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Author Foster, Pamela; Payne, Deborah; Neville, Stephen url  doi
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  Title An exploration of how nurse education practices may influence nursing students' perception of working in aged care as a registered nurse: A Foucauldian discourse analysis Type Journal Article
  Year 2022 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 38 Issue 2 Pages 23-31  
  Keywords Nursing education; Nursing students; Aged care; Employment  
  Abstract (up) Argues that undergraduate nurse education contributes to the problem of too few nurses choosing to work in aged care, by constructing working in aged care as a lower-status or less valuable area of work than other health-care areas. Examines the issue using Foucauldian discourse analysis to explore the dominant discourses being deployed in relation to clinical experience in aged care. Collects data through semi-structured interviews with 10 senior academic staff members from NZ tertiary institutions. Analyses interview data to reveal how a 'nurse education discourse' and a 'work-ready discourse' were shaping perceptions of aged care as a clinical experience in a variety of ways. Suggests that how and why aged care is utilised as a space to learn a range of nursing skills has the unintended effect of devaluing and discouraging employment in aged care settings.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1806  
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Author Johnson, H. openurl 
  Title Clinical trials in the intensive care setting: A nursing perspective Type
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Evaluation; Intensive care nursing  
  Abstract (up) As carers of patients who are clinical research participants, nurses' contribution to the success of clinical trials is acknowledged in the literature. Ethical dilemmas and challenges that clinical trials may present for nurses are also recognised. Although there is some discussion regarding these issues, few studies explore and identify the perceptions of intensive care nurses regarding clinical trials and how they may impact on nursing practice. This thesis explores and describes the viewpoints and experiences of sixty intensive care nurses from a tertiary level referral centre in New Zealand engaged in clinical research activities. The descriptive study utilised a self-administered questionnaire to gather information regarding nurses' roles in clinical trials, associated issues encountered and contributory factors, and the impact of issues on nursing practice, stress and satisfaction levels. Suggestions for potential strategies to minimise the impact of issues on nurses' practice were also sought. Descriptive statistical and content data analyses identified three key areas in which nurses' encounter issues associated with clinical trials and their practice: nurses' workload; ethical concerns; educational preparation and support. The findings indicate that, when issues exist in these areas, routine patient care can be delayed, the enactment of nurses' patient advocacy role can be affected, and nurses' stress and satisfaction levels can be negatively impacted upon. The perceptions of a group of intensive care nurses who are enveloped in the daily balance of patient care, the need for clinical research, and their professional obligations are discussed in this thesis. While the study's findings are reflective of one group of nurses in a distinct practice setting, their experiences can prompt other nurses, research teams and clinical leaders to reflect upon their own clinical research environment.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 923  
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Author Taua, C. url  openurl
  Title Revisiting the past: A focused ethnography of contemporary dual diagnosis nursing practice Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Copy downloadable from the NZNO Library  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing  
  Abstract (up) As has been the case internationally, deinstitutionalisation of dual diagnosis (intellectual disability and mental illness) services has also occurred in New Zealand. Inpatient services have been redefined to respond to the more acute focus that has arisen out of this deinstitutionalisation process and nurses are having to redefine their roles in response. This study was undertaken to explore and describe the culture of nursing practice in a dual diagnosis inpatient unit in one psychiatric hospital. A focused ethnographic approach was used to triangulate data gathered from fieldwork observations, review of documents and semi-structured interviews. Schein's (1985) levels of culture model, was used to identify and explore the artifacts, values and assumptions evident in this nursing practice. Analysis presents three key themes categorised as 'communication', 'assessment' and 'safety'. While these key themes are shown to be evident in the everyday practice of the nurses, how these relate to the notion of 'dual diagnosis nursing' is not clear. Therefore, the author describes the major finding of this study as revealing a nursing culture holding tight to traditional psychiatric and psychopaedic nursing practices and struggling to develop a distinctive culture in the absence of a defined dual diagnosis knowledge base. The author concludes that these findings suggest an urgent need to provide nurses with support in gaining contemporary knowledge regarding dual diagnosis nursing. Support for nurses in advancing these areas then impacts on support for the patients. It is suggested that additional research is undertaken to assess the learning needs of the nurses in order to develop clinical practice guidelines for this area. Further recommendations are made to address system issues which are contributing to the gap in knowledge.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 674  
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Author Renor, C openurl 
  Title Blogging about 'It' Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library  
  Volume Issue 19 Pages 59-62  
  Keywords Blogs; Education, Non-Traditional; Education, Nursing, Continuing; Learning Styles  
