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Author Yip, Jacqueline Chi Yan url  openurl
  Title Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords Dietary assessment; Practice nurses; Heart healthy eating; Nutrition counselling; Cardiovascular disease  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1568  
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Author Hollins, Joanne url  openurl
  Title Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 111 p.  
  Keywords Registered nurses; Adolescents; Mental health units  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1572  
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Author Harrington, Karen url  openurl
  Title Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 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 Hogan, Deborah url  openurl
  Title Transitioning difficulties of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 66 p.  
  Keywords Migrant nurses; Transition; Surveys  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1580  
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Author Lally, Elsa url  openurl
  Title Symbiotic relationships in patients' engagements with practice nurses Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 262 p.  
  Keywords Practice nurses; Patients; Symbiotic relationships; Primary health care; Surveys  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1699  
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Author Gagan, M.J.; Boyd, M.; Wysocki, K.; and Williams, D.J. url  doi
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  Title The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice Type Journal Article
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Abbreviated Journal JAANP  
  Volume 26 Issue 11 Pages 612-619  
  Keywords Nurse practitioners; Nursing history  
  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.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1845  
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Author Tewin, Maureen Heather url  openurl
  Title Exploring the impact of the lung cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role on patient care in a regional hospital in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 193 p.  
  Keywords Lung cancer; Clinical nurse specialist; Patient care; Standards of care; Hospitals  
  Abstract Distributes a questionnaire to 50 members of the multidisciplinary team within a regional lung cancer service to investigate the impact of an advanced nursing role within the team. Performs an audit of five months of clinical data relating to patients cared for by the lung cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist as judged against the MOH Standards of Service Provision for Lung Cancer Patients in New Zealand .  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1576  
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Author Beaver, Peter James url  openurl
  Title Contemporary patient safety and the challenges for New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 329 p.  
  Keywords Patient safety; Hospitals; Accidents; Risk; Surveys  
  Abstract Outlines the history, emergence, necessity, challenges, and strategies of the patient safety movement. Explores the challenges for staff working to reduce harm and implement safety improvement in NZ hospitals. Considers medical harm as a persistent and expensive threat to public health. Analyses health policy in the US, England and NZ using the theory of countervailing powers, and a shift from medical to managerial dominance. Reviews theories of accidents and risk, and the safety improvement literature. Provides staff perspectives from NZ by means of interviews with doctors, nurses and managers in two hospitals.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1578  
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Author Connolly, Megan J url  openurl
  Title Clinical leadership of Registered Nurses working in an Emergency Department Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 109 p.  
  Keywords Registered nurses; Clinical leadership; Empowerment; Emergency Departments; Surveys  
  Abstract Employs a non-experimental survey design to examine the psychological and structural empowerment, and clinical leadership of Registered Nurses (RNs) working in an adult emergency department (ED) in a large tertiary hospital in Auckland City. Includes qualitative questions relating to those factors that support or inhibit their clinical leadership at point of care.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1579  
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Author Price, Rowena; Gilmour, Jean; Kellett, Susan; Huntington, Annette url  openurl
  Title Settling in: Early career Registered Nurses Type Journal Article
  Year (up) 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages 31-41  
  Keywords Early career nurses; Workforce planning; Postgraduate education; Employment; Registered nurses; Retention  
  Abstract Describes the uptake of postgraduate education, the intent to travel and employment characteristics of NZ registered nurses in their fourth year of practice following registration. Aims to support retention strategies and expand extended career pathways by acknowledging the preferences and pathways selected by early career registered nurses. Analyses responses from 138 registered nurses using data from the longitudinal Graduate e-cohort Study for nurses graduating in the years 2008-2011. Reports summary statistics in percentages/counts along with tests of proportions using the Pearson's chi square test.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1519  
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Author Yarwood, Judy; Richardson, Anna; Watson, Paul url  openurl
  Title Public health nurses' endeavours with families using the 15-minute interview Type Journal Article
  Year (up) 2016 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages 20-30  
  Keywords 15-minute family interview; Public health nursing, Families, Ecomap, Genogram, Ecogram, Relational practice  
  Abstract Explores 16 public health nurses'(PHN) knowledge and use of the five components of the 15-minute interview: manners, therapeutic questions, therapeutic conversations, commendations, and the genogram and ecomap. Employs a qualitative, collaborative, educative study to conduct focus groups for gathering data in pre-and post-intervention phases with PHNs who used either a genogram or eco-map in practice over a three-month period during the intervention phase.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1522  
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Author Jones, Sharon Anne Sarah url  openurl
  Title Understanding The Experience And Perceptions Of Managers And Preceptors Involved In Competency Assessment And Performance Management Of Nursing Staff Identified As Practicing Unsafely: An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Sip/Pip Framework Type Book Chapter
  Year (up) 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 133 p.  
