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Author Christensen, D.J.C.
Title Integrating the terminology and titles of nursing practice roles: Quality, particularity and levelling Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 4-11
Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Nursing specialties; Nursing models
Abstract 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.
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 658 Serial 644
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Author Tracy, C.
Title Comparison of catheter-securing devices Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Urologic Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 43-46
Keywords Nursing specialties; Evaluation
Abstract 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.
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 704 Serial 690
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Author Heap, J.
Title Enuresis in children and young people: A public health nurse approach in New Zealand Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Journal of Child Health Care Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 2 Pages 92-101
Keywords Public health; Nursing specialties; Children; Adolescents
Abstract 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.
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 708 Serial 694
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Author O'Brien, A.J.; Hughes, F.; Kidd, J.D.
Title Mental health nursing in New Zealand primary health care Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal
Volume 21 Issue 1 Pages 142-152
Keywords Mental health; Primary health care; Nursing specialties; Community health nursing
Abstract 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.
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 730 Serial 716
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Author Dal Din, A.
Title Accepting the challenge: Registered nurses' experiences of undertaking the statutory role of Responsible Clinician in New Zealand Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Mental health; Registered nurses; Nursing specialties; Scope of practice
Abstract This aim of this thesis was to explore and describe registered nurses' experiences of undertaking the statutory role of Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. The role of Responsible Clinician has been available to nurses since 1992 yet to date there has been little research into nurses' experiences of undertaking this role. An exploratory descriptive approach was therefore used in this study. A convenience sample of four nurses who had been undertaking the role of Responsible Clinician was recruited. Their experiences were elicited through in-depth interviews. Analysis of the interview material revealed the themes of legitimacy, relationships, expanding practice, responsibility and accountability, approaches to care, nurses' responsiveness to the role and support of the role. The author points to this research being important to nurses who are working in the psychiatric mental health area so that they can understand the role more fully. In this way, more nurses may choose to undertake the role of Responsible Clinician.
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 745 Serial 731
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Author Sutton, D.M.
Title An analysis of the application of Christensen's Nursing Partnership Model in vascular nursing: A case study approach Type
Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing specialties; Nursing models; Cardiovascular diseases
Abstract
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 822 Serial 806
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Author Stuart, J.
Title How can nurses address generalist/specialist/nursing requirements of the urban/rural population of Southland Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing specialties; Policy; Technology; Scope of practice; Community health nursing
Abstract This study, which is undertaken in the Southland area, explores the effect of the increasing specialisation of nursing services in what is a rural/urban environment. It is indicated in the literature that systemic changes in health, such as the health reforms, and the increase in the use of technology have meant that nurses are required to function in disease oriented roles rather than according to their more traditional generalist roots. A significant event, which also affected nursing scope of practice, was the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary education institutions environment from the hospitals in the mid 1970s. The traditional nursing hierarchy and its nurse leadership role disappeared and the adoption of specialist nurse titles increased, and identified with a disease or disorder, for example 'diabetes' nurse. The increase in specialist categories for patients contributed to the nurse shortage by reducing the available numbers of nurses in the generalist nursing pool. The nurses in this rural/urban environment require generalist nurse skills to deliver their nursing services because of the geographical vastness of the area being a barrier to specialist nurses. Workforce planning for nurses in the rural/urban then must focus on how to reshape the nursing scope of practice to utilise the existing resources. This study explores how key areas of health services could be enhanced by reclaiming the nurse role in its holistic approach, in mental health, public health, geriatric services and psychiatric services.
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 885 Serial 869
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Author Van der Harst, J.
Title Inside knowledge: A qualitative descriptive study of prison nursing in New Zealand Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Auckland Library
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing specialties
Abstract Analysis of the research literature on prison nursing revealed a paucity of research, both in New Zealand and internationally. The aim of this research was to describe the working life of the nurse in a New Zealand prison and provide an understanding of and documentation on prison nursing in New Zealand. A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken to determine what it is like to nurse in a New Zealand prison. Ten nurses working at two public prisons and one private prison took part in the study. Data was collected by the use of semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically into four main themes. The participants' descriptions of their working lives as prison nurses expose the multifaceted nature of this work and the inherent relational dynamics. These dynamics determine the nurse's ability to practise effectively in the prison setting. Findings highlighted many paradoxical situations for nurses when working in this environment. The very aspects of the work that participants described as negative were also identified, in some instances, as challenging and satisfying.
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 886 Serial 870
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Author Mears, A.
Title The role of the clinical nurse co-ordinator Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 24-25
Keywords Nursing; Nursing specialties; Older people
Abstract
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 907 Serial 891
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Author Payne, D.; Goedeke, S.
Title Holding together: Caring for clients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies Type Journal Article
Year 2007 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 60 Issue 6 Pages 645-653
Keywords Nursing specialties; Sexual and reproductive health; Communication; Multidisciplinary care teams
Abstract 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.
Call Number (up) NRSNZNO @ research @ 985 Serial 969
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title The scope of advancing nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 13-24
Keywords Nursing specialties; Nursing
Abstract An overview of the model of nursing practice and nurse roles derived through a programme of nursing research in the context of the changing New Zealand health system. The emphasis is on the complementary nature of the practice of family nurses taking a generic integrative service delivery hub role and the practice of other nurses advancing in specialist roles. Nursing care is presented as a professional, collective practice of registered nurses spread across all health service sectors and employment settings. Nurse roles are differentiated according to the interplay of two factors influencing the extent of practice autonomy the nurses assume (educationally supported) in responding to health need. A diagram depicts the interrelationship of competency and scope for the inclusive three different career trajectories of nurses advancing in practice. NOTE: This paper was published with an error in the title of the article (stated correctly on the journal contents page). An apology from the journal editor with an explanation of the importance of the use of the term ?advancing? and not ?advanced? was published in the subsequent issue (Nursing Praxis in NZ,14(1)).
Call Number (up) NZNO @ research @ Serial 1325
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