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Author |
Giddings, D.L.S. |
Title |
Health disparities, social injustice, and the culture of nursing |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Research |
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Volume |
54 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
304-312 |
Keywords |
Cross-cultural comparison; Racism; Attitude of health personnel; Feminist critique |
Abstract |
The aim of this cross-cultural study was to collect stories of difference and fairness within nursing. The study used a life history methodology informed by feminist theory and critical social theory. Life story interviews were conducted with 26 women nurses of varying racial, cultural, sexual identity, and specialty backgrounds in the United States (n = 13) and Aotearoa New Zealand (n = 13). Participants reported having some understanding of social justice issues. They were asked to reflect on their experience of difference and fairness in their lives and specifically within nursing. Their stories were analysed using a life history immersion method. Nursing remains attached to the ideological construction of the “White good nurse.” Taken-for-granted ideals privilege those who fit in and marginalise those who do not. The nurses who experienced discrimination and unfairness, survived by living in two worlds, learned to live in contradiction, and worked surreptitiously for social justice. For nurses to contribute to changing the systems and structures that maintain health disparities, the privilege of not seeing difference and the processes of mainstream violence that support the construction of the “White good nurse” must be challenged. Nurses need skills to deconstruct the marginalising social processes that sustain inequalities in nursing and healthcare. These hidden realities-racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of discrimination-will then be made visible and open to challenge. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
943 |
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Author |
Giddings, D.L.S. |
Title |
A theoretical model of social consciousness |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Advances in Nursing Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
28 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
224-239 |
Keywords |
Attitude of health personnel; Feminist critique; Nursing models |
Abstract |
The article presents a theoretical model of social consciousness developed from nurses' life histories. A 3-position dialectical framework (acquired, awakened, and expanded social consciousness) makes visible the way people respond to social injustice in their lives and in the lives of others. The positions coexist, are not hierarchical, and are contextually situated. A person's location influences her or his availability for social action. Nurses who could most contribute to challenging social injustices that underpin health disparities are relegated to the margins of mainstream nursing by internal processes of discrimination. The author suggests that more inclusive definitions of “a nurse” would open up possibilities for social change. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
944 |
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Author |
Curtis, K.; Donoghue, J. |
Title |
The trauma nurse coordinator in Australia and New Zealand: A progress survey of demographics, role function, and resources |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of Trauma Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
15 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
34-42 |
Keywords |
Emergency nursing; Personnel; Nurse managers; Economics |
Abstract |
An initial profile of the demographics and current practice of Australian trauma nurse coordinators (TNCs) was conducted in 2003. The study identified common and differing role components, provided information to assist with establishing national parameters for the role, and identified the resources perceived necessary to enable the role to be performed effectively. This article compares the findings of the 2003 study with a 2007 survey, expanded to include New Zealand trauma coordinators. Forty-nine people, identified as working in a TNC capacity in Australia and New Zealand, were invited to participate in February 2007. Participation in the research enabled an update of the previously compiled Australia/New Zealand trauma network list. Thirty-six surveys (71.5% response rate) were returned. Descriptive statistics were undertaken for each item, and comparisons were made among states, territories, and countries. Participants reported that most of their time was spent fulfilling the trauma registry component of the role (27% of total hours), followed by quality and clinical activities (19% of total hours), education, and administration. The component associated with the least amount of time was outreach (3% of total hours). Although the proportion of time has almost halved since 2003, TNCs still spend the most time maintaining trauma registries. Compared to the 2003 survey, Australian and New Zealand TNCs are working more unpaid overtime, spending more time performing quality and clinical activities and less time doing data entry. Despite where one works, the role components identified are fulfilled to a certain extent. However, the authors conclude that trauma centres need to provide the TNC with adequate resources if trauma care systems are to be optimally effective |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
964 |
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Author |
Goodyear-Smith, F.; Janes, R. |
Title |
New Zealand rural primary health care workforce in 2005: More than just a doctor shortage |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Australian Journal of Rural Health |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
16 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
40-46 |
Keywords |
Personnel; Physicians; Rural health services; Nursing; Primary health care; Pharmacists |
Abstract |
