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Alavi, C. |
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Title |
Breaking-in bodies: Teaching, nursing, initiations or what's love got to do with it? |
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Year |
2005 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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18 |
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3 |
Pages |
292-299 |
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Nursing; Education; Psychology; Nurse-patient relations; Students |
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This paper discusses how students become able to work with sick patients for whom they may feel disgust or discomfort. It is a sustained engagement with the literature on abjection and disgust and is not the outcome of evaluation research. It considers the role of problem-based learning pedagogy in facilitating students' negotiation of their own discomfort and horror, and describes experiences which enable them to approach abject patients with more comfort and less disgust. The paper argues the importance of creating spaces where students can explore issues which are distressing and disturbing so that they will feel able to remain in nursing. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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658 |
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Walker, J.; Bailey, S.; Brasell-Brian, R.; Gould, S. |
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Evaluating a problem based learning course: An action research study |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2001 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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10 |
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1/2 |
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30-38 |
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Nursing; Education; Teaching methods |
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the New Zealand style of problem based learning was developing students' understanding and integration of knowledge. The 'pure' problem based learning process has been adapted to move students gradually from teacher direction to taking responsibility for their learning. Two cycles of an action research method were used, involving 4 lecturers and 17 students. Data was collected both quantitatively and qualitatively over a 16-week period. Findings indicated the importance of: explaining the purpose and process of problem based learning; communicating in detail the role of both students and lecturers; keeping communication lines open; addressing timetabling issues and valuing this method of learning for nursing practice. Implications for nursing education are addressed. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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695 |
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Wilson, D.; McBride-Henry, K.; Huntington, A.D. |
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Title |
Family violence: Walking the tight rope between maternal alienation and child safety |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
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18 |
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1-2 |
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85-96 |
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Nursing; Domestic violence; Nurse-patient relations; Children |
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This paper discusses the complexity of family violence for nurses negotiating the 'tight rope' between the prime concern for the safety of children and further contributing to maternal alienation, within a New Zealand context. The premise that restoration of the mother-child relationship is paramount for the long-term wellbeing of both the children and the mother provides the basis for discussing implications for nursing practice. Evidence shows that when mothers are supported and have the necessary resources there is a reduction in the violence and abuse she and her children experience; this occurs even in situations where the mother is the primary abuser of her children. The family-centred care philosophy, which is widely accepted as the best approach to nursing care for children and their families, creates tension for nurses caring for children who are the victims of abuse as this care generally occurs away from the context of the family. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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698 |
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Nicol, M.J.; Manoharan, H.; Marfell-Jones, M.; Meha-Hoerara, K.; Milne, R.; O'Connell, M.; Oliver, J.D.; Teekman, B. |
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Issues in adolescent health: A challenge for nursing |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2002 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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12 |
Issue |
2 |
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155-163 |
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Adolescents; Health education; Health promotion; Nursing; Risk factors; Suicide; Sexual health; Smoking; Mental health |
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This review provides an overview of the health issues for adolescents, and the implications for nursing practice, particularly around health promotion. It looks at the social context of adolescents including peer pressure, along with health issues such as suicide, mental health, sexual health, and smoking. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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712 |
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Drake, M. |
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The sonata form of musical composition as a framework for thesis writing |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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16 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
252-258 |
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Nursing research; Nursing; Education |
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This article introduces an innovation in writing master's level research and suggests that other structures may offer new and different frameworks for reporting nursing research. This is exemplified by reference to an example of nursing research which adopted the sonata form of musical composition as the framework for presentation of the thesis. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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876 |
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Smythe, E. |
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Uncovering the meaning of 'being safe' in practice |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
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14 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
196-204 |
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Childbirth; Patient safety; Advanced nursing practice; Midwifery |
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This paper moves away from the prevalent discourse of competence to consider the meaning of the experience of 'being safe' within the context of childbirth. It offers findings from a doctoral study, informed by the philosophies of Heidegger and Gadamer. Following ethical approval, the data was collected in New Zealand by tape-recorded interviews of 5 midwives, 4 obstetricians, 1 general practitioner and 10 women. The method was informed by van Manen. The findings reveal that in seeking the meaning of being safe one needs to be aware that the unsafety may already be present in the situation. Practitioners may be able to do little to rectify the unsafeness. There is, however, a spirit of safe practice, explicated in this paper, that is likely to make practice as safe as it can possibly be. Wise practitioners are ever mindful that a situation may be or become unsafe, and are always aware of their own limitations. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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877 |
