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Richardson, S.; Allen, J. |
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Casualization of the nursing workforce: A New Zealand perspective on an international phenomenon |
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Year |
2001 |
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International Journal of Nursing Practice |
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7 |
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2 |
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104-108 |
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Industrial relations; Organisational change; Nursing; Personnel staffing and scheduling |
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A discussion of the increased use of 'casual' nursing staff (those nurses employed on a casual or 'per diem' basis) is presented. Reference is made to related literature, together with consideration of the implications associated with this trend. This issue has international significance, with the increased use of casual staff being widely recognised. A New Zealand perspective is included, with the provision of nursing care at Christchurch Hospital presented to illustrate certain aspects of the discussion. The impact of changing health-care systems and increased emphasis on efficiency and accountability are identified. This change to workplace practice will inevitably affect nursing; possible future developments are considered. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 909 |
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893 |
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Litchfield, M. |
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Title |
The innovation effort: ?Are you in or are you out?? |
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Miscellaneous |
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2007 |
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http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/7696/$File/mlitchfield.pdf |
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Nursing; Primary health care; Policy |
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A graphic presentation in PDF format (April 2007) of the findings and policy implications of the developmental evaluation research programme for the Turangi Primary Health Care Nursing Innovation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1327 |
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Author |
Gallagher, P. |
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Rethinking the gap: Investigating the theory-practice relationship in nursing |
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2005 |
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Coda |
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Nursing; Education; Nursing models; Nursing philosophy |
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A Grounded Theory approach was taken to explore the concept of the gap between theory and practice, whereby they are seen to be discrete entitites. For this study, the first phase of data collection was a series of computer mediated group discussions, and the second a number of individual interviews. In both sets of interviews participants were asked to describe how they experienced and managed differences they perceived between theory and practice in nursing. The participants referred to different types of theory relevant and central to effective nursing practice. The first was private theory; the second was formal theory and third was situational theory. For the students it was a conflict that produced uncomfortable emotions, distrust of others and personal self doubt. In an effort to reduce this discomfort the students sought an explanation for the differences between theory and practice, some of which challenged their key personal values. However, the most emotionally neutral explanation that also preserved the integrity of their key values was that there was a gap between the theory and the practice of nursing. The theory Negotiating Different Experiences has implications for the education of nurses in that personal knowledge and experiences must be incorporated in a programme of study and the feelings evoked by learning must be acknowledged as a catalyst to enhance learning. Further, the different forms of theory to which students will be exposed must be made explicit and nursing educators who must involve the individual student as an active partner in the mapping of a personalised programme, which includes the creation of individual assessment methods. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1104 |
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Farrow, T.; McKenna, B.; O'Brien, A.J. |
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Title |
Advanced 'prescribing' of nurses' emergency holding powers under New Zealand mental health legislation |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2002 |
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International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
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11 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
164-169 |
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Keywords |
Mental health; Law and legislation; Psychiatric Nursing; Scope of practice |
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A new approach to mental health legislation has seen the involvement of a range of health professionals in legislated mental health roles, including the power of registered nurses to detain patients in hospital under Section 111 of the New Zealand Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act (1992). Under this Section, a nurse who believes that a voluntary patient meets the legal criteria of the Act can independently detain the patient for a period of up to six hours, pending further assessment by a medical practitioner. However, anecdotal evidence and a clinical audit undertaken by the authors suggest some doctors 'prescribe' Section 111 at the time of admission. This practice instructs nurses to initiate Section 111 if particular voluntary patients choose to leave hospital. This study outlines practice issues resulting from 'prescribing' Section 111; provides a legal critique of medical practitioners' involvement in this practice; and makes recommendations for guidelines toward a more constructive use of Section 111. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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651 |
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Author |
Russell, D. |
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Changing public health nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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1999 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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5 |
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11 |
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18-19 |
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Public health; Community health nursing; Nursing models; Teamwork |
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A new approach to public health nursing in the Otago region is described, which comprises of 3 distinct groups of nurses working in early childhood centres, primary schools and high schools. A family nursing assessment approach is used. The philosophical underpinnings of this approach are examined, which seeks to empower patients and engage them in their health care. Two public health nurses are interviewed about the new partnership model of nursing. |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1041 |
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1025 |
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Author |
Murphy, R. |
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A day in the life of an acute hospital psychiatric nurse |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2005 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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11 |
Issue |
9 |
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24-25 |
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Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Interprofessional relations; Mental health; Multidisciplinary care teams |
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A nurse presents a personal account of a typical day at Middlemore Hospital's 50-bed acute inpatient mental health unit Tiaho Mai. The article covers aspects of shift handover, working with multidisciplinary teams, developing care plans, working with families, and responding to emergencies. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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957 |
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Author |
Dellagiacoma, T. |
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Title |
Contracting as a career option for nurses |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2007 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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13 |
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1 |
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20-22 |
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Professional development; Nursing; Work |
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A nurse presents research and her own experiences of contracting. Contracting, as defined in this article, refers to a nurse not employed permanently on a wage. It covers agency nursing, short and long fixed-term contracts and secondments. The author identifies the need to continue to develop professionally, which is now a mandatory requirement under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act. Contractors have little, if any financial support to develop professionally, and time taken to do courses is not paid. Taking study leave within a contract may also not be an option. Options for managing professional development in these conditions are offered, including goal setting, investing in education or training, and considering some longer contracts. Practical financial advice and examples are given, including managing accounts and consideration of employment law. The author recommends that skilled nurses looking for interesting ways to develop their careers and to branch out in an entrepreneurial way should seriously consider taking up contract work. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 996 |
