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Author Harrington, Karen
Title Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder Type Book Whole
Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 159 p.
Keywords Borderline personality disorder; Mental health nurses; Self-management
Abstract Determines what mental health (MH) nurses understand the concept of self-management to mean in relation to patients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Interviews 10 MH nurses using a semi-structured format and analyses data using the general inductive approach, resulting in 26 sub-themes organised into three over-arching themes: self management is self-responsibility, self-management is self-awareness, self-management is maintaining safety.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1573
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Author Richardson, S.
Title Increasing patient numbers: The implications for New Zealand emergency departments Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Accident & Emergency Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 3 Pages (down) 158-163
Keywords Emergency nursing; Organisational change
Abstract This article examines influences that impact on the work of the Emergency Departments (EDs). EDs are noticing increased attendance of patients with minor or non-urgent conditions. This increase in patient volume, together with on-going fiscal constraints and restructuring, has placed an added strain on the functioning of EDs. New Zealand nurses need to question the role currently given to EDs and identify the issues surrounding the increased use of these departments for primary health care.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1108 Serial 1093
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Author Vuorinen, Minna
Title Registered nurses' experiences with, and feelings and attitudes towards, interRAI-LTCF in New Zealand in 2017 Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 157 p.
Keywords InterRAI-LTCF; Registered Nurses; Aged residential care; Surveys
Abstract Conducts 12 interviews with Registered Nurses (RN) 18 months after the International Resident Assessment Instrument for Long-Term Care Facilities (interRAI-LTCF) became mandatory in NZ. Bases the interviews on a United Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. Analyses the benefits and drawbacks of InterRAI-LTCF according to RN experience, and what they feel would improve the system.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1815
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Author Spackman, N. E.
Title Nurses' early experiences with patient death Type
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library
Volume Issue Pages (down) 156 pp
Keywords New graduate nurses; Terminal care
Abstract Chronic stress and 'burnout' have been extensively researched in nursing populations, but very little is known about the impact of specific acutely stressful or significant events. A novice nurse's first encounter with patient death may pose considerable cognitive, emotional and clinical challenges. Using a mixed methods design, this study explored the clinical circumstances, impact and challenges and rewards of nurses' early experiences with patient death.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1292
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Author Crogan, Patricia Ann
Title Nurses' perceptions of their role in quality improvement change Type Book Whole
Year 2010 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 156 p.
Keywords Quality control; Quality assurance; Registered Nurses; Hospitals; Surveys
Abstract Explores how nurses perceive quality improvement (QI) change, determines what is needed for nursing to further contribute to QI change and identifies the potential disconnect between the two. Undertakes a sequential, mixed-methods approach, using a questionnaire followed by a focus group representing 10 per cent of RNs at Middlemore Hospital.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1823
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Author Nicol, M.J.; Manoharan, H.; Marfell-Jones, M.; Meha-Hoerara, K.; Milne, R.; O'Connell, M.; Oliver, J.D.; Teekman, B.
Title Issues in adolescent health: A challenge for nursing Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Contemporary Nurse Abbreviated Journal
Volume 12 Issue 2 Pages (down) 155-163
Keywords Adolescents; Health education; Health promotion; Nursing; Risk factors; Suicide; Sexual health; Smoking; Mental health
Abstract 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.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 712
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Author Sandford, Germaine
Title What do critical care nurses perceive as barriers to mentorship within the critical care environment? Type Book Whole
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 151 p.
Keywords Critical care nursing; Mentorship; Student nurses; Novice nurses; Surveys
Abstract Seeks to describe the perceptions and experiences of a sample of nurses working in a critical-care tertiary referral centre in New Zealand, engaged in mentorship of new staff and/or student nurses. Undertakes a descriptive study which identifies four barriers within the critical care environment: the impact that clinical workload has on the provision of mentorship; lack of acknowledgement of the mentorship role; challenge of assessment of new and student nurses; insufficient training and knowledge opportunities for mentors.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1569
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Author Greenlees-Rae, Joanne
Title Being confident in practice: A study on the influences on confidence in new graduate nurses Type Book Whole
Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 151 p.
Keywords Professional confidence; New graduate nurses; Critical reflection; Surveys
Abstract Aims to understand influences on new graduate nurses' confidence in their nursing practice. Confirms the value of self-confidence in newly-qualified nurses commencing practice. Utilises Appreciative Inquiry methodology to analyse the dialogue of nine new graduate nurses who share their stories of practice. Highlights five themes from their accounts. Identifies influences on the nurses' confidence, and the reflective practice pervading their nursing practice.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1695
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Author Zambas, Shelaine Iris
Title The consequences of using advanced assessment skills in medical and surgical nursing: keeping patients safe Type Book Whole
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 150 p.
