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Author (up) Brinkman, A.; Wilson-Salt, R.; Walker, L. openurl 
  Title Education survey report: Implications for practice Type Report
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal http://www.nzno.org.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Professional development; Professional Competence; Nursing  
  Abstract Professional development is an ongoing requirement of nurses as a result of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act. The Act?s principal purpose is to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring health practitioners are fit and competent to practise. This survey was designed to explore the avenues nurses have taken, and would prefer to take, for their professional development. The questionnaire was sent to a random sample of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation's registered and enrolled nurse members. Nurses overwhelmingly favoured professional development in the workplace. More than half the respondents reported a conflict with other time commitments, while a number of respondents wrote of their desire for work-life balance. The cost of fees, ability to take time off work, and time and travelling distance were all hurdles to professional development. Nurses cited information technology, conflict resolution, managing challenging behaviour, and dealing with rostered & rotating shifts as aspects of their current work for which their nursing education (pre and post) had not adequately prepared them. Nurses also indicated that their pre-registration education in health systems and political processes was inadequate for their current work. As nurses aged, their interest in professional development increased, though many still preferred workplace options. The authors conclude that, in order for professional development opportunities to be accessible and relevant, resources and time must be made available. This is vital to achieve ongoing education of nurses and improved patient outcomes. Management support, combined with effective assessment of learning needs guiding professional development opportunities, are fundamental to ensuring nurse competence.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1329  
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Author (up) Burke, A.; Walker, L.; Clendon, J. openurl 
  Title Managing intergenerational nursing teams : evidence from the literature Type Journal Article
  Year 2015 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 24-27  
  Keywords Intergenerational; Multigenerational; Nursing Workforce; Ageing; Workplace Conflict  
  Abstract Examines current literature on the intergenerational nature of the nursing workplace, and presents strategies for creating work environments that acknowledge and cater for differences among nurses spanning four generations. Suggests recommendations to managers and policy-makers on how to utilise generational strengths and minimise intergenerational conflict.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1408  
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Author (up) Gifford, H.; Walker, L.; Clendon, J.; Wilson, D.; Boulton, A. openurl 
  Title Maori nurses and smoking; Conflicted identities and motivations for smoking cessation Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library  
  Volume 4 Issue 1 Pages 33-38  
  Keywords Maori nurses; Smoking cessation; smoking; Qualitative research  
  Abstract This research aims to design and test the feasibility of an intervention promoting smoking cessation, and reducing smoking relapse, among Māori nurses who smoke. It is being conducted in two phases. Phase one, a national web-based survey, conducted in December 2012, explored the views of Māori nurses (smokers, ex-smokers and non-smokers) regarding smoking. This paper reports on the analysis of qualitative responses from 410 nurses and nursing students identifying as Māori who completed an online survey. Five themes were identified: beliefs about smoking; ?for our tamariki?; personal stories of quitting; dissatisfaction with current approaches; and plans for future strategies. The findings confirm that nurses who smoke may experience feelings of conflict, and regard their behaviour as inconsistent with their role as nurses and health promoters. Nurses who smoke must be supported to become, and to stay, smokefree. Tailored Māori-specific cessation initiatives are needed.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1392  
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Author (up) Walker, L. openurl 
  Title ?Holding up?: The first biennial NZNO Employment Survey Type Report
  Year 2009 Publication Abbreviated Journal Available from http://www.nzno.org.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Nursing; New Zealand Nurses' Organisation; Workplace; Personnel staffing and scheduling; Industrial relations  
  Abstract In this report, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) releases the findings from its first-ever members' employment survey. The questionnaire, based on the United Kingdom?s Royal College of Nurse?s annual survey (which has been running for 21 years) covered core employment issues: employment agreements, hours, pay, job change, along with demographic details, as well as questions around plans for and perceptions of working life for over 800 NZNO members.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1331  
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