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Author Woodgyer, A.R.
Title Living without the song of the tui: A nursing lecturer's experience in India facilitating a New Zealand degree programme for registered nurses Type
Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Curriculum; Nursing; Education; Culture
Abstract This research considers the issues raised by the transfer from New Zealand to India of a degree for registered nurses. In the context of globalisation and the continuing migration of nurses, many countries are actively facilitating the transfer of educational programmes from other countries into their own. This transfer brings with it particular challenges for educators establishing and implementing programmes in a new environment and culture. Based on the experience and reflections of one educator involved in such a transfer, this research considers pedagogical issues such as addressing cultural safety in course content and delivery, expectations of teaching and learning styles, as well as the ethical issues raised by transferring a programme to another country in order to facilitate nurses' migration from it.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1141
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Author Lyall, C.
Title Therapeutic relationships: What are inpatient registered nurses perceptions of the factors which influence therapeutic relationship development? Type
Year 2003 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Registered nurses; Nurse-patient relations; Mental health
Abstract The question explored in this research project is: What are inpatient registered nurses' perceptions of the factors which influence therapeutic relationship development? The literature reviewed for this project includes the history of interpersonal relationships in nursing; therapeutic relationships; what constitutes these relationships. Also discussed is literature about phenomenology as the underlying theoretical and philosophical position that informs the research method. To answer the research question a single focus group was used to gather data from a group of registered nurses practising in inpatient mental health units. Focus groups as a data collection method produce data and insights that would not be accessible without the group interaction. The key themes to emerge from the data analysis were; time, environment, knowing / self-awareness, compassion and power imbalance / empowerment. These key themes are discussed in relation to the literature and the wider context of the mental health care environment. The contribution this research makes to nursing includes a list of recommendations to nurses, nurse leaders and managers who aim to provide therapeutic mental health unit environments.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1245
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Author Vermeulen, J.
Title “And there's the likes of me”: A phenomenological study of the experience of four women inpatients at a mental health unit Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Hospitals; Nurse-patient relations
Abstract This research draws on the experiences of four women whilst they were inpatients at the Mental Health Unit in Southland. The Husserlian path of phenomenology was followed and in-depth interviewing used to collect data. Colaizzi's method of analysis enabled accurate interpretation of transcripts. The overall goal of this research was to provide health professionals with an opportunity to inform their practice, based on what consumers were saying about their experience of hospitalisation. Themes emerged through participants relating their experience by using comparisons with either their outside world or previous episodes of hospitalisation. Through analysis, two fundamental structures became evident within the findings. These were 'the environment as containment' and 'the road to recovery'. The author concludes that this study raises significant issues surrounding the experience of hospitalisation at the Mental Health Unit that have implications for future research and for future service delivery.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1246
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Author Little, S.
Title An exploration of vicarious traumatisation in emergency nurses Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Emergency nursing; Occupational health and safety; Nursing research; Stress
Abstract This thesis explores the theoretical notions of suffering and caring within the nurse patient relationship in the context of emergency nursing. It includes a small pilot study that aimed to assess the feasibliity of a major research project, by describing the impact of vicarious traumatisation in emergency nurses, specifically in relation to their self capacities. This pilot study utilised a descriptive, correlational design. Data was collected by using the Inner Experience Questionnaire (IEQ) a twenty four-item questionnaire developed by Dr Pearlman (1995), and a profile sheet which identified demographic details. Twenty-seven emergency nurses participated in this pilot study. The IEQ was assessed for internal reliability by applying the Cronbachs alpha and utilising a focus group to gain insight into the usability and relevance of the questions. The internal reliability of the IEQ suggests that it may be an appropriate tool to measure disruption of self capacities in the population of emergency nurses. Although the results are limited, and conclusions cannot be drawn, findings suggest a correlation between the variables of age, experience, nursing qualifications and a history of personal trauma and the IEQ. There is evidence that emergency nurses are affected psychologically when caring for the victims of trauma in emergency departments and the IEQ has the potential as a tool to be integrated into future emergency nursing studies. A multidimensional methodological approach is recommended to capture the many contours of the complex phenomena of vicarious traumatisation and the emergency nurse.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1249
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Author Woodbridge, M.
