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| Author | Butler, A.M. | ||||
| Title | Nursing research in New Zealand – author index | Type | |||
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1977 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library, Wellington | |
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| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 419 | Serial | 419 | ||
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| Author | Litchfield, M. | ||||
| Title | Computers and the form of nursing to come | Type | Conference Article | ||
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1992 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Held by NZNO Library and author | |
| Volume | Proceedings of the Inaugural National Nursing Info | Issue | Pages | 81-90 | |
| Keywords | Nursing: Computers; Technology | ||||
| Abstract | A paper presented at the annual conference of Nursing Informatics New Zealand (subsequently incorporated into the collective organisation, Health Informatics NZ). | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1317 | ||
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| Author | Brownie, S.M. | ||||
| Title | Management perspectives of the second evel nurse | Type | |||
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1993 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | National Library, NZNO Library, | |
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| Abstract | This study presents information, obtained from health service managers, on the present use and possible future use of second level nurses within the region encompassing the Wanganui, Rangitikei, Manawatu, Tararua, Palmerston North City and Horowhenua districts. “ Second level nurses” are currently known as enrolled nurses and, in accordance with Section 53A of the 1983 Amendment to the Nurses Act, are required to work under the direction and supervision of registered nurses or medical practitioners. Enrolled nurses are usually allocated less responsibility for nursing assessment and judgement than registered nurses.Management perspectives, from seventy seven health workforce managers, were sought in relation to the future workforce need, the scope and boundaries of practice, and the alternatives for the future educational preparation of second level nurses. Seventy two percent of managers said that they thought enrolled nurses were essential to New Zealand's future nursing workforce. They predicted increased opportunities for enrolled nurses in care of the elderly and community care settings. Patterns in the current workforce utilization of enrolled nurses, however, did not support these views.In relation to the education of enrolled nurses, managers indicated that hospital-based training was the most preferred option. However, managers asserted that, in view of the current lack of employment opportunities no more enrolled nurses should be prepared at the present time.Although questions about education were focussed on the educational preparation of enrolled nurses, many of the respondent managers also expressed opinions about the educational preparation of comprehensive nurses. As a result, an evaluation of comprehensive nursing programmes is suggested.While the numbers of second level nurses being prepared and used is decreasing, there is a concomitant increase in the preparation and use of caregivers. This rapidly increasing group isfast becoming a “cheaper” second level workforce. The increase in the use of caregivers is seen to result from the pressure on healthcare employers to reduce spending within the current highly competitive, de-regulated economy. Managers asserted that enrolled nurses are not cost effective in comparison with either caregivers or registered nurses.The study concludes with thirteen recommendations which are made under the following four groups;1. Manawatu Polytechnic – provider of nursing education.2. Healthcare employers – users of nursing education.3. Enrolled nurses – participants in nursing education.4. Professional nursing bodies – guardians of nursing education | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 407 | Serial | 407 | ||
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| Author | Litchfield, M. | ||||
| Title | The language of nursing practice in hospitals | Type | Conference Article | ||
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1997 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | held by NZNO Library and author | |
| Volume | Proceedings of the National Nursing Informatics Co | Issue | Pages | ||
| Keywords | Hospitals; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Care plans | ||||
| Abstract | A paper presenting the findings of a small research project involving a group of self-selected senior nurses of Wellington Hospital to explore the nature of nursing practice in the care and management of hospitalised patients and to formalise the language that would acknowledge its significance in the current effort of hospitals to define patient care pathways. The nature of hospital nursing practice was described in themes of a generic process of nurse-patient care that articulates a distinct specialism of hospital nursing, whatever the hospital department in which nurses hold positions. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1322 | ||
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| Author | Idour, D.M.G. | ||||
| Title | Stepping beyond the known – the lived experience of returning registered nurse students: an interpretive descriptive study | Type | |||
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1998 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Massey University Library, NZNO Library, UMI Disse | |