Keywords Nursing skills; Patient safety; Surgical nursing; Surveys
Abstract Examines the impact of advanced assessment skills on patients in medical and surgical wards through nurses' stories of using these skills. Highlights the use of auscultation, palpation and percussion by nurses for complex patient presentations within a wide range of clinical situations. Conducts 12 interviews with five nurses from paediatric and adult medical and surgical wards in a large urban hospital in NZ.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1581
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Author Tipa, Zoe Kristen
Title Family Partnership as a model for cultural responsiveness in a well child context Type Book Whole
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 149 p.
Keywords Family partnership model; Communication; Cultural competence; Plunket nurses; Community nursing; Maori children
Abstract Examines whether the Family Partnership model could be considered a model for cultural responsiveness while simultaneously providing a platform for more accurate assessment of the cultural competence of Plunket nurse practice. Determines the relationship between Family Partnership training for Plunket nurses and Maori child health outcomes. Distributes an online survey to Plunket nurses who had completed the training and to a group who had not. Conducts 10 observations and interviews with Plunket nurses and Maori clients. Presents the findings in three areas: Plunket nurse practice, client experience, and the impact of Family Partnership training on Plunket as an organisation.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1782
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Author Aspinall, Cathleen
Title The impact of intersectionality on the empowerment and development of nurses into leadership roles Type Book Whole
Year 2022 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 149 p.
Keywords Intersectionality; Leadership; Empowerment; Surveys
Abstract Highlights the impact of the intersection of socially-constructed identities such as race, gender, and class, on nurses' ability to develop as leaders. Aims to learn how to create a culture of nursing leadership by explaining the impact of intersectionality on the empowerment and development of nurses into leadership roles. Designs a mixed-methods, explanatory, sequential research study in two phases, comprising an online questionnaire and 31 semi-structured interviews with nurses and managers.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1835
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Author Travers, Kylie A
Title In a perfect world Emergency Department Screening and Brief Interventions for heavy and hazardous use of substances : a feasibility study Type Book Whole
Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 148 p.
Keywords Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI); Emergency departments (ED); Drug abuse; Alcohol abuse; Substance abuse; Rehabilitation
Abstract Performs a feasibility study in which eight experienced ED nurses attempted to provide Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) to as many of their patients as possible over a one-month period, using the ASSIST-Lite screening tool. Audits the patients' charts to see how many received the SBI. Uncovers an inverse correlation between the number of patients presenting to the ED and the number of screenings undertaken by the nurses, who were given semi-structured interviews. Details three themes: the nurses attitudes towards SBI, their working conditions, and the ED environment.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1558
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Author Holloway, Kathryn
Title The New Zealand nurse specialist framework: Clarifying the contribution of the nurse specialist Type Journal Article
Year 2012 Publication Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages (down) 147-153
Keywords Nurse Specialist Framework; Advanced nursing practice; Workforce planning; Capability models
Abstract Presents an overview of the NZ Nurse Specialist Framework (NZNSF), developed through a consensus approach as part of a doctoral study, and which provides an over-arching structure to support coherence, clarity and consistency for nurse specialists. Maintains that the framework supports workforce policy makers in planning effective utlisation of the nurse specialist in health care delivery.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1827
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Author Winters, Shelley
Title Exploring the perceptions of nursing students and nursing academic lecturers on the use of gallows humour in the clinical setting Type Book Whole
Year 2019 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 146 p.
Keywords Humour; Nursing students; Nursing academics; Surveys
Abstract Investigates the perceptions of students enrolled in any of the three years of an undergraduate nursing degree programme, including the nurse lecturers in charge of their teaching. Compares their results with students' to determine differences in perception between those with clinical experience and those without. Collects data using an online questionnaire to identify differences in perception of gallows humour by lecturers, and by older versus younger students.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1639
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Author McKegg, A.H.
Title The Maori health nursing scheme: an experiment in autonomous health care Type Journal Article
Year 1992 Publication New Zealand Journal of History Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages (down) 145-160
Keywords
Abstract Analysis of role of services providers to show discrepancies between formulated policy and implementation. Draws parallels with 1980's Maori health initiatives
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 424 Serial 424
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