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Author (up) Adams, Sue
Title Nurse practitioners in rural primary health care in New Zealand : an institutional ethnography Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 372 p.
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Rural primary health care; Rural health; Institutional ethnography; Surveys
Abstract Critically examines the work required to establish nurse practitioner (NP) services in rural primary health care in NZ, using the institutional ethnography approach to the inquiry. Explores the work and experiences that nurses undertook to become NPs delivering rural primary health care services. Considers how these were institutionally-shaped and coordinated. Conducts interviews with a total of 13 NPs and four NP candidates.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1810
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Author (up) Adams, Sue; Boyd, Michal; Carryer, Jenny; Bareham, Corinne; Tenbensel, Tim
Title A survey of the NP workforce in primary healthcare settings in New Zealand. Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 133 Issue 1523 Pages 29-40
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Surveys
Abstract Describes the demographics, distribution, clinical settings and employment arrangements of the NZ nurse practitioner (NP) workforce in primary healthcare settings, and organisational factors limiting their practice. Surveys 160 NPs and finds that general practice and aged residential care were the most common clinical settings.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1780
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Author (up) Adams, Sue; Carryer, Jenny; Wilkinson, Jillian Ann
Title Institutional ethnography : an emerging approach for health and nursing research Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue 1 Pages 18-26
Keywords Institutional ethnography; Ruling relations; Nurse practitioners; Health research; Sociological inquiry
Abstract Introduces institutional ethnography as an approach to sociological inquiry for health and nursing research in NZ. Provides an overview, introducing key concepts, and describing how institutional ethnography is used in research on the establishment of nurse practitioners and their services in rural primary health care.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1499
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Author (up) Adams, Sue; Oster, Sandy; Davis, Josephine
Title The training and education of nurse practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand: Time for nationwide refresh [editorial] Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 38 Issue 1 Pages 1-4
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Nursing education; Primary health care
Abstract Argues that the following measures must be taken to ensure the ongoing development and establishment of nurse practitioners (NP) across the health sector: review of NP competencies; support for NPs to undertake the nurse practitioner training programme

(NPTP); formation of nationally-consistent and funded NPTPs; mentoring novice NPs; and a national workforce plan for NPs.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1792
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Author (up) Alcorn, G.
Title The youth health specialty in New Zealand: Collaborative practice and future development Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website
Volume 34 Issue 3 Pages 162-167
Keywords Adolescents; Community health nursing; Primary health care; Nurse practitioners; School nursing
Abstract This paper details the workforce capacity of youth health nursing and medical staffing required for community-based and school-based youth health services. The author shows how youth health services seek to complement the care delivered by Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) and other allied health care services in the community. She outlines the development and operation at VIBE, a community-based youth health service in the Hutt Valley with school-based youth health services delivered at four low deciles secondary schools. She explains that developing workforce capacity for youth health services is a primary health care priority and an important means to address inequalities and to improve the health services of young people.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 518
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Author (up) Betts, J.A.
Title Establishing and evaluating a nurse practitioner leg ulcer clinic: The journey Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Community health nursing
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 684 Serial 670
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Author (up) Bryson, L.W.
Title Nurse-led heart failure services: A review of the literature Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing specialties; Management; Nurse practitioners; Cardiovascular diseases
Abstract This research paper reports on the findings of a literature review conducted to establish and analyse the international magnitude, context and effectiveness of nurse-led heart failure initiatives. The research revealed that the underlying philosophy in establishing nurse-led disease management programmes of care is that, by treating chronic heart failure as a continuum, it is possible to decrease exacerbations and improve patient outcomes. Regardless of the type of heart failure management programme, critical components of care include a collaborative supportive approach that educates and empowers the patient (including family/whanau) to recognise the early indicators of exacerbation, access expedient care, and to adhere to evidence based treatments. The author points to significant evidence to support the establishment of nurse-led heart failure programmes. The positive outcomes associated with this model of care delivery include decreased readmissions, reduction in mortality, and cost efficiencies. However, the organisational model of care, or programme components that are the most effective in optimising patient outcomes, need to be selected on the basis of local healthcare infrastructure, services and resources. The author suggests that New Zealand has a unique opportunity to encompass the recent emergence of the Nurse Practitioner role in facilitating, coordinating and monitoring of heart failure programmes across the continuum of care. The delivery of evidence-based, cost effective, heart failure programmes is a prerequisite to improving the delivery of optimal treatment and ensuring that heart failure patients have the opportunity to attain quality care outcomes.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 558
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Author (up) Carryer, J.B.; Boyd, M.
Title The myth of medical liability for nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 19 Issue 4-12 Pages 4-12
Keywords Interprofessional relations; Law and legislation; Nurse practitioners; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract This article explores the complex nature of liability in the case of standing orders and vicarious liability by employers, and also when nurses and doctors are in management roles. The authors address misconceptions about medico-legal responsibility for nursing practice with the advent of nurse prescribers and nurse practitioners. They refer to the submission made by the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) on the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003), and discuss practice liability and nurse-physician collaboration.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 624 Serial 610
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Author (up) Carryer, J.B.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Gardner, A.
