psychopaths and of aberrant self-promoters. The author gives her experience of changes to the structure of nursing at a North Island metropolitan public hospital over an 8-year period. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1030 |
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1014 |
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