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Spence, D.; Fielding, S. |
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Title |
Win-win-win: Collaboration advances critical care practice |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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13 |
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2/3 |
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223-228 |
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Nursing specialties; Rural nursing; Nursing; Education; Curriculum |
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This paper provides an overview of the structure and processes of an eighteen month, distance education course focused on developing advanced practice in the context of critical care nursing. Within the framework of a Master of Health Science, the postgraduate certificate (critical care nursing) was developed as a collaboration between Auckland University of Technology and two regional health providers. Students enrol in science and knowledge papers concurrently then, in the second half of the course, are supported within their practice environment to acquire advanced clinical skills and to analyse, critique and develop practice within their specialty. This course is set against a background of increasing interest in education post registration. The acquisition of highly developed clinical capabilities requires a combination of nursing experience and education. This requires collaboration between clinicians and nurse educators, and approaches to address accessibility of relevant educational opportunities for nurses outside the country's main centres. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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878 |
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Day, W. |
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Women and cardiac rehabilitation: A review of the literature |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
Abbreviated Journal |
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16 |
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1-2 |
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92-101 |
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Cardiovascular diseases; Gender; Nursing; Research |
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This literature review explores some of the issues related to women's experience of cardiac rehabilitation and demonstrates that women's experience may be different to that of men. Much of the research related to coronary heart disease (CHD) has been performed using either exclusively male populations or such small numbers of women that the results from the women studied were unable to be analysed independently. The author advocates that nurses working within this area of practice require an understanding of women's experience of recovery from a heart attack in order to better meet their needs. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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879 |
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Bland, M.F. |
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Patient observation in nursing home research: Who was that masked woman? [corrected] [published erratum appears in Contemporary Nurse 2002 Apr; 12(2): 135] |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
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12 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
42-48 |
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Nursing research; Ethics; Rest homes; Nurse-patient relations |
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This article discusses the issues that one nurse researcher faced during participant observation in three New Zealand nursing homes. These include the complexity of the nurse researcher role, the blurring of role boundaries, and various ethical concerns that arose, including the difficulties of ensuring that all those who were involved in the study were kept informed as to the researcher's role and purpose. Strategies used to maintain ethical and role integrity are outlined, with further debate and discussion around fieldwork issues and experiences for nurse researchers called for. |
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892 |
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Simon, V.N. |
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Characterising Maori nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
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22 |
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2 |
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203-213 |
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Registered nurses; Maori; Nursing models; Culture |
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This paper summarises research which addresses the question What might constitute Maori nursing practice? The research design adopted was influenced by kaupapa Maori methodology and used a semi-structured, qualitative, in-depth interview process. It was found that by understanding the current experiences of Maori registered nurses, their reflections on their preparation for practice, and their current practice, it is possible to identify the present and future training and practice needs of Maori nurses. Maori nursing practice can be characterised as having five features: the promotion of cultural affirmation including cultural awareness and identity; the support of, and access to Maori networks; the adoption of Maori models of health; the enabling of visibility and pro-activity as Maori nurses; and, the validation of Maori nurses as effective health professionals. Three recommendations for promoting Maori nursing practice are made in relation to staff in the workplace and in nurse education programmes: all nursing staff need to be alert to: 1. the impact of western scientific models on Maori healthcare; 2. the (often passive) non-acceptance of Maori within mainstream institutions; and iii) the benefits of valuing indigenous nursing programmes. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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936 |
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DeSouza, R. |
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Transforming possibilities of care: Goan migrant motherhood in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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2005 |
Publication |
Contemporary Nurse |
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20 |
Issue |
1 |
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87-101 |
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Pregnancy; Transcultural nursing; Quality of health care; Attitude to health |
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This paper reports on a study of the maternity care experiences of women from Goa (India) in Auckland. Multiple research strategies were incorporated into the process to prevent reproduction of deficiency discourses. Interviews were carried out with Goan women who had experiences of migration and motherhood. The findings revealed that as a consequence of motherhood and migration, migrant mothers were able to reclaim and re-invent innovative solutions. Nurses and other health professionals can have a significant role in supporting women and their families undergoing the transition to parenthood in a new country and develop their knowledge and understanding of this dual transition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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942 |
