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Gagan, M.J.; Boyd, M.; Wysocki, K.; and Williams, D.J. |
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The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice |
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2014 |
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
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JAANP |
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26 |
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11 |
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612-619 |
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Nurse practitioners; Nursing history |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1845 |
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Wilkinson, Jillian Ann |
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The New Zealand nurse practitioner polemic : a discourse analysis : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand |
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2007 |
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308 pp. |
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Nurse practitioners; Nursing history; Advanced nursing practice; Nursing identity; Discourse analysis; Nursing regulation; Surveys |
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Traces the development of the nurse practitioner role in NZ since its establishment in 2001, using a discourse analytical approach to examine those discourses that have defined the role. Employs both textual and discursive analysis of texts from published literature and from nine interviews with individuals influential in the evolution of the role. Examines political perspectives and disciplinary practices dating back to the Nurses Registration Act of 1901. Considers the implications of an autonomous nursing profession in both practice and regulation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1614 |
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Author |
Mackay, B. |
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Title |
General practitioners' perceptions of the nurse practitioner role: An exploratory study |
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2003 |
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New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Access is free to articles older than 6 months, and abstracts. |
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116 |
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1170 |
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Nurse practitioners; Physicians; Interprofessional relations; Primary health care |
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This study explores perceptions of general practitioners in the Northland District Health Board (NDHB) regarding the nurse practitioner role, identifying their knowledge of and perceived problems with that role, and their experience of nurses in advanced practice. A purposive sample of all 108 general practitioners in NDHB was undertaken, with a response rate of 46.3%. General practitioners favourably viewed nurse practitioner functions traditionally associated with nursing, such as health teaching, home visiting, obtaining health histories, and taking part in evaluation of care, but less favourably viewed those functions associated with medicine, such as prescribing, ordering laboratory tests, and physical assessment. While expecting few problems with patient acceptance, the general practitioners felt that funding and doctors' acceptance would be problematic. Most general practitioners indicated they had knowledge of the nurse practitioner role and had experienced working with a nurse in advanced practice, but some uncertainty and lack of knowledge about the nurse practitioner role was evident. The author recommends more education and discussion with Northland general practitioners to ensure they are fully informed about the nurse practitioner role and its potential positioning in primary healthcare, to reduce uncertainty, minimise role confusion and promote collaboration between general practitioners and nurse practitioners. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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557 |
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Hales, A.; Dignam, D. |
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Nurse prescribing lessons from the US |
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2002 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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8 |
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10 |
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12-15 |
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Nurse practitioners; Prescriptive authority; Cross-cultural comparison; Advanced nursing practice; Education |
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The researchers present a survey of a sample population of 32 advanced practice nurses (APN) in the US about their experiences of acquiring and implementing prescriptive authority. The issues relevant to nurse practitioners in New Zealand are discussed, around acquiring knowledge and education, relationships with other professionals, establishing the role, and retaining the nursing role. The intent and scope of APN prescribing in the US is also discussed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1007 |
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Officer, Tara N. |
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Nurse practitioners and pharmacist prescribers in primary health care: A realist evaluation of the New Zealand experience |
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2018 |
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301 p. |
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Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Advanced nursing practice; Pharmacist prescribers |
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Investigates how nurse practitioner and pharmacist prescriber roles are developing in NZ primary health care, and what is needed to better support the future development of these roles. Employs a qualitative research design involving semi-structured interviews of (1) policy, training, and advocacy stakeholders; (2) primary health-care nurse practitioners, pharmacist prescribers, and general practitioners; and (3) patients of advanced practitioners and carers of patients using such services. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1693 |
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Mackay, B. |
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An analysis of innovative roles in primary health care nursing |
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2004 |
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Northland Polytechnic Library |
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Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Maori; Policy; Careers in nursing |
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An analytical tool of Force Field Analysis was used to identify and describe forces influencing the development of innovative roles, including the nurse practitioner role, in primary health care nursing. At the commencement of the study an initial analysis of research, literature and policy identified forces driving or restraining the development of innovative roles. A mixed research method of surveys and focus group interviews with key stakeholders, namely nurses in innovative roles, general practitioners and nurse leaders, was then used to identify factors influencing development within the Northland District Health Board. Descriptive statistics and interpretative methods were used to analyse the data. A final analysis enabled a picture of forces influencing innovative role development to be presented. Driving forces reflected international trends and were strongly influenced by economics and a political imperative to reconfigure health care services towards a primary health focus. The Treaty of Waitangi was also a key influence. Driving forces had greatest impact on the development of new roles. Forces were identified as drives towards cost-effective evidence-based health care (effective services), equity for Maori, response to local needs and workforce reorganisation. The major forces restraining the development of innovative roles were reinforced by attitudes, customs and support systems. These forces were identified as poor professional identity and support, an outdated nursing image, inadequate education and training and slow transition from traditional practices and structures (tradition). These forces had a negative influence on support for innovative roles. Promotion of kaupapa Maori, involvement of the local community, local Maori and nursing in decision-making and promotion of a team culture have the potential to support further development of innovative roles. Political ideology and the Treaty of Waitangi will continue to be major influences directed through policy and the contracting and funding process. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1124 |
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Mustafa, Maher; Adams, Sue; Bareham, Corinne; Carryer, Jenny |
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Title |
Employing nurse practitioners in general practice: an exploratory survey of the perspectives of managers |
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2021 |
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Journal of Primary Health Care |
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13 |
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3 |