Title The core role of the nurse practitioner: Practice, professionalism and clinical leadership Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Journal of Clinical Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 16 Issue 10 Pages 1818-1825
Keywords Professional competence; Nurse practitioners; Evaluation research; Cross-cultural comparison
Abstract This article draws on empirical evidence to illustrate the core role of nurse practitioners in Australia and New Zealand. A study jointly commissioned by both countries' Regulatory Boards developed information of the newly created nurse practitioner role, to develop shared competency and educational standards. This interpretive study used multiple data sources, including published and grey literature, policy documents, nurse practitioner programme curricula and interviews with 15 nurse practitioners from the two countries. The core role of the nurse practitioner was identified as having three components: dynamic practice, professional efficacy and clinical leadership. Nurse practitioner practice is dynamic and involves the application of high level clinical knowledge and skills in a wide range of contexts. The nurse practitioner demonstrates professional efficacy, enhanced by an extended range of autonomy that includes legislated privileges. The nurse practitioner is a clinical leader with a readiness and an obligation to advocate for their client base and their profession at the systems level of health care.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 932
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Author (up) Davies, M.
Title Lived experiences of nurses as they engage in practice at an advanced level within emergency departments in New Zealand Type
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Emergency nursing; Nurse practitioners; Advanced nursing practice
Abstract
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 682 Serial 668
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Author (up) Diers, D.
Title “Noses and eyes”: Nurse practitioners in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 1 (Mar) Pages 4-10
Keywords Cross-cultural comparison; Nurse practitioners; History of nursing
Abstract Principles for understanding and evolving nurse practitioner practice, politics and policy are distilled from 40 years of experience in the United States and Australia. The issues in all countries are remarkably similar. The author suggests that some historical and conceptual grounding may assist the continuing development of this expanded role for nursing in New Zealand.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 965
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Author (up) Gagan, M.J.; Boyd, M.; Wysocki, K.; and Williams, D.J.
Title The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice Type Journal Article
Year 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 (up) Gardner, A.; Hase, S.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B.
Title From competence to capability: A study of nurse practitioners in clinical practice Type Journal Article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of Clinical Nursing Abbreviated Journal Author copy available 12 months after publication from QUT ePrints
Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 250-258
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Advanced nursing practice; Evaluation
Abstract This research aimed to understand the level and scope of practice of the nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand further using a capability framework. The original study, from which the present paper was developed, sought to identify competency standards for the extended role of the nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand. In doing so the researchers became aware that while competencies described many of the characteristics of the nurse practitioner they did not manage to tell the whole story. In a search of the literature, the concept of capability appeared to provide a potentially useful construct to describe the attributes of the nurse practitioner that went beyond competence. A secondary analysis of data obtained from the interviews with 15 nurse practitioners working in Australia and New Zealand was undertaken. The analysis showed that capability and its dimensions is a useful model for describing the advanced level attributes of nurse practitioners. Thus, nurse practitioners described elements of their practice that involved: using their competences in novel and complex situations as well as the familiar; being creative and innovative; knowing how to learn; having a high level of self-efficacy; and working well in teams. This study suggests dimensions of capability need to be considered in the education and evaluation of nurse practitioners.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 945 Serial 929
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Author (up) Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B.; Gardner, A.
Title Competency and capability: Imperative for nurse practitioner education Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal The author-version of article, available online from Queensland University of Technology ePrints arc
Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 8-14
Keywords Nursing; Education; Nurse practitioners; Curriculum
Abstract The objective of this study was to conduct research to inform the development of standards for nurse practitioner education in Australia and New Zealand and to contribute to the international debate on nurse practitioner practice. The research was conducted in all states of Australia where the nurse practitioner is authorised, and in New Zealand. The research was informed by multiple data sources including nurse practitioner programme curricula documents from relevant universities in Australia and New Zealand, interviews with academic convenors of these programmes and interviews with nurse practitioners. Findings include support for masters level of education as preparation for the nurse practitioner. These programs need to have a strong clinical learning component and in-depth education for the sciences of specialty practice. Additionally an important aspect of education for the nurse practitioner is the centrality of student directed and flexible learning models. This approach is well supported by the literature on capability.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 882
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Author (up) Gubb, Alicia
Title Rural nurse practitioner role to improve outcomes for Thames-Coromandel community Type Book Whole
Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 115 p.
Keywords Nurse practitioners; Rural nursing; Transitional care; Thames Coromandel
Abstract Maintains that the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role has the potential to achieve more equitable outcomes for rural populations, particularly for older adults in their transition from hospital to the rural setting. Examines how NPs can reduce readmissions, from a thematic analysis of the literature using a realist synthesis approach, focusing on the Thames Coromandel rural community. Derives three themes from the analysis: self-efficacy, holistic care, and care grounded in nursing philosophy.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1750
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