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McKey, A.; Huntington, A.D. |
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Obesity in pre-school children: Issues and challenges for community based child health nurses |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2004 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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18 |
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1-2 |
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145-151 |
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Obesity; Children; Community health nursing; Parents and caregivers |
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In this paper, literature related to childhood obesity in New Zealand and internationally is explored to identify current issues, and the implications for nurses in community based child health practice are discussed. Themes that emerged from the literature relate to the measurement of obesity, links between childhood and adult obesity and issues for families. Studies that investigated maternal perceptions of childhood obesity found that mothers identified their child as being overweight or obese only when it imposed limitations on physical activity or when the children were teased rather than by referring to individual growth graphs. The implications for nursing in the area of child health practice are discussed. Understanding of the complex and emotive issues surrounding childhood obesity is required when devising health promotion strategies. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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946 |
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Clendon, J. |
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Demonstrating outcomes in a nurse-led clinic: How primary health care nurses make a difference to children and their families |
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Journal Article |
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2004 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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18 |
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1-2 |
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164-176 |
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Primary health care; School nursing; Nurse managers |
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The study outlined here explored outcomes from the provision of primary health care to children aged 5-13 years in a nurse-led clinic based in a primary school in Auckland. This multi-faceted study collected both qualitative and quantitative data, however it is the results of the quantitative arm of the study that are presented here. Data were collected from a variety of sources concerning conditions seen, age and ethnicity of users, types of services provided and impact on hospital usage. Findings demonstrate that the provision of comprehensive primary health care by the nurse at the clinic impacts positively on hospital visitation by children from the area where the clinic is located. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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947 |
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Lawless, J.; Moss, C. |
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Exploring the value of dignity in the work-life of nurses |
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Journal Article |
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2007 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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23 |
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2 |
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225-236 |
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Work; Nursing philosophy; Job satisfaction; Ethics |
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In this paper the authors draw attention to the value and understandings of nurse dignity in the work-life of nurses. A review of nursing literature and a theoretical lens on worker dignity derived from recent work by Hodson (2001) was used to explore these questions. In the context of current and international workforce issues associated with recruitment and retention, analysis of the construct of worker dignity within the profession takes on a strong imperative. Findings of this inquiry reveal that while there is a degree of coherence between the nursing research and elements of Hodson's (2001) research on worker dignity, the dignity of nurses, as a specific construct and as an intrinsic human and worker right has received little explicit attention. Reasons for this may lie partly in approaches that privilege patient dignity over nurse dignity and which rely on the altruism and self-sacrifice of nurses to sustain patient care in environments dominated by cost-control agendas. The value of dignity in the work-life of nurses has been under-explored and there is a critical need for further theoretical work and research. This agenda goes beyond acceptance of dignity in the workplace as a human right towards the recognition that worker dignity may be a critical factor in sustaining development of healthy workplaces and healthy workforces. Directing explicit attention to nurse dignity may benefit the attainment of both nurse and organisational goals. Hodson's (2001) framework offers a new perspective on dignity in the workplace. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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1031 |
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Smye, V.; Rameka, M.; Willis, E. |
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Title |
Indigenous health care: Advances in nursing practice |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2006 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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22 |
Issue |
2 |
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142-154 |
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Cultural safety; Transcultural nursing; Cross-cultural comparison; Nursing; Education |
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In this introduction to a special issue on nursing with indigenous peoples, the authors affirm the need for continued application of tools and strategies for thinking critically about issues of culture, history and race. Without these things, evidence of discriminatory policies and practices in the health system remain hidden to many health professionals. Attention to socio-political structures is as essential to promoting health and preventing illness as are nurses' activities with the individual clients. To develop critical consciousness in nursing requires educational strategies and frameworks that focus on the responsibilities and implications of practicing nursing in a postcolonial context where race and power continue to create patterns of inclusion and exclusion in health care settings. The authors suggest that many contemporary nursing programmes fail to provide such strategies and frameworks, and argue that nursing must view critical analyses of these issues as central aspects of nursing education, research, theory and practice. They go on to engage with the notion of cultural safety as a means of fostering a critical political and social consciousness in nursing to create an opportunity for social transformation. |
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1037 |
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