The aim of this study was to obtain a 2005 snapshot of the New Zealand rural primary health care workforce, specifically GPs, general practice nurses and community pharmacists. A postal questionnaire was distributed to rural general practice managers, GPs, nurses, community pharmacy managers and pharmacists in November 2005. The self-reported data included information on demographics, country of training, years in practice, business ownership, hours worked including on-call, and intention to leave rural practice. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
966 |
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Author |
Carter, H.; McKinlay, E.M.; Scott, I.; Wise, D.; MacLeod, R. |
Title |
Impact of a hospital palliative care service: Perspective of the hospital staff |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2002 |
Publication |
JBI Reports |
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Volume |
18 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
160-167 |
Keywords |
Palliative care; Hospitals; Attitude of health personnel; Cancer |
Abstract |
The first New Zealand hospital palliative care support service was established in 1985. Different service models have now been adopted by various major hospitals. In 1998, a palliative care service, funded by Mary Potter Hospice, was piloted at Wellington Public Hospital. Twelve months post-implementation, the hospital staff's views of the service were evaluated. It was found that referrals to palliative care from hospital specialities outside the Cancer Centre increased. While most doctors, nurses and social workers strongly agreed or agreed that the service positively influenced patients' care and effectively addressed their symptom management needs, spiritual needs were less often met. Over 90 percent of each discipline strongly agreed or agreed that the service had assisted them in caring for patients, but, only about a half agreed that useful discharge planning advice and staff support was provided. Significant differences in responses were found between different disciplines and specialities. One fifth of the staff identified palliative care education needs. Recommendations are made concerning the development of a future hospital palliative care service. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1075 |
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Author |
Kinealy, T.; Arroll, B.; Kenealy, H.; Docherty, B.; Scott, D.; Scragg, R.; Simmons, D. |
Title |
Diabetes care: Practice nurse roles, attitudes and concerns |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
48 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
68-75 |
Keywords |
Diabetes Type 2; Practice nurses; Attitude of health personnel; Primary health care |
Abstract |
The aim of this paper is to report a study to compare the diabetes-related work roles, training and attitudes of practice nurses in New Zealand surveyed in 1990 and 1999, to consider whether barriers to practice nurse diabetes care changed through that decade, and whether ongoing barriers will be addressed by current changes in primary care. Questionnaires were mailed to all 146 practice nurses in South Auckland in 1990 and to all 180 in 1999, asking about personal and practice descriptions, practice organisation, time spent with patients with diabetes, screening practices, components of care undertaken by practice nurses, difficulties and barriers to good practice, training in diabetes and need for further education. The 1999 questionnaire also asked about nurse prescribing and influence on patient quality of life. More nurses surveyed in 1999 had post-registration diabetes training than those in 1990, although most of those surveyed in both years wanted further training. In 1999, nurses looked after more patients with diabetes, without spending more time on diabetes care than nurses in 1990. Nevertheless, they reported increased involvement in the more complex areas of diabetes care. Respondents in 1999 were no more likely than those in 1990 to adjust treatment, and gave a full range of opinion for and against proposals to allow nurse prescribing. The relatively low response rate to the 1990 survey may lead to an underestimate of changes between 1990 and 1999. Developments in New Zealand primary care are likely to increase the role of primary health care nurses in diabetes. Research and evaluation is required to ascertain whether this increasing role translates into improved outcomes for patients. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1100 |
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Author |
Bickley, J. |
Title |
A study of medical, nursing, and institutional not-for-resuscitation (NFR) discourses |
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Year |
2002 |
Publication |
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Issue |
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Pages |
317 pp |
Keywords |
Clinical decision making; Attitude of health personnel; Hospitals; Terminal care |
Abstract |
This study investigates the way that medical, nursing and institutional discourses construct knowledge in the specific context of Not-for-resuscitation (NFR)in a New Zealand general hospital where NFR guidelines are available in the wards and from the regional ethics committee. The thesis argues that there are ranges of techniques that staff use to construct NFR knowledge, enacted through various forms of speech and silence, which result in orderly and disorderly experiences for patients nearing death. The study was conducted through a critical analysis of the talk of health professionals and the Chairperson of the Regional Ethics Committee. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1117 |
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Author |
Gilmer, Mary Jane; Meyer, Alannah; Davidson, Jocelyn; Koziol-McLain, Jane |
Title |
Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
26 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
17-24 |
Keywords |
Sexuality; Residential care; Aged; Attitude of health personnel; Surveys |