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| Abstract | A Heideggerian Hermeneutical Analysis (HHA) approach was used for a study of returning registered nurse students (RRNS) from a nursing/health management context. In essence a descriptive interpretive study the intent has been to unveil the common meanings embedded in the lived experience of RRNS return to formal (advanced) studies. The phenomenon or issue of interest was pursued in the form of a question: What is meaningful and significant for participant RRNS in their everyday world on re-engaging in formal (advanced) nursing studies?Research from the RRNS viewpoint is scarce, so the focus of the study was to understand what RRNS themselves found to be the highlights of the experience. Participants included RRNS coming from a management background and, therefore, very much at the cutting edge of rapid and continuing change in health care provision. In addition to personal and professional reasons for returning to study, what the narratives disclosed was the compelling need experienced by the RRNS to increase understanding of changing requirements in the workplace. They looked for new possibilities to transform management of nursing/health services and for learning experiences favorable to that purpose. A key aspect of their concern related to the interactive nature of their lived experience as a RRNS with the entire context of their everyday world, that is, with the connections and relations between the study-work-homespace.Fourteen RRNS from an established university nursing programme participated in an expended non-structured interviews lasting 60 – 90 minutes. The interviews were held during 1993 in places selected by participants, some in the home but mostly in the work setting. With the consent of the participants interviews were audiotaped and then transcribed. The texts (transcriptions) were analysed hermeneutically using Heideggerian phenomenology, a particular tradition of philosophy whose concern is the meaning of Being. The concern is to make visible participants' experience of their 'world'. In this instance, it was the everyday 'world' of the participant RRNS and the lived meanings of what they experienced on return to formal (advanced) studies. Hence everyday lived experience is the focus of attention in Heiedeggerian phenomenology. In this research approach what is sought is understanding not explanation. It is a premise of phenemenology that, in general, an understanding of the meaning and significance of the lived experience can be required from the 'things' (the phenomena under study) themselves. Approaching a participant as an expert by virtue of directly experiencing the phenomenon, is basic to phenomenology. Hermeneutic analysis of the texts of the participant RRNS affirmed the authenticity of those assumptions.The study revealed several common or major themes, two relational themes and one constitutive pattern were identified through the process of textual interpretation. The constitutive pattern expressing the full complexity of the relations and connections between the themes, was found to be present in all fourteen texts; the nature of a constitutive pattern being 'that it's always there'. The constitutive pattern 'Nursing is Dwelling in Thoughtful Concern as Context Calls Forth', emerged as the major finding of the study. This pattern witnesses to the pragmatism that is inherent in nursing and commonly found in nurses' responses to the challenges presented by continuing and rapid change. For the participant RRNS nursing had become a way of engaging their energies in the workplace as appropriate to a given place, time and culture. The two relational themes accent particular aspects of the constitutive pattern. 'Nursing' is a whole pile of things'; and 'Curriculum: Reflective Openness' reveal the inherent meanings of the constitutive pattern. Firstly, that nursing is diverse in practice and has many dimensions; and,, secondly, that a curriculum befitting the diversity of nursing requires us to constantly challenge ad test the learning experiences we provide for RRNS.The fourteen participants traversed diverse pathways to acquire the understanding and skills required for altered health care structures. Adopting new relationships and 'leaping-ahead' (Heidegger, 1962), to be able to see the whole picture of what was being experienced in nursing/health care, reveals the RRNS becoming-as interpreters for both colleagues and clients. Leaping-ahead is reflective of thoughtful concern as the pattern of responding to presenting need. This way of living a life transforms work. The participant RRNS disclose that, dwelling in such a way in nursing/health work opens up a future of possibilities which brings all the presenting needs into focus. Sharing the story of their lifeworld as RRNS, the participants have exemplified the ' reflective openness' Senge(1990) advocates, as being a pre-requisite for 'learning organisations'. Contemporary oganisations require us to challenge our own thinking as well as being free to speak our minds ('participant openness'). Since, however much we value our daily life practices and understandings, they need to be 'always subject to test and improvement'. In effect, what the participants have bestowed on us is that, within the framework of a curriculum for RRNS and the content learning of a given course, we must generate a process of learning amenable to both individual and group requirements | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 208 | Serial | 208 | ||
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| Author | Trim, S.P. | ||||
| Title | Report on the pilot NZNO practice nurse accreditation programme March 1995 – April 1998 | Type | |||
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1998 | Publication | Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 26 |
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| Abstract | The New Zealand Nurses organsation agreed to become the accrediting body for nurses in NZ in 1994 and Susanne Trim, NZNO Professional Nursing Adviser, worked with the National Practice Nurse Section to develop and pilot a model for accreditation.A consultative process was used to develop a framework and process during 1995 and this was unanimously endorsed in the April 1996 National Practice Nurse Section AGM.Implementation occurred from May 1996 to March 1998 with a comprehensive evaluation of the model collection of data from practice nurse applicants, non-applicants, the Practice Nurse Accreditation Board, National PN Sections and the project co-ordinator.The number of applications received exceeded expectations 212 (14% NZNO practice nurse members). There was a high level of satisfaction expressed by applicants.A number of content issues were identified during the pilot as needing review, clarification and amendment. These were of a minor nature rather than recommended changes to the structure itself.The accreditation Board processes were modified part way through the implementation to improve efficiencies and were found to be satisfactory. The training model and timing were appropriate.Administrative support and central co-ordination through designated NZNO staff member proved to be time consuming but vital.Practice Nurses embraced accreditation however as a group they have some minor unique characteristics. This should caution NZNO to proceed gradually with accreditation of other Section Nurses and monitor progress closely | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 340 | Serial | 340 | ||