Title From child savers to child activists: A participatory action research project with community child health nurses Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Community health nursing; Paediatric nursing
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1266 Serial 1251
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Author Raynel, S.
Title Nurse-led clinics on ophthalmic practice: A vision for the future Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Nursing specialties
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1267 Serial 1252
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Author Wilson, L.J.
Title Futurist planning, not a shortage stopgap: Recruitment and retention of registered nurses in New Zealand Type
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Recruitment and retention; Registered nurses; Policy; Careers in nursing
Abstract This literature review critically examines contributing factors to the current nursing shortage in New Zealand, centering on recruitment and retention of registered nurses. There is a dramatic widening between the supply of registered nurses and the demand for their services. All regions in New Zealand are reporting difficulty in hiring experienced and specialty nurses, and recruiting time is lengthening. This report suggests that the shortage is closely linked to factors in the nursing care environment. As a result of multiple factors during the centralising, cost-containing, acuity-increasing decade of the 1990s, the care environment has driven practising nurses out of acute care settings and discouraged new students from entering the profession. The availability of numerous alternative career opportunities has heightened the effect. Continuing causes to the non-selection of nursing as a profession are the influences of wage compression and limited career progression over the lifetime of the nurse, and insufficient orientation and mentoring of new nurses. Recent changes in the health care system have gone unevaluated and without oversight by nursing regulatory agencies – a situation not in the best interests of patients or nurses. A number of both literature-supported and resourceful approaches, including recommendations towards addressing the nursing shortage are proposed in this review.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1258
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Author Martin, M.
Title A grain of salt ...: A contemplative study of natural form in nursing, developed in collaboration with people in life-threatening and life-challenging situations to reveal untold stories of healing Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Terminal care; Nurse-patient relations
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1267
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Author Burtenshaw, M.K.
Title Characteristics and expectations of beginning Bachelor of Nursing students Type
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Students; Nursing; Education
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1269
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Author Phillips, S.
Title Exploration of the socio-cultural conditions and challenges which may impede nursing development in the twenty-first century and proactive strategies to counter these challenges Type
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords History of nursing; Nursing philosophy
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1285 Serial 1270
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Author Delugar, A.
Title An historical inquiry to identify the contribution Beatrice Salmon's writings made to nursing education in New Zealand, 1969-1972 Type
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords History of nursing; Nursing; Education
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1271
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Author Anderson, P.R.
Title Perceived level and sources of stress in beginning Bachelor of Nursing students Type
Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington
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Abstract A study to examine the effects of pre- information ( what a Nurse learns about a patient before they meet) on clinical inference and Nursing actions, in a simulated Nurse- Patient situation. It was hypothesized that the nature of the pre-information will influence the way the patient is perceived and the resulting Nursing actions. The research was conducted in an obstetrical setting. There were 55 subjects within three groups. Two groups comprised student midwives and the third group was of second year comprehensive Nursing students near completion of clinical experience in maternal and child health nursing. A 5 minute videotape sequence of a role played post natal patient was made for use in the research. All subjects were given the same initial pre-information, viewed the videotape and gave written description of what they saw on the videotape and their response ( as the Nurse in the situation). This data provided a base line for each subject. Subject were then given additional pre-information concerning the patient's physical condition, her baby's condition or formed part of the control group ( receiving no additional information) The procedure was repeated. These responses were then compared with the base line for each subject. Responses were coded by means of content analysis. Group data was analysed using multivariate one way analysis of variance graphical display. The results indicated support of the hypothesis that the nature of the pre-information does influence the way in which a Nurse perceives a patient and resulting Nursing actions. Implications of these findings for Nurses are discussed
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 110 Serial 110
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Author Adamson, M.J.
Title Action research: the journey from enrolled nurse to registration and beyond. Discovering a process to promote self-efficacy and professional development Type
Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 219 Serial 219
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Author Guilliland, K.
Title A demographic profile of independent (self-employed) midwives in New Zealand Aotearoa Type
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 225 Serial 225
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Author Connor, M.
Title The web of relationship: an exploration and description of the caring relationship in a nurse case management scheme of care Type
Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal (down) Victoria University of Wellington
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 235 Serial 235
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