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Author Lim, Anecita; Honey, Michelle; North, Nicola; Shaw, John
Title Learning to become a nurse prescriber in New Zealand using a constructivist approach: a narrative case study Type Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue 3 Pages 27-36
Keywords Nurse prescribing; Constructivism; Narrative case study; Narrative inquiry; Prescribing education
Abstract Aims to understand the experiences of postgraduate nurses learning to become nurse practitioner prescribers when undertaking courses that employed a constructivist pedagogical approach. Uses narrative inquiry to explore the perceptions, views and experiences of 10 prospective nurse prescribers, and thematic analysis to identify two main themes of their experiences.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1512
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Author Lim, Anecita Gigi; North, Nicola; Shaw, John
Title Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 18-27
Keywords Nurse prescribing; Authorised prescribing; Nurse practitioner; Patient safety; Prescribing education
Abstract Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1493
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Author Lim, Gigi; Roberts, Kenzie; Marshall, Dianne; Honey, Michelle
Title Factors that influence registered nurse prescribers' antibiotic prescribing practices Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 36 Issue 1 Pages 42-50
Keywords Registered nurses; Nurse prescribing; Antibiotics; Antimicrobial resistance
Abstract Investigates the attitudes of RN prescribers towards prescribing antibiotics, in the context of increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Focuses on six nurse prescribers in primary health and specialty teams, who are permitted to prescribe antibiotics, asking about their clinical assessments of patients and safety considerations of prescribed antibiotics.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1675
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Author McElroy, Jennifer
Title Maternity outcomes and access following regulatory changes for Isotretinoin prescribing in New Zealand Type Book Whole
Year Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2017 Issue Pages 108 p.
Keywords Isotretinoin; Primary health care providers; Nurse practitioners; Nurse prescribing; Special Authority; Decision Support Tools; Funded Access
Abstract Analyses retrospective prescription data for the years 2007-2015 to determine how access to isotretinoin altered before and after funded access was extended from dermatologists to include GPs and nurse practitioners who obtained a Special Authority. Assesses maternity outcomes for females dispensed the drug with regard to pregnancy terminations and isotretinoin-exposed live births. Examines outcomes based on type of prescriber and use or otherwise of the Best Practice Advocacy Centre (BPAC) electronic isotretinoin decision-support tool.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1586
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Author McGinty, Melinda; Poot, Betty; Clarke, Jane
Title Registered nurse prescribing: A descriptive survey of prescribing practices in a single district health board in Aotearoa New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 36 Issue 3 Pages 61-72
Keywords Nurse prescribing; District health boards (DHB); Registered nurses (RN); Prescription medicines
Abstract Surveys 11 RN prescribers working in cardiology, respiratory health, diabetes and primary care working in one DHB, about the medicines they prescribe for their areas of practice. Reveals the importance of regular updates to the list of medications available for RN prescribers.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1683
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Author Poot, Betty; Nelson, Katherine; Zonneveld, Rebecca; Weatherall, Mark
Title Potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing by nurse practitioners in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Abbreviated Journal JAANP
Volume 32 Issue 3 Pages 220-228
Keywords Nurse prescribing; Nurse practitioners; Potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM); Older people
Abstract 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.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1768
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