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| Author | Clinical Training Agency, | ||||
| Title | National review of clinical training agency funded advanced mental health nursing programme | Type | |||
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1998 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | CTA – HFA – NZNO Library | |
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| Abstract | In 1997, Advanced Mental Health Nursing Programmes were funded nationally by the Clinical Training Agency using the funds made available subsequent to the 1996 Mason Report. The training leads to an award of either a post graduate certificate or diploma awarded by a tertiary education provider.A review was conducted with the aim to monitor the impact on service provision of advanced mental health nurse practitioner training. This was done by obtaining feedback through using an agreed standard questionnaire from course participants and mental health service providers.In seeking to learn more about the impact of these programmes, the CTA identified the following key issues:- what effect the courses may have had on mental health workforce make-up, skills and retention.- perceptions of programme delivery and content.- the impact on service delivery.Overall findings are shared which highlight that the course was seen as well organised and participants and service providers would recommend it to their colleagues. The greatest effect of the course appeared to be in developing more understanding of clinical supervision. Participating in the course had also led to positive changes in relationships with the clients and colleagues for more than three quarters of the group.The provision of an Advanced Mental Health Nursing Programme in 1997 has had many positive effects. The funding strategy and delivery models that have evolved may provide a useful template for other nursing specialty areas | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 355 | Serial | 355 | ||
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| Author | Irvine, HJ | ||||
| Title | Professional supervision for nurses and midwives | Type | Report | ||
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1998 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 53 pp | ||
| Keywords | Professional Supervision; Clinical supervision | ||||
| Abstract | Report to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust on Professional Supervision for registered Nurses and Midwives, May 1998. Objective of Project: To explore the extent of the development of a model of clinical supervision for nurses in the United Kingdom. Some of the key points that emerged: - Clinical supervision is a strong and accepted part of nursing culture in Britain. While not mandatory and not available to, or accepted by, all nurses, it is nevertheless generally known about and discussed at main nursing forums - The strong support and directives coming from nursing leadership is a major factor in the adoption of clinical supervision as a developmental, support and quality control - The increasing availability of resource material, courses, and in particular the investment made by the Department of Health and the Scottish Home and Health Office in funding a 23 site evaluation project has stimulated implementation of clinical supervision |
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| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1343 | ||
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| Author | Roberts, F. | ||||
| Title | The people the programme & the place: Nurses' perceptions of the Lakeland Health Professional Development Programme | Type | |||
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1999 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library, Victoria University of Wellington Library | |
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| Keywords | Careers in nursing; Professional development; Registered nurses | ||||
| Abstract | This thesis concerns the Professional Development Programme at Lakeland Health. In New Zealand, such programmes were introduced as a mechanism to openly recognise the clinical expertise of nurses. Clinical Career Pathways were introduced to nursing in North America in the 1970's at a time of nursing shortage. Prior to their inception, nurses wishing to develop their careers had to move to administration, management or education. The programmes recognised and rewarded expertise in practice. A qualitative, descriptive approach (using focus groups) was used with Registered Nurses to gather their perceptions of what helps nurses enroll in the Professional Development Programme. The ideas and insights of nine Registered Nurses were clustered around three main categories: The People (fear; being struck; motivation; feedback; peer support; ways of learning); the Programme (relevance; flexibility; Bachelor's Degrees; implementation; supporting information; fairness); the Place (time; regular and accessible; support from nurse leaders; management). These perceptions are discussed in more detail in the context of nursing at Lakeland Health and of Clinical Career Pathways in New Zealand. The findings are helpful for the evaluation and future development of the Professional Development at Lakeland Health. The research contributes to our understanding of what helps nurses enroll in a Clinical Career Pathway, and emphasises the importance of the People, the Programme and the Place. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 1150 | Serial | 1135 | ||
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| Author | Rickard,D | ||||
| Title | Parents as experts: Partnership in the care of chronically ill children | Type | Report | ||