  Abstract (up) As nurses and students we all have our own 'its', which get out of perspective and cause us anxiety. By sharing this blog with you, I hope I help you with your 'it'. When all else fails try blogging about your 'it', and use reflection as a tool to grow yourself, instigate change and promote yourself as the evidence-based, caring nurse that you are.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1385  
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Author Cook, D. openurl 
  Title Open visiting: Does this benefit adult patients in intensive care units? Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Hospitals; Intensive care nursing  
  Abstract (up) As the healthcare system moves toward a consumer-driven paradigm, visiting hours for family and significant others of the intensive care unit patient have become a topic of interest and discussion. Research since the 1970s has generated controversy and speculation over the ideal visiting practices in the adult intensive care unit. The aim of this dissertation was to examine the benefits for the patient, family members and nurses of appropriate visiting practices within intensive care areas in order to establish if open visiting is the best regime for patients in the adult intensive care unit (ICU). This dissertation explores visiting practices in adult critical care unit settings. Specifically, the benefits of visiting for patients, and the factors that may impede or facilitate visiting practices within the ICU were critically discussed. These factors included the benefits and disadvantages of open visiting, and the nurse as an influential factor in visiting. These areas linked together to form the basis for consideration of visiting in the ICU. Review of existing literature pertaining to visiting in the ICU indicated that patients wanted open visiting hours yet also indicated that they would like some visiting restrictions. Nurses appeared to value family input into care and were aware of patient and family needs, even though they may restrict visiting to suit their own work practices. Family members can provide the patient with psychological support, provide important historical data, assist the nurse with selected aspects of physical care, and actively encourage the patient's efforts to recover. The outcome of this exploration is the recommendation of an open visiting policy tailored to individual patients, as, the author suggests, this would foster nursing practice and ultimately benefit patients and their families.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 680  
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Author Jull, Andrew url  doi
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  Title Becoming a clinical triallist: challenges and opportunities for nursing research Type Journal Article
  Year 2023 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 39 Issue 2 Pages  
  Keywords Clinical trials; Nursing research; Systematic reviews; Evidence-based practice  
  Abstract (up) Asks what is the value of randomised ccontrolled trials (RCT), and argues that different trial designs are appropriate for different types of question, e.g. intervention, aetiology, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, and experience. Backgrounds the formation of the Cochrane Collaboration. Relates the author's own experience in becoming a clinical triallist and considers the barriers to nurses running RCTs. Explains the need and intent of the Australasian Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Trials Network (ANMCTN)  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1855  
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Author Chandler-Knight, Eden openurl 
  Title Poster[sic]Bullying in mental health inpatient nursing Type Report
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 78 p.  
  Keywords Mental health nursing; Workplace bullying; Registered Nurses; Surveys  
  Abstract (up) Asserts that bullying is common in nursing, and particularly in mental health nursing. Conducts a literature review before administering a mixed-method online survey to registered nurse (RN) inpatient mental health nurses, of whom 38 responded.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1668  
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Author Bowen-Withington, Julie url  openurl
  Title Emerging discourses shaping high-fidelity simulation as an education platform in Aotearoa New Zealand pre-registration nursing education: A Foucauldian discourse analysis Type Book Whole
  Year 2022 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 311 p.  
  Keywords High-fidelity simulation (HFS); Nursing education; Discourse analysis; Michel Foucault  
  Abstract (up) Asserts that nursing needs to think critically about High-fidelity simulation (HFS) use, and its dominance, in the educational preparation of nurses. Draws on the tenets of postmodernism and Foucauldian discourse analysis methodology to question the discourses and discursive practices that influence the use of HFS as an approach to intentional and unintentional teaching and learning in pre-registration nursing education in NZ. Explores how this shapes nursing students' subjectivity and, ultimately, nursing practice.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1839  
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Author Hutchinson, Rosie; Adams, Sue; Cook, Catherine url  doi
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  Title From regulation to practice: Mapping the organisational readiness for registered nurse prescribers in a specialty outpatient clinic setting Type Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 36 Issue 1 Pages 31-40  
  Keywords Registered nurses; Community nursing; Primary health care; Sexual health services; Nurse precsribing; Institutional ethnography  
  Abstract (up) Asserts that registered-nurse (RN) prescribing could improve equitable access and care delivery for patients. Uses a mapping tool to reflect how one RN qualified to deliver prescribing services in a sexual health clinic. Emphasises the need for organisational readiness to employ RN prescribers.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1674  
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Author Gilder, Eileen url  openurl
  Title To suction or not to suction; that is the question: Studies of endotracheal suction in post-operative cardiac patients Type Book Whole
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 261 p.  
