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Author (up) Donaldson, Andrea openurl 
  Title Forensic clinical nurses in emergency departments: an emerging need for New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 54-58  
  Keywords Forensic nursing; Emergency departments; Nursing skills; Nursing specialisation  
  Abstract Performs a systematic review of the literature undertaken to gather evidence to support the establishment of clinical forensic nurse specialist roles in NZ emergency departments. Examines research on the role, function and purpose of the clinical forensic nurse in caring for the most challenging patients while upholding ethical and legal principles  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1625  
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Author (up) Salt, L. openurl 
  Title Evaluating critical care outreach and the early warning score tool ? The ward nurse?s viewpoint Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library  
  Volume 4 Issue 1 Pages 17-24  
  Keywords Early warning scores; Critical care nursing; nursing skills  
  Abstract The aim of this research was to ascertain the opinions of ward nurses (registered and enrolled nurses) on a critical care outreach (CCO) service and the early warning score (EWS) tool and how CCO helps them care for ward patients whose condition is deteriorating. An 18-item Likert scale questionnaire was adapted to gain opinions on three aspects of the service: The usability of the EWS tool and the escalation protocol; the role and usefulness of the critical care outreach nurse (CCON); and education and sharing of critical care skills. The research was conducted in a 270-bed New Zealand hospital with a nurse-led outreach team. The survey was distributed to adult general wards. It found 45 percent of ward nurses found EWS useful in identifying patients whose condition was deteriorating, 58 percent found EWS easy to use and 82 percent found EWS helped them prioritise workloads. On the role and usefulness of the CCON, 41 percent of surveyed nurses found the post-ICU review helpful, 65 said CCONs were approachable, 71 percent found the CCON shift time of 3pm-11pm was useful, 69 percent said the CCON demonstrated sound clinical knowledge, and 54 percent rated CCONs teaching as sufficient for their needs. When CCO was present, nurses were able to formulate an effective management plan for potentially deteriorating patients and acquired critical care skills needed to manage such patients. The results are comparable with other research which sought nurse opinion of CCO. It indicates nurses believe CCO to be instrumental in increasing critical care skills to prevent deterioration in the clinical area.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1390  
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Author (up) Zambas, Shelaine Iris url  openurl
  Title The consequences of using advanced assessment skills in medical and surgical nursing: keeping patients safe Type Book Whole
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 150 p.  
  Keywords Nursing skills; Patient safety; Surgical nursing; Surveys  
  Abstract Examines the impact of advanced assessment skills on patients in medical and surgical wards through nurses' stories of using these skills. Highlights the use of auscultation, palpation and percussion by nurses for complex patient presentations within a wide range of clinical situations. Conducts 12 interviews with five nurses from paediatric and adult medical and surgical wards in a large urban hospital in NZ.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1581  
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