  Keywords Performance management; Competency; Preceptors; Insight; Feedback  
  Abstract Evaluates the SIP/PIP process to illuminate the views of the nurse managers and preceptors on the effectiveness of the SIP/PIP programme in ensuring competent practice and provides recommendations for improvement and strengthening of the framework. Uses a qualitative approach with data collected through individual semi-structured interviews with preceptors and nurse managers. Due to lack of participation in the quantitative arm a mixed-method study was not completed using an anonymous survey. Undertakes thematic data analysis utilising NVIVO 10 software. Draws four major themes from the qualitative data: (1) Feedback- insight loop, (2) Process clarity, (3) Relationships, commitment & reflective response to participation in the SIP/PIP process, (4) Barriers and enablers to the SIP/PIP process.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1554  
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Author Were, Katie Jane url  openurl
  Title Early Career Nurses: The relationship between Organisational Climate and Job Satisfaction and Burnout Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Graduate nurses; Organisational culture; Job satisfaction; Burn-out; District health boards; Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP); Nurse Entry to Speciality Practice (NESP)  
  Abstract Identifies early-career nurses' perceptions of their first two years of clinical practice, and how the organisational climate at a District Health Board (DHB) within NZ impacts on their success in clinical practice. Determines the relationship between three aspects of organisational climate -- nursing relationships, charge-nurse manager leadership, and staff organisation -- and early-career nurses' perceptions of job satisfaction and burnout. Receives 91 responses to a mixed-method survey. Identifies significant themes that emerged from thematic analysis: supervisor support, emotional labour, workload and staffing relations.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1556  
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Author Kerr, Christine url  openurl
  Title The key components of cancer nurse coordination: an integrative review Type Book Chapter
  Year (up) 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 115 p.  
  Keywords Cancer nurses; Nurse specialists; Nurse coordination  
  Abstract Backgrounds the creation of the Cancer Nurse Coordinator (CNC) role in NZ. Identifies common key components associated with care-coordination services for cancer patients provided by nurses, and compares these with the NZ Cancer Nurse Coordinator Initiative (CNCI), which was launched in 2013. Undertakes an integrative review of international literature to examine the topic, focusing on the care given to the patient, interactions with health professionals and the system surrounding the patient, and the characteristics surrounding the role of the nurse.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1557  
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Author Travers, Kylie A url  openurl
  Title In a perfect world Emergency Department Screening and Brief Interventions for heavy and hazardous use of substances : a feasibility study Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 148 p.  
  Keywords Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI); Emergency departments (ED); Drug abuse; Alcohol abuse; Substance abuse; Rehabilitation  
  Abstract Performs a feasibility study in which eight experienced ED nurses attempted to provide Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) to as many of their patients as possible over a one-month period, using the ASSIST-Lite screening tool. Audits the patients' charts to see how many received the SBI. Uncovers an inverse correlation between the number of patients presenting to the ED and the number of screenings undertaken by the nurses, who were given semi-structured interviews. Details three themes: the nurses attitudes towards SBI, their working conditions, and the ED environment.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1558  
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