Abstract |
Surveys 52 staff members from the rest-home component of aged-care facilities in one District Health Board, about how staff in such facilities approach and manage the sexuality needs of residents. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1458 |
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Author |
Walker, L. |
Title |
?Holding up?: The first biennial NZNO Employment Survey |
Type |
Report |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Available from http://www.nzno.org.nz |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Nursing; New Zealand Nurses' Organisation; Workplace; Personnel staffing and scheduling; Industrial relations |
Abstract |
In this report, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) releases the findings from its first-ever members' employment survey. The questionnaire, based on the United Kingdom?s Royal College of Nurse?s annual survey (which has been running for 21 years) covered core employment issues: employment agreements, hours, pay, job change, along with demographic details, as well as questions around plans for and perceptions of working life for over 800 NZNO members. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1331 |
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Author |
Pool, L. |
Title |
How Culture Influences Choosing Nursing as a Career |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Available through NZNO library |
Volume |
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Issue |
19 |
Pages |
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Keywords |
Careers in Nursing; Minority Groups; Nursing Shortage; Personnel Recruitment |
Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to explore how young people make career choices and why young people choose or reject nursing as a career choice. This study has highlighted the complexity of this decision-making process, and the importance of making positive connections and offering appropriate support during this process. It seems that many young people are well equipped to make career decisions when given support.
The need to recruit people from minority cultures into nursing is a global issue. This study also highlights the need for an inter-sectoral approach to raise the profile of nursing and make a career that is attractive to young people. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1382 |
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Author |
Rydon, S.E. |
Title |
Attitudes, skills and knowledge of mental health nurses: The perception of users of mental health services |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University Library |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Mental health; Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Attitude of health personnel |
Abstract |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 819 |
Serial |
803 |
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Author |
O'Sullivan, C. |
Title |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Attitudes and knowledge of medical and nursing staff |
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Year |
2002 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University Library |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Attitude of health personnel; Emergency nursing |
Abstract |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1262 |
Serial |
1247 |
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Author |
Herd, C.M.F. |
Title |
Is it a dangerous game? Registered nurses' experiences of working with care assistants in a public hospital setting |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Massey University, Palmerston North, Library |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Registered nurses; Personnel; Interprofessional relations |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1274 |
Serial |
1259 |
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Author |
Barton, J. |
Title |
Pain knowledge and attitudes of nurses and midwives in a New Zealand context |
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Year |
2001 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
NZNO Library |
Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
Nursing; Pain management; Attitude of health personnel |
Abstract |
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Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1140 |
Serial |
1125 |
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Author |
Walker, Leonie |
Title |
Hardships and hurdles: The experiences of migrant nurses in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
NZNO Library |
Volume |
1 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-8 |
Keywords |
Recruitment and retention; Personnel recruitment; Foreign nurses; English as a second language; Emigration and immigration; Bullying |
Abstract |
The New Zealand nursing workforce is increasingly made up of overseas trained nurses. There is extensive literature from elsewhere in the world on the impacts of international nurse recruitment and migration on individual nurses and on health services. The literature also portrays evidence of abuse and exploitation, yet few studies are available relating to the experiences of migrant nurses in New Zealand. This research conducted a survey of overseas-trained nurses, specifically focusing on those nurses for whom English is not their first language, to understand the experiences and factors affecting migrant registered nurses in New Zealand. Given the importance to the New Zealand workforce of overseas-trained nurses, this research highlighted that more warnings and advice regarding recruitment agencies and information about nursing in New Zealand and the Nursing Council requirements for registration should be made available to nurses prior to their migration. Nursing leaders should be particularly alert to any evidence of bullying or discrimination based on race or overseas origin. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1337 |
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