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Author (up) Bavidge, D. url  openurl
  Title Leadership: Further perspectives Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology  
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 20-22  
  Keywords Leadership; Feminist critique; Nursing philosophy  
  Abstract This paper uses two perspectives, a feminist analysis and emancipatory leadership model, to analyse the practice and philosophy of leadership. It finds the important components of leadership include communicating understanding, developing a sense of community, and reconstituting the power relationships. This challenges traditional leadership perspectives which privilege individuals hierarchically appointed, or with deemed alienable qualities or traits.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1325 Serial 1309  
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Author (up) Beale, T.M. openurl 
  Title Psychiatric nurses: the influence of their personal life experiences on therapeutic readiness Type
  Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
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  Abstract This research investigates the impact of fifteen psychiatric nurses' personal experiences on their therapeutic relationships with clines. A hermeneutic phenomenological methodology informed by Heidegger is employed to gain an understanding of the human experience of these nurses in the context of the therapeutic relationship.The research illuminates the significant impact of these nurses' experiences on their relationships. Some experiences are found to enhance therapeutic readiness while the other personal experiences impede it, some impeding it to a degree that nurses are unable to work therapeutically with certain clients. The stories that describe the personal experiences that lead towards therapeutic readiness care special, as are the accounts of the professionalism and care that these nurses bring to their clients  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 256  
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Author (up) Bear, Rebecca url  openurl
  Title Kangaroo Mother Care: Participatory action research within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Aotearoa New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2019 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 318 p.  
  Keywords Neonatal Intensive Care Units; Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC); Mother-infant attachment; Participatory Action Research  
  Abstract Illustrates the use of participatory action research (PAR) to assist in the improvement of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in one Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in a NZ hospital, by means of audit, observation and interview. Describes the unfolding processes of PAR, as well as the inclusion of a secondary discourse analysis and parental perspectives from local and global literature.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1692  
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Author (up) Beasley, Catherine; Dixon, Robyn openurl 
  Title Phase II cardiac rehabilitation in rural Northland Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 29 Issue 2 Pages 4-14  
  Keywords Cardiac rehabilitation; Rural nursing  
  Abstract Reports a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of nurses who delivered cardiac rehabilitation in a rural health-care setting in Northland. Gathers data from two focus groups of 12 nurses in which five themes relating to cardiac rehabilitation are identified using a general inductive approach.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1482  
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Author (up) Beaton, T. openurl 
  Title Postnatal depression: Four women's experiences of care from a nurse Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
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  Keywords Female; Mental health; Nurse-patient relations; Feminist critique  
  Abstract Postnatal depression is a term used loosely to describe disorders of mood and distressing symptoms for women in the postpartum, yet it has its own distinct symptoms. It is thought to affect between 10 and 20 percent of new mothers in New Zealand. In order to deliver effective nursing care that has a positive impact on the health of women who experience postnatal depression, nurses need knowledge and theory to underpin practice. This study explores the experience of four women who experienced postnatal depression and the care they received from a nurse. A postmodern feminist position informed the research project. Women became actively involved in a focus group to explore their experiences. A thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts revealed the women's experiences of care from nurses and health professionals as not always helpful. The themes that arose from the analysis were knowledge, perception, care and self. Knowledge examined the women's and significant others' knowledge of postnatal depression as well as women's own knowledge of themselves. Perception identified the women's beliefs of and views on mental illness, as well as their expectations of motherhood. Care as a concept was examined as to how it was provided by nurses. This encompassed a lack of care and, in contrast, supportive care as impacting on the women's individual experiences. Self described the experiences of a loss of self as women experienced their distress in the postpartum, and that a regaining of self was identified by women as difficult, and this is where they required support. The themes are discussed and critiqued with literature that identifies the nursing role with women who experience postnatal depression. There are recommendations for ongoing research and development of the nursing role in order to promote the health and wellbeing of women in the postpartum.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 850  
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Author (up) Beaver, Peter James url  openurl
  Title Contemporary patient safety and the challenges for New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 329 p.  
  Keywords Patient safety; Hospitals; Accidents; Risk; Surveys  
  Abstract Outlines the history, emergence, necessity, challenges, and strategies of the patient safety movement. Explores the challenges for staff working to reduce harm and implement safety improvement in NZ hospitals. Considers medical harm as a persistent and expensive threat to public health. Analyses health policy in the US, England and NZ using the theory of countervailing powers, and a shift from medical to managerial dominance. Reviews theories of accidents and risk, and the safety improvement literature. Provides staff perspectives from NZ by means of interviews with doctors, nurses and managers in two hospitals.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1578  
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Author (up) Beck, A. openurl 
  Title Organisational outcomes of burnout among nurses Type
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Waikato Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 315 Serial 315  
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Author (up) Becker, F. openurl 
  Title Recruitment & retention: Magnet hospitals Type
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
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  Keywords Personnel; Hospitals; Recruitment and retention; Nursing  
  Abstract 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.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 567  
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Author (up) Beckingham, C.R. openurl 
  Title One great network: the family as an environmental influence in the prose works of Thomas Hardy Type
  Year 1983 Publication Abbreviated Journal University of Otago Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 240 Serial 240  
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Author (up) Bee, S. openurl 
  Title Post traumatic stress disorder: The role of critical incident stress management Type Journal Article
  Year 1999 Publication Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 8 Pages 20-23  
  Keywords Trauma; Psychology; Workplace; Nursing  
  Abstract The author defines and describes PTSD, and looks at how it may apply to nurses. Primarily affected by delayed PTSD, nurses may experience it as burn-out, after exposure to trauma over time. The Critical Incident Stress Management programme instigated at Healthcare Hawkes Bay is outlined.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1303 Serial 1288  
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Author (up) Bell, J. openurl 
  Title Blood glucose control using insulin therapy in critically ill adult patients with stress hyperglycaemia: A systematic review Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Keywords Intensive care nursing  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 824 Serial 808  
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Author (up) Bell, Jeanette openurl 
  Title Towards clarification of the role of research nurses in New Zealand : a literature review Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 4-16  
  Keywords Research nursing; Research co-ordinator; Clinical research; Clinical trials  
  Abstract Notes an increased demand for research nurses and performs a literature review to define more clearly the role they play coordinating clinical trials and managing associated patient care. Discusses professional issues associated with the role and examines findings against competency requirements for registered nurses as set out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Identifies professional issues and perceived barriers as well as potential strategies to strengthen and promote the research nurse role.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1439  
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Author (up) Bennett, J.; Cooney, C.; Jackson, S. openurl 
  Title The Ringa Atawhai Model Type
  Year 1991 Publication Abbreviated Journal Whangerei Base Hospital Library, Private Bag, Whan  
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  Abstract The Ringa Atawhai Model is based on the principles of Whanau and partnership and founded on the Ottawa Charter and Treaty of Waitangi documents. The research looks at the work carried out by Ringa Atawhai members with both individuals and groups throughout Northland  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 124 Serial 124  
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Author (up) Bennison, C. openurl 
  Title Emergency nurses' perceptions of the impact of postgraduate education on their practice in New Zealand Type
  Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library  
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  Keywords Emergency nursing; Nursing; Education  
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BACKGROUND: Emergency nursing is a specialty concerned with the care of people of all ages, with either perceived or actual unwellness presenting to the emergency department(ED) for assessment, resuscitation, investigation, treatment and review of their illness or injury. Emergency nurses apply specialty knowledge and expertise in the provision, delivery and evaluation of emergency nursing care. Over recent decades social, political and professional changes have affected nursing care delivery and nursing education. In particular the 21st century has witnessed the development of state funded postgraduate nursing education programmes, developing nurses specialty or advanced nursing knowledge, quality patient/client care and nursing practice within the tertiary education system.

AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate emergency nurses? perceptions of the impact of postgraduate education on their practice in New Zealand (NZ).

METHODS: This study utilises critical social theory as the overarching framework, informed by the writing of Jürgen Habermas (b.1929- ). It is the three phases of

Habermas?s practical intent of critical social theory; namely enlightenment, empowerment and emancipation, that this study is concerned with. This descriptive research study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods and is therefore known as mixed-methods research. Data collection took place over 12 weeks, from August to November 2006, using a survey questionnaire obtained with permission from Ms Dianne Pelletier, Sydney, Australia. The sample included 105 emergency nurses from District Health Board (DHB) emergency departments in NZ, 10 respondents from this sample self-selected to be interviewed by telephone. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the University of Otago Ethics Committee for research involving human participants. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).

RESULTS: Two main themes arose from the thematic analysis; these being positive and negative, these themes were further divided into 10 sub-themes. The results indicate that postgraduate study (PGS) has increased nurses? perception of their knowledge; leadership and understanding on the quality of patient care delivered, increased their academic and research skills and increased their confidence/self-esteem and recognition by their colleagues and team. Therefore the majority of respondents perceive postgraduate education has been an instrument of liberation and a process of empowerment and emancipation. A smaller percentage of respondents perceived that PGS had no effect on various aspects of patient care and another significantly smaller percentage of respondents reported negative results from PGS. This research identified similarities between this study and that of Pelletier and colleagues? (2003; , 2005; , 1998a; , 1998b) Australian study.

CONCLUSION: This study adds to the existing literature on postgraduate studies undertaken by nurses. No known study has previously investigated solely emergency nurses?perceptions of the effects of PGS, either nationally or internationally. The results of this study offer enlightening information regarding emergency nurses? perceptions of their PGS within NZ and offers a platform from which other studies may be undertaken. It also has the potential to inform nurses contemplating PGS and educators facilitating these programmes,as well as provide implications for policy development by the Nursing Council of NZ, NZ Universities, DHBs and the Ministry of Health.
 
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1291  
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Author (up) Berger, Sarah url  openurl
  Title Encounters with uncertainty and complexity: Reflecting on infection prevention and control nursing in Aotearoa during the COVID-19 pandemic Type Journal Article
  Year 2021 Publication Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 37 Issue 3 Pages 15-19  
  Keywords COVID-19; Infection prevention and control  
  Abstract Describes the author's experiences working as an infection prevention and control nurse leader. Discusses complex adaptive-systems thinking and the concept of collective competence as theoretical frameworks through which to conceptualise and account for the COVID-19 response. Sets out in a table Canterbury region's COVID-19 Integrated Infection Prevention and Control Response.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1726  
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