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Christensen, D.J.C. |
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Integrating the terminology and titles of nursing practice roles: Quality, particularity and levelling |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
1999 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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14 |
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1 |
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4-11 |
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Advanced nursing practice; Nursing specialties; Nursing models |
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The author reconsiders the meaning of expert, specialist and advanced practice. She proposes that they are distinctive and complementary aspects of every nursing role and suggests a set of attributes for each. Expertise is discussed in terms of the quality of performance, speciality in relation to particularity of performance, and advanced practice with regard to the level of performance. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 658 |
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644 |
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Tracy, C. |
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Title |
Comparison of catheter-securing devices |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2000 |
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Urologic Nursing |
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20 |
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1 |
Pages |
43-46 |
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Nursing specialties; Evaluation |
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This study evaluates methods of securing urethral urinary catheters, which are a major part of urologic nursing. Basic procedures such as these are poorly researched or reported in the literature. The question of how to secure a urinary catheter and with what device often relies on knowledge, availability of equipment, and on information supplied by manufacturers of commercial devices. This study finds that sometimes the cheaper option of adhesive tape and pin device can still be the best for patients. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 704 |
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690 |
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Author |
Heap, J. |
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Title |
Enuresis in children and young people: A public health nurse approach in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Journal of Child Health Care |
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8 |
Issue |
2 |
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92-101 |
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Public health; Nursing specialties; Children; Adolescents |
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This article discusses a child/adolescent-centred primary nocturnal enuresis program and service that is administered by a group of public health nurses in South Auckland. Enuresis is the involuntary passing of urine. Many children and adolescents who are nocturnal enuretics exhibit behaviours such as low self-esteem, withdrawal, less ambition and increased anxiety. These children are often low achievers within the school system and become a problem for their family and school. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 708 |
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694 |
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O'Brien, A.J.; Hughes, F.; Kidd, J.D. |
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Mental health nursing in New Zealand primary health care |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
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21 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
142-152 |
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Keywords |
Mental health; Primary health care; Nursing specialties; Community health nursing |
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This article describes the move in mental health from institutional care to community arrangements. It draws on international literature and New Zealand health policy, which gives increased emphasis to the role of the primary health care sector in responding to mental health issues. These issues include the need for health promotion, improved detection and treatment of mild to moderate mental illness, and provision of mental health care to some of those with severe mental illness who traditionally receive care in secondary services. These developments challenge specialist mental health nurses to develop new roles which extend their practice into primary health care. In some parts of New Zealand this process has been under way for some time in the form of shared care projects. However developments currently are ad hoc and leave room for considerable development of specialist mental health nursing roles, including roles for nurse practitioners in primary mental health care. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 730 |
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716 |
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Mears, A. |
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Title |
The role of the clinical nurse co-ordinator |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2003 |
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Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association |
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6 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
24-25 |
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Keywords |
Nursing; Nursing specialties; Older people |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 907 |
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891 |
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Payne, D.; Goedeke, S. |
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Title |
Holding together: Caring for clients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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60 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
645-653 |
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Keywords |
Nursing specialties; Sexual and reproductive health; Communication; Multidisciplinary care teams |
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This paper reports a study to investigate the roles and experiences of nurses caring for clients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Nurses are in a potentially unique position in the assisted reproductive technology environment as they maintain a more constant contact with the client. A qualitative approach was taken and a convenience sample of 15 nurses from New Zealand was interviewed in 2005. Data were analysed using interpretive description. The overarching theme identified was that of the potential role of the nurse to 'hold together' multiple components of the assisted reproductive technology process: holding together clients' emotional and physical experiences of assisted reproductive technologies; holding together the roles of different specialist team members; and holding together personal own emotions. It encompasses practices such as information-giving, interpreting, supporting and advocating. The researchers note that recognition of and support for the complexity of the role of ART nurses may positively contribute to clients' experiences. |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 985 |
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969 |
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Author |
Hunt, M. |
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Title |
Nurses can enhance the pre-operative assessment process |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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12 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
20-22 |
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Nursing specialties; Clinical assessment; Hospitals; Surgery |
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This reports on an initiative at Whakatane Hospital, where a Nurse-Led pre-assessment (NLPA) was delivered at an outpatients clinic. NLPA involves taking a comprehensive medical history, a nursing assessment, physical examination, airway assessment, ordering appropriate investigations and carefully documenting the process and results. More valuably, it provides an opportunity for the patient to participate in planning their care. The aim of this initative was to short circuit delays and congestion in existing pre-assessment clinics, streamline the pre-assessment process and reduce the number of patient visits to hospital. Reducing cancellations of surgery (often on the day of surgery) and “did not appear” (DNA) numbers were also objectives. After a small pilot, a six-month trial was funded by the Ministry of Health. Over the six-month trial, 373 patients attended NLPA; 178 patients required anaesthetist review before surgery, and 198 could proceed directly to surgery following NLPA. An anonymous postal survey was made of patients, who indicated satisfaction with the service. Other outcomes are discussed, and the trial was deemed successful. Follow up plans have been disrupted by restructuring at the hospital and the clinic has yet to be implemented. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1005 |
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989 |
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Author |
Koorey, R. |
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Documentation of the surgical count |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
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Dissector |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
4 |
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23-6,28,30 |
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Law and legislation; Patient safety; Surgery; Nursing specialties |
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The author examines the current practices around the surgical counts of sponges, sharps and instruments, which is an integral component of safe perioperative nursing practice. Current practice, legislative requirements are reviewed, and the guidelines from the Perioperative Nurses College of New Zealand are reproduced. Case studies of errors in counts are used to illustrate the legal standards of practice. |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1048 |
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1032 |
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Author |
Minchin, I. |
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Advanced nursing in the operating theatre: The New Zealand perspective |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
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Dissector |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
32 |
Issue |
2 |
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30-35 |
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Operating theatre; Nursing specialties |
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This article presents a literature review of current research on perioperative nursing. Research studies are summarised. Overall findings include that there is a lack of exposure to perioperative nursing in undergraduate level, that expert nurses in the operating theatre make a positive economic and social contribution to patient outcomes, and there are barriers to registered nurses expanding their role in operating theatres. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1072 |
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1057 |
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Author |
Kyle, W. |
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Title |
The influence of technology in nursing practice with elder care facilities |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
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Volume |
7 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
20-23 |
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Keywords |
Older people; Technology; Nursing specialties; Ethics; Training |
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This article firstly describes the application of technological care practices in elder care, and then looks at the attitudes of the elderly and their families towards this care. The value of the equipment in terms of quality of care is considered, and a discussion of the continuing education needs of nurses is presented. The ethical questions around the use of technology are examined, along with possible strategies to deal with such issues. |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1299 |
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1284 |
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Author |
Lindsay, N.M. |
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Title |
Family violence in New Zealand: A primary health care nursing perspective |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing Journal |
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Volume |
14 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
7-16 |
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Keywords |
Domestic violence; Primary health care; Nursing specialties |
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This article explores the implications of clinical decision making by primary health care nurses in relation to identifying family abuse, particularly partner abuse. The historical and sociological background to family violence in New Zealand, and government-led strategies are considered, along with issues for Maori and Pacific peoples. The concept of health literacy in relation to family violence is also briefly discussed. |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1309 |
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1293 |
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