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1999 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Held by NZNO Library | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 65 pp | ||
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| Abstract | Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children. This report discusses the partnership between parents and nurses and its relationship to delivering optimal care to the child. The author has a background in paediatric nursing in a hospital environment. |
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| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1354 | ||
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| Author | Richardson, F.I. | ||||
| Title | What is it like to teach cultural safety in a New Zealand nursing education programme? | Type | |||
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2000 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Massey University Library; NZNO Library | |
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| Keywords | Cultural safety; Nursing; Education; Transcultural nursing; Maori | ||||
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| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 872 | ||
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| Author | Grant-Mackie, D. | ||||
| Title | A literature review of competence in relation to speciality nursing | Type | |||
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2000 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | University of Otago Library, NZNO Library | |
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| Keywords | Paediatric nursing; Nursing specialties; Professional competence; Nursing; Education | ||||
| Abstract | The original aim of the study was to find out through a questionnaire what child health/paediatric nurses in New Zealand/Aotearoa saw as their needs for post-registration education. Nurses were completing courses in the United Kingdom and returning to New Zealand/Aotearoa and realising that their nursing capabilities had improved. They became senior nurses with education responsibilities and exhibited political leadership among their colleagues in the field of child health/paediatric nursing. They were becoming increasingly concerned at the lack of any clinical courses in the specialty of child health/paediatric nursing to promote an appropriate standard of practice. It was intended that a research project about post-registration child health/paediatric education would assist concerned nurses to develop a programme. The time needed for such a project did not fit with a limited research paper. It was decided to reduce the project to a review of the literature on competence in nursing, with some comment on the specialty of child health/paediatric nursing. In order for nurses to find what they need to learn and know, an understanding of competence in nursing practice is required. Competence is defined as the ability of the nurse to carry out specific work in a designated area at a predetermined standard. Issues around competence, defining a scope of practice, development and assessment of competence, and regulation of nursing, are part of the context in which accountability for the practice of nurses sits. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1123 | ||
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| Author | Jones, R.G. | ||||
| Title | Rongoa Maori and primary health care | Type | |||
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2000 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | Held by NZNO Library | |
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| Abstract | A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Health. Rongoa Maori, in its wider sense, refers to the traditional medical system of the indigenous people of New Zealand. The aims of this thesis were to identify the major issues involved in incorporating traditional healing in this context and to look at how this might be achieved. |
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| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ WA 300 JON | Serial | 1364 | ||
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| Author | Barton, J. | ||||
| Title | Pain knowledge and attitudes of nurses and midwives in a New Zealand context | Type | |||
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2001 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library | |
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| Keywords | Nursing; Pain management; Attitude of health personnel | ||||
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| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 1140 | Serial | 1125 | ||
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| Author | Boyd, L. | ||||
| Title | “It could have just as easily been me”: Nurses working in mental health services who have experienced mental illness | Type | |||
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2001 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | NZNO Library | |
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| Keywords | Nursing; Mental health; Occupational health and safety | ||||
| Abstract | This research explores the issues and experiences of mental health nurses who experience or have experienced mental illness. This project was prompted by the author's concern for colleagues and friends in this situation. The research topic was approached using a mix of critical ethnography and action research principles. Five mental health nurses who all work for the same district health board were interviewed about their experiences of being mental health professionals with mental illness and the issues that arose from this. The themes that emerged from this research are: the reactions of nurse colleagues, the effects on participants' own mental health treatment, employer responses, professional experiences and issues and strategies for coping. Discussion and recommendations focus on the need for improvements to the responses that mental health nurses with experience of mental illness encounter in their workplace. Recommendations from this research encompass suggestions for both individual and organisational education, action and change. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1127 | ||
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