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274-282 |
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Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Models of care; Surveys |
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Explores the perspectives of practice managers on employing nurse practitioners (NP) in general practice. Uses an electronic survey to collect demographic and numerical data, which were analysed descriptively and analytically using SPSS (version 26). Written answers to open-ended questions were analysed qualitatively. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1779 |
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Adams, Sue; Boyd, Michal; Carryer, Jenny; Bareham, Corinne; Tenbensel, Tim |
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A survey of the NP workforce in primary healthcare settings in New Zealand. |
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Journal Article |
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2020 |
Publication |
New Zealand Medical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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133 |
Issue |
1523 |
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29-40 |
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Nurse practitioners; Primary health care; Surveys |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1780 |
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Gardner, A.; Hase, S.; Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B. |
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From competence to capability: A study of nurse practitioners in clinical practice |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Journal of Clinical Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Author copy available 12 months after publication from QUT ePrints |
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17 |
Issue |
2 |
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250-258 |
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Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Advanced nursing practice; Evaluation |
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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. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 945 |
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929 |
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McPherson, G.; Horsburgh, M.; Tracy, C. |
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A clinical audit of a nurse colposcopist: Colposcopy, cytology, histology correlation |
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2005 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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21 |
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3 |
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13-23 |
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Nurse practitioners; Professional competence; Diagnosis; Advanced nursing practice |
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A clinical audit was undertaken to assess the diagnostic skills of the nurse colposcopist measuring colposcopy: histology: cytology correlation. At National Women's Health the first New Zealand nurse colposcopist training programme was developed in 2000. A retrospective audit of the colposcopy clinical records was performed during the nurse's training programme between July 2000 and March 2002. An 82% (82/100) histology: cytology: colposcopy correlation was achieved by the nurse in the third phase of her training programme. The results are comparable with other reported studies involving medical and nurse colposcopists. Expertise in colposcopy examination can be incorporated into the broader role of a Nurse Practitioner working in the area of women's health. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 548 |
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534 |
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Maw, H. |
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The challenge of developing primary health care nurse practitioner roles in rural New Zealand |
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Book Chapter |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 201-214) |
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Ministry of Health publications page |
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Nurse practitioners; Rural health services; Interprofessional relations; Policy |
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The author traces the development of the nurse practitioner role in New Zealand, which was finally introduced in 2001. It traces the key events, from early debates on the issue, the influence of the Centre for Rural Health, and a series of government investigations into nursing which noted the untapped potential of the nursing workforce and the lack of ongoing clinical career pathways. Barriers to rural nurses becoming endorsed as primary health care nurse practitioners are examined, and some of the solutions to this issue are explored. Relationships between nurse practitioners and the local general practitioners, and community resistance are areas that need management. Education is seen as a key response to many of these issues. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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762 |
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Maw, H. |
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The challenge of developing primary health care nurse practitioner roles in rural New Zealand |
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2005 |
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Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Nurse practitioners; Rural health services; Primary health care |
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When the New Zealand Nursing Council introduced the nurse practitioner as a new level of nurse in 2001, the opportunity arose for the introduction of primary health care nurse practitioners into the rural practice arena in this country. This dissertation explores the influences on the development of rural nursing in the last decade in New Zealand including the role of the Centre for Rural Health in advancing rural nursing education, as well as the impact the shortage of health professionals in rural New Zealand has had on the development of the rural primary health care nurse practitioner concept. For pioneering primary health care nurse practitioner roles to be successfully implemented in rural communities in New Zealand, several challenges need to be faced; the creation of roles and employment opportunities, community acceptance of the role, medical and nursing acceptance of the role and the establishment of independent nurse prescribing within the constraints imposed by current legislation. The dissertation explores the current literature in an attempt to offer solutions to the identified challenges. With the creation of primary health care nurse practitioner roles and the establishment and acceptance of these roles in rural communities, a new mode of health service delivery in rural New Zealand will begin. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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576 |
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Author |
Gubb, Alicia |
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Rural nurse practitioner role to improve outcomes for Thames-Coromandel community |
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2020 |
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115 p. |
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Nurse practitioners; Rural nursing; Transitional care; Thames Coromandel |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1750 |
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Adams, Sue |
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Nurse practitioners in rural primary health care in New Zealand : an institutional ethnography |
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2017 |
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372 p. |
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Nurse practitioners; Rural primary health care; Rural health; Institutional ethnography; Surveys |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1810 |
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Poot, Betty; Nelson, Katherine; Zonneveld, Rebecca; Weatherall, Mark |
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Potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing by nurse practitioners in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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2020 |
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
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JAANP |
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32 |
Issue |
3 |
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220-228 |
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Nurse prescribing; Nurse practitioners; Potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM); Older people |
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Reports the prescribing of potentially-inappropriate medicines (PIM) to older adults (> 65 years). Undertakes a subset analysis of data from the Ministry of Health pharmaceutical collection for the years 2013-2015. Includes nurse practitioner (NP) registration number, medicines dispensed, patient age, gender and NZ Deprivation level. Uses the Beers 2015 criteria to identify PIM. Details the medicines most commonly inappropriately prescribed. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1768 |
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