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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 |
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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 |
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| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 819 |
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803 |
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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 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Nursing; Pain management; Attitude of health personnel |
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| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1140 |
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1125 |
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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 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Attitude of health personnel; Emergency nursing |
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| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1262 |
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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 |
Richardson, S.; Allen, J. |
| Title |
Casualization of the nursing workforce: A New Zealand perspective on an international phenomenon |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
International Journal of Nursing Practice |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
104-108 |
| Keywords |
Industrial relations; Organisational change; Nursing; Personnel staffing and scheduling |
| Abstract |
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. |
| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 909 |
Serial |
893 |
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| Author |
Litchfield, M.; Ross, J. |
| Title |
The role of rural nurses: National survey |
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Report |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Online on the Ministry of Health's Centre for Rural Health pages |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Rural nursing; Personnel; Nursing specialties; Primary health care |
| Abstract |
A survey was used to reach as many nurses as possible involved with nursing in “rural” areas throughout New Zealand and to build a profile of nurses involved in the provision of healthcare beyond the urban centres. The contact also sought to inform nurses of the rural healthcare project and encourage them to contribute their experience to the development of health services in the new health service structure. Data is presented on the characteristics and employment conditions of nurses and access to resources including information technology. The inadequacy of information on the rural nurse workforce is identified: nurse roles are historically defined yet employment patterns are changing according to the workforce demands of new structures, and the existing definitions of rural health service design and delivery are only in terms of general medical practices and on-call coverage. Recommendations are made for definitions of “rurality” and “rural nurse” that will allow a more useful depiction of the nurse workforce. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1175 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
964 |
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| Author |
Lui, D.M.K. |
| Title |
Nursing and midwifery attitudes towards withdrawal of care in a neonatal intensive care unit: Part 2. Survey results |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Journal of Neonatal Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
91-96 |
| Keywords |
Intensive care nursing; Paediatric nursing; Ethics; Attitude of health personnel |
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Discontinuation of life support measures for an extremely low birthweight or very premature baby is controversial and difficult for both the parents and the healthcare professional involved in caring for the infant. This study seeks to investigate the attitude of nurses and midwives to the withdrawal of care from sick neonates. Part 1 reviewed the literature on this subject. Part 2 reports the results of a survey carried out in a New Zealand NICU. |
| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 966 |
Serial |
950 |
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| Author |
Nolan, M.; Featherston, J.; Nolan, J. |
| Title |
Palliative care: Palliative care philosophy in care homes: Lessons from New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
British Journal of Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
16 |
Pages |
974-979 |
| Keywords |
Palliative care; Attitude of health personnel |
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Drawing on data from a large convenience sample of caregivers in New Zealand, this article argues for a reappraisal of the way in which care homes view death and dying and advocates the more widespread adoption of a palliative care philosophy. Increasing numbers of people are dying in care homes yet little is known about the nature and quality of their deaths. The limited research available suggests that there is a need to promote a philosophy of palliative care that is not confined to the terminal phase of life. However, adopting such an approach appears to be inhibited by a lack of understanding, education and training, as well as continuing reluctance to discuss issues of death and dying in an open and honest way. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1081 |
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1066 |
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| Author |
Leeks, O. |
| Title |
Lesbian health: Identifying the barriers to health care |
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| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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| Keywords |
Attitude of health personnel; prejudice; cultural safety |
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Homosexuality has been practiced since ancient times, but through the centuries this expression of sexual identity has moved from being acceptable to unacceptable and finally regarded in a contemporary era as a mental health problem that needed to be, and it was thought could be, cured. This paper focuses on the barriers that lesbian women perceive when wanting to access health care. Most of the research about lesbian women has been conducted in the United States with some in the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand. Through reviewing the available literature and grouping common themes, the author identifies three main barriers to health care that exist for lesbian women. Firstly, ignorance or insensitivity of the health care professional about the specific health care needs of this client group; secondly, homophobia or heterosexism that may be present in the health care environment; and thirdly the risk of disclosing one's sexual orientation. These barriers are discussed using the concepts of cultural safety and nursing partnership. The author concludes that the negative health care experiences that lesbian women encounter leave them feeling vulnerable and fearful. This fear and stigmatisation has resulted in lesbian women becoming an 'invisible' community. It is the assumption of heterosexuality that immediately places the lesbian woman at a disadvantage and this potentially may produce missed opportunities to provide individualised care to the lesbian client. The purpose of this work is to encourage discussion within nursing to challenge attitudes and the approach to women who identify as lesbian. The author hopes that this paper will contribute to the increasing body of knowledge in regard to this client group. |
| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
816 |
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| Author |
Walker, L. |
| Title |
?Holding up?: The first biennial NZNO Employment Survey |
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Report |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Available from http://www.nzno.org.nz |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Nursing; New Zealand Nurses' Organisation; Workplace; Personnel staffing and scheduling; Industrial relations |
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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. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
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1331 |
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| Author |
Rydon, S.E. |
| Title |
The attitudes, knowledge and skills needed in mental health nurses: The perspective of users of mental health services |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
14 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
78-87 |
| Keywords |
Patient satisfaction; Psychiatric Nursing; Attitude of health personnel |
| Abstract |
In this study a qualitative descriptive methodology with focus group interviews was used to explore with users of mental health services, the attitudes, knowledge and skills that they need in mental health nurses. Users of mental health services valued the therapeutic work of mental health nurses, and identified positive attitudes towards users of mental health services as essential in mental health nurses. However, they did not consistently experience a therapeutic approach in their interactions with mental health nurses. In a sociopolitical climate where the views of users of mental health services are increasingly incorporated into education and the planning and delivery of services, there is a need for more research that reflects the perspective of users. |
| Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 961 |
Serial |
945 |
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| Author |
Becker, F. |
| Title |
Recruitment & retention: Magnet hospitals |
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| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz |
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Pages |
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| Keywords |
Personnel; Hospitals; Recruitment and retention; Nursing |
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International nursing literature indicates nursing shortages are widely recognised; however efforts to remedy poor recruitment and retention of nurses have been largely unsuccessful. This paper presents the predominant factors influencing poor recruitment and retention of nurses, such as: the image of nursing as a career, pay and conditions of employment, educational opportunities, management and decision making, and low morale and then explores how Magnet hospitals address these factors. During the 1980s, several hospitals in the United States were identified as being able to attract nursing staff when others could not, they became known as 'Magnet' hospitals. The American Nurse Credentialing Centre developed the Magnet Recognition programme to accredit hospitals that meet comprehensive criteria to support and develop excellence in nursing services. Magnet hospitals not only attract and retain satisfied nursing staff, but also have improved patient outcomes compared to non-Magnet hospitals, such as decreased patient morbidity and mortality and increased patient satisfaction. The successes of the Magnet Recognition programme in recruitment and retention of nurses is discussed in relation to its transferability outside of the United States, particularly to New Zealand as a way of improving recruitment and retention of nurses here. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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567 |
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| Author |
Gilmer, Mary Jane; Meyer, Alannah; Davidson, Jocelyn; Koziol-McLain, Jane |
| Title |
Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care |
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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 |
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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. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1458 |
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| Author |
Giddings, D.L.S. |
| Title |
Health disparities, social injustice, and the culture of nursing |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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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 @ |
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943 |
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