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Author Macfarlane, K. openurl 
  Title (up) Communicating changes in a patient's condition: A critical incident approach Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal Otago Polytechnic library. A copy can be obtained by contacting pgnursadmin@tekotago.ac.nz  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Communication; Clinical assessment; Physicians; Nursing; Relationships  
  Abstract This study explores how registered nurses working within the acute surgical ward environment of a New Zealand hospital communicate changes in a patient's condition. The purpose of this research study was to examine the processes, communication techniques and behaviours that nurses use, in order to determine the critical requirements for registered nurses to effectively communicate changes in patients' conditions to doctors. The critical incident technique developed by Flanagan (1954) was adapted and used to explore incidents that occurred when six registered nurses working in acute surgical wards communicated a change in a patient's condition to a doctor. Communication is an integral part of everyday activity. This study has shown an assessment process occurs before communication can take place. A nurse's concern for a patient's condition initiates the assessment process. A judgement is formed from the nurse's concern that a patient's condition has changed. Judgements take into account multiple ways of knowing including pattern recognition, empirical knowing and intuition. Institutional protocols also affect judgements and the ability of a nurse to ensure support is received for the patient's well being. The communication process is initiated for two reasons, to support the patient, and to support the nurse in providing care for the patient. Significant in determining the need for support is the action required that might be outside the nurse's scope of practice. The response should address the nurse's concern and take into account the importance of the relationship, trust between all parties, respect of each other's positions and knowing team members and their capabilities. Understanding these aspects of the communication process should enhance nurses and doctors abilities to effectively communicate regarding a change in a patient's condition.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 724  
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Author Miskelly, P; Neal, P; Green, A openurl 
  Title (up) Communities of Practice: Supporting innovation to improve public health nurse and school community relationships Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal Held by NZNO Library  
  Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 21-26  
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  Abstract Public health nursing has been an integral part of health delivery services in New Zealand since the development of a public health service in the early 1900s.

This paper details a qualitative study of a practice innovation undertaken by a group of nurses to reconnect with their school communities. Questions focused on whether the relationship between the public health nurses and their school communities improved as a result of the innovation and what impact, if any, the project had on the public health nurse team itself. Community of practice theory revealed the importance of collaboration and the benefits that can accrue from this approach for both nurse and school communities.
 
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1358  
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Author Wade, M.R. openurl 
  Title (up) Community based nurse case management: the experience of consumers Type
  Year 1996 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal Flinders University of South Australia  
  Volume 7 Issue 3 Pages 4-10  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 332 Serial 332  
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Author Crowe, M.; O'Malley, J. openurl 
  Title (up) Community mental health: who cares? Type Miscellaneous
  Year Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Abstract The interdepartmental Center for Postgraduate Studies is newly established within the University of Otago and intends to develop a research profile which is responsive to the health care of the community ad can provide a rigorous basis for teaching and postgraduate research. This study aims to determine:* the characteristics and needs of those people with a serious mental disorder who are cared for by community mental health nurses.* the characteristics of the community mental health nurse's role.* the environmental, political issues and policies which impact on the needs of patients and the role of the community mental health nurse.This is timely research given public concerns about mental health services, lack of integration in social and health policy and the impact of the Health Reforms on care delivery (National Health Committee, 1998; Howden-Chapman, 1998) but limited empirical data or systematic investigation of the issues from a service user, on the needs of users of community health services and their families, and the role of the community health nurse in meeting these needs  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 343 Serial 343  
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Author Ellen, V. openurl 
  Title (up) Comparative study of the position of supervising sister Type Miscellaneous
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 38 Serial 38  
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Author Ryan, Timothy openurl 
  Title (up) Comparing health outcomes of rural and urban diabetes patients: an audit of a Maori health provider Type Journal Article
  Year 2021 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 60-62  
  Keywords Maori health care; Primary health care; Diabetes; Rural health services; Kaupapa Maori  
  Abstract Examines whether diabetes management is influenced by proximity to health-care providers for rural and urban patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Includes patients living beyond a 5km radius from their health-care provider. Compares a Maori health provider, with a contract to support diabetes patients, and which employs a practice nurse who organises support under a kaupapa Maori framework, with an urban Maori health practice.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1719  
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Author Hendry, C. openurl 
  Title (up) Comparison between consumers and providers perceptions of quality maternity hospital care Type
  Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal Christchurch Medical School Library , Christchurc  
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  Abstract Maternity services in New Zealand have undergone some fundamental and unique changes over the last few years. The promotion of competition among providers for clients have had repercussions on the way that maternity hospitals offers services to women. In adapting to this change, it is important that 'the baby is not thrown out with the bathwater'. Unfortunately the most commonly used indicators, and the standard “Patient Satisfaction Survey”, neither of which contain many valuable clues for maternity facility providers to determine the quality of their service from the consumer's perspective. The need was identified for the development of quality indicators to evaluate maternity hospital care. Closely related to this was the need to determine of how dependable providers are at determining what consumers would describe as an optimal maternity hospital service  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 336 Serial 336  
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Author Tracy, C. openurl 
  Title (up) Comparison of catheter-securing devices Type Journal Article
  Year 2000 Publication Urologic Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 43-46  
  Keywords Nursing specialties; Evaluation  
  Abstract This study evaluates methods of securing urethral urinary catheters, which are a major part of urologic nursing. Basic procedures such as these are poorly researched or reported in the literature. The question of how to secure a urinary catheter and with what device often relies on knowledge, availability of equipment, and on information supplied by manufacturers of commercial devices. This study finds that sometimes the cheaper option of adhesive tape and pin device can still be the best for patients.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 704 Serial 690  
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Author Gillespie, Moira Elizabeth url  openurl
  Title (up) Compassion fatigue and cancer nurses: a national survey of cancer nurses in New Zealand Type
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal Available through NZNO library  
  Volume Issue Pages 91 pp  
  Keywords Cancer; Nurses -- Job Stress; Empathy; Burnout, Professional -- Psychology; Surveys  
  Abstract Identifies the experiences of NZ cancer nurses whose primary role is to care for patients aged 20 or older, and their whanau/family, and describes the factors that may influence care. Examines whether nurses received training in the management of stressors associated with caring for cancer patients, either during their training or while in the cancer workplace setting. Considers whether nurses working in peripheral (satellite) cancer centres were at more risk than their colleagues in larger regional centres. Conducts a quantitative, descriptive and anonymous survey of members of the Cancer Nurses' Section of the NZNO, using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) questionnaire, which scores compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ WY GIL Serial 1397  
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Author Jackson, H. openurl 
  Title (up) Compassion: A concept exploration Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 17 Issue 1 Pages 16-23  
  Keywords Ethics; Nursing philosophy  
  Abstract