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980 |
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Byrson, K |
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Title |
Perception of Cultural Safety and Attitudes: A Nursing Student's Reflection and Artwork |
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Journal Article |
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2012 |
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Whitireia Nursing Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Available through NZNO library |
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19 |
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51-58 |
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Cultural Safety; Education Nursing; Nurse Attitudes; Nursing Practice; Students, Nursing |
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A nurse's journey in cultural safety and how this is reflected in her nursing practice and described through her artwork. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1384 |
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Author |
Litchfield, M. |
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Title |
Thinking through diagnosis: Process in nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
1986 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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1 |
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4 |
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9-12 |
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Keywords |
Diagnosis; Nursing philosophy; Nursing research |
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A paper following on from the paper “Between the idea and reality” (Nursing Praxis in New Zealand 1(2), 17-29) proposing the focus for the discipline of nursing – practice and research – is diagnosis. For nursing practice, diagnosis is a practice that collapses “The Nursing Process”; for research to develop nursing practice, diagnosis is one continuous relational process that merges and makes the separate tasks od assessment, intervention and evaluation redundant. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1314 |
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Author |
Lichfield, M. |
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The paediatric nurse and the child in hospital |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
1974 |
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New Zealand Nursing Journal |
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67 |
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11 |
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Paediatric nursing; Nurse-family relations; Nurse managers |
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A paper intended to inform paediatric nurses and influence service policy and management, adapted from a presentation at an inservice education study day for nurses at Wellington Hospital. The paper grew out of the findings of a small research project undertaken by the author as part of nursing practice in a paediatric ward of Wellington Hospital. The observations of the stress in the experience of infants and parents and the ambiguities inherent in the relationships between parents and nurses were the basis for arguing for changes in nursing practice and ward management. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1312 |
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Author |
Litchfield, M. |
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Title |
Between the idea and reality |
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Journal Article |
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1986 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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1 |
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2 |
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17-29 |
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Nursing research; Nursing philosophy; Diagnosis; Evaluation |
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A paper presented as one of the four “Winter Lecture Series” hosted by the Nursing Studies unit of the Department of Education, Victoria University of Wellington. It is a critique of “ The Nursing Process” referred to commonly in nursing education programmes. It challenges the usefulness for nursing of the linear sequence of steps of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1313 |
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Author |
Litchfield, M. |
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Title |
Computers and the form of nursing to come |
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Conference Article |
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Year |
1992 |
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Held by NZNO Library and author |
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Proceedings of the Inaugural National Nursing Info |
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81-90 |
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Nursing: Computers; Technology |
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A paper presented at the annual conference of Nursing Informatics New Zealand (subsequently incorporated into the collective organisation, Health Informatics NZ). |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1317 |
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Author |
Litchfield, M. |
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The language of nursing practice in hospitals |
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Conference Article |
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1997 |
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held by NZNO Library and author |
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Proceedings of the National Nursing Informatics Co |
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Hospitals; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Nurse-patient relations; Care plans |
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A paper presenting the findings of a small research project involving a group of self-selected senior nurses of Wellington Hospital to explore the nature of nursing practice in the care and management of hospitalised patients and to formalise the language that would acknowledge its significance in the current effort of hospitals to define patient care pathways. The nature of hospital nursing practice was described in themes of a generic process of nurse-patient care that articulates a distinct specialism of hospital nursing, whatever the hospital department in which nurses hold positions. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1322 |
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Author |
Clear, G.M.; Carryer, J.B. |
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Title |
Shadow dancing in the wings: Lesbian women talk about health care |
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Journal Article |
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2001 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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17 |
Issue |
3 |
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27-39 |
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Sexuality; Patient satisfaction; Nursing research; Quality of health care; Feminist critique |
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A participatory approach, grounded in both critical social and feminist research, was used in this study of seven women who claim being lesbian as part of their identity. With the objective of providing information to enhance safe care provision for this marginalised group, the study explored factors which hindered or facilitated these women's sense of safety related to health care. The findings indicate that barriers to receiving health care exist for these women. As there is little local or international research on lesbians and healthcare, this work offers a starting place for future New Zealand nursing research involving lesbians. The authors encourage other nurses to explore previously ignored sections of our society in order to strive for safety for all those whom nursing serves. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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843 |
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Kaviani, N.; Stillwell, Y. |
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An evaluative study of clinical preceptorship |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Nurse Education Today |
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20 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
218-226 |
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Preceptorship; Nursing; Education; Evaluation research |
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A preceptorship programme of 100 hours duration was developed and delivered by a nurse education institute, in consultation with a health care organisation. The purpose of the study was to examine preceptors, preceptees, and nurse managers' preceptions of the preceptor role and factors which influenced the performance of preceptors. Using focus groups, participants were each asked to identify the outcomes of the programme in practice. Study findings highlighted the importance of formal preceptor preparation, personal and professional development of the preceptors, and the promotion of positive partnerships between nurse educators and nurse practitioners. The need for formal recognition of the preceptor role in practice, particularly in relation to the provision of adequate time and resources, emerged from the study. The research findings enabled the development of an evaluative model of preceptorship, which highlights the intrinsic and extrinsic factors impacting on the preceptor role |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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654 |
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