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Author |
Clendon, J.; White, G.E. |
Title |
The feasibility of a nurse practitioner-led primary health care clinic in a school setting: A community needs analysis |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
171-178 |
Keywords |
Primary health care; Nurse managers; Advanced nursing practice; Community health nursing; School nursing |
Abstract |
The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of establishing a nurse practitioner-led, family focused, primary health care clinic within a New Zealand primary school environment as a means of addressing the health needs of children and families. A secondary aim was to ascertain whether public health nurses were the most appropriate nurses to lead such a clinic. Utilising a community needs analysis method, data were collected from demographic data, 17 key informant interviews and two focus group interviews. Analysis was exploratory and descriptive. Findings included the identification of a wide range of health issues. These included asthma management and control issues, the need to address poor parenting, and specific problems of the refugee and migrant population. Findings also demonstrated that participant understanding of the role of the public health nurse was less than anticipated and that community expectations were such that for a public health nurse to lead a primary health care clinic it would be likely that further skills would be required. Outcomes from investigating the practicalities of establishing a nurse practitioner-led clinic resulted in the preparation of a community-developed plan that would serve to address the health needs of children and families in the area the study was undertaken. Services that participants identified as being appropriate included health information, health education, health assessment and referral. The authors conclude that the establishment of a nurse practitioner-led, family focused, primary health care clinic in a primary school environment was feasible. While a public health nurse may fulfil the role of the nurse practitioner, it was established that preparation to an advanced level of practice would be required. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
952 |
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Author |
Jonsdottir, H.; Litchfield, M.; Pharris, M. |
Title |
The relational core of nursing practice as partnership |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
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Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
47 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
241-250 |
Keywords |
Nurse-patient relations; Nursing philosophy; Nursing research |
Abstract |
This article elaborates the meaning of partnership in practice for nurses practising in different and complementary way to nurses in specialist roles and medical practitioners. It positions partnership as the relational core of nursing practice. Partnership is presented as an evolving dialogue between nurse and patient, which is characterised by open, caring, mutually responsive and non-directive approaches. This partnership occurs within a health system that is dominated by technologically-driven, prescriptive, and outcome-oriented approaches. It is the second of a series of articles written as a partnership between nurse scholars from Iceland, NZ and USA. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 1188 |
Serial |
1173 |
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Author |
Butler, A.M. |
Title |
Towards a staffing formula: a staffing system for general and obstetric wards |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
1980 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
73 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
8-10 |
Keywords |
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Abstract |
A system of staffing is described which can be used to distribute existing staff equitably throughout wards according to patient numbers and the degree of patient/ nurse dependency |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 137 |
Serial |
137 |
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Author |
Butler, A.M. |
Title |
Towards a staffing formula: home visit rating scales for community health nurses |
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Year |
1980 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Auckland Hospital |
Volume |
73 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
9-14 |
Keywords |
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Abstract |
Reports the development of a set of Rating scales which can be used to measure the Home visiting part of the workload of Community Health Nurses. The scales provide a useful tool for the equitable distribution of Home visits among existing staff and can assist in the assessment of the total workload of the Community Health Nurses |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 138 |
Serial |
138 |
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Author |
Giddings, D.L.S.; Roy, D.E.; Predeger, E. |
Title |
Women's experience of ageing with a chronic condition |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
58 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
557-565 |
Keywords |
Chronic diseases; Age factors; Gender; Nursing |
Abstract |
This paper is a report of a study to explore the experiences of 'almost old' women as they grow older while living with a chronic condition. Little is known about the contextual effects of ageing and how it shapes and is shaped by a woman's chronic illness experience. Seven women aged between 50 and 58 years participated in this interpretive descriptive study that explored the issues of ageing with a chronic condition. Three focus groups were held between March 2003 and March 2004. Transcriptions were analysed after each focus group. Participants were given the opportunity to respond to the findings as the analysis progressed. The experience of living with a chronic illness foreshadowed what was to come with ageing and embodied the ageing process: it was just part of their lives. Alongside this, the women now felt less out of place. Their peers were catching up and beginning to experience aspects of participants' everyday reality. The women, however, experienced double jeopardy because ageing amplified the ongoing vulnerabilities of living with a chronic condition. The authors conclude that nurses who recognise the resourcefulness and expertise of women who live with a chronic condition can effectively be co-strategists in helping them to age well. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
880 |
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