  Keywords Endotracheal suction; Post-operative cardiac patients; Post-operative nursing; Patient safety  
  Abstract (up) Assesses the safety of actively avoiding endotracheal suction in post-operative cardiac surgical patients ventilated for less than 12 hours. Describes local endotracheal suction practice, and elucidates patient experience of the endotracheal tube and endotracheal suction. Conducts an observational audit describing endotracheal sucion practice within the cardiothoracic and vascular intensive care unit in Auckland City Hospital. Undertakes a prospective, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial investigating the safety of avoiding endotracheal suction.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1769  
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Author Mackay, Bev (and others) openurl 
  Title Utilising the hand model to promote a culturally-safe environment for international nursing students Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 13-24  
  Keywords Cultural safety; Nursing education; International students; Hand model  
  Abstract (up) Backgrounds and describes the Hand Model, developed by a nurse teacher to assist her in teaching cultural safety, and suggests its potential to provide a framework for creating a culturally-safe environment for international students in NZ, including those aspects of cultural safety specific to NZ.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1461  
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Author Jamieson, Isabel; Harding, Thomas openurl 
  Title The perspectives of key stakeholders regarding New Zealand's first graduate-entry nursing programme Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 8-14  
  Keywords Registered nurses; Nursing education; Graduate entry; Case study  
  Abstract (up) Backgrounds the circumstances surrounding the establishment of NZ's first graduate-entry registered nursing programme in 2014 an the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and the University of Canterbury. Undertakes a qualitative, descriptive case-study involving purposive sampling of stakeholders in the programme's establishment  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1619  
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Author Macklin, Nicki url  openurl
  Title Hearing the patient voice: the importance of caring in care Type Book Whole
  Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages n.p.  
  Keywords Patients; Transitional care nursing; Primary health care nursing; Integrated care; Person-centred care; Surveys  
  Abstract (up) Backgrounds the primary health care initiative, the Transitional Care Nursing service, which aims to facilitate integrated care between primary, secondary and community health care services. Explores whether support in the form of the Transitional Care Nursing service influences the experience of patients who receive assistance during the transition between hospital and home. Conducts qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 12 patients whose responses are thematically analysed. Highlights the characteristics of care offered by Transitional Care nurses that describe the person-centred care patients received.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1642  
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Author Trimmer, W.C. openurl 
  Title The way things are done around here: Perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue Pages 68-69  
  Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Leadership; Clinical supervision  
  Abstract (up) Based on the author's thesis, this research project explored nurses' perceptions of clinical leadership in mental health nursing practice. From personal experience and discussion with colleagues the author argues that clinical leadership in terms of support and guidance for nurses is often minimal and that there is a relationship between qualities of clinical leadership and poor retention rates of mental health nurses.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1057 Serial 1041  
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Author Wong, G.; Fishman, Z.; McRobbie, H.; Arroll, B.; Clair, S.; Freeman, B.; Glover, M.; Jull, A. url  openurl
  Title Smoking and nurses in New Zealand: ASH-KAN Aotearoa: Assessment of smoking history, knowledge and attitudes of nurses in New Zealand Type Report
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Smoking; Nursing  
  Abstract (up) Because nurses work in a wide range of settings they are well-placed to provide support for smokefree environments. The aim of this research was: to assess the knowledge of cessation, attitudes towards smoking, the provision of smoking cessation advice and treatment, and attitudes to and management of smokefree workplaces in a sample of nurses with practising certificates in New Zealand; and to describe the prevalence of smoking in nurses using the 2006 New Zealand census. One thousand questionnaires were posted to a random sample of 1000 nurses (500 community-based nurses, and 500 hospital-based) from the New Zealand Nursing Council register of nurses with current practising certificates. Statistics New Zealand provided results from the New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings, 2006, for nurses by gender, practice area and cigarette smoking status. Responses were received from 371 (37%) of the nurses. They were enthusiastic about and committed to including smoking cessation in their practice, and to learning more about helping clients who smoke. Nine out of ten felt that it was part of their responsibility to advise clients to stop smoking. Nearly nine out of ten said they would be happy to spend an extra five minutes with each patient who smoked if they could effectively intervene. Over half had not received training for effective evidence-based smoking cessation interventions but three quarters were interested in learning more about how to help people stop smoking. The respondents' knowledge of the health effects of smoking was high, but there were gaps in knowledge of effective smoking treatments and a wide misunderstanding that nicotine causes cancer and heart disease. These gaps may limit nurses' ability to intervene effectively. Nurses supported their smokefree work policies although a fifth did not report support with enforcing these. Results from the 2006 census showed that smoking prevalence among nurses has declined from 18% in 1996 to 14% in 2006. Smoking rates in mental health nurses (29%) remain higher than the New Zealand general population (21%, census data).  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 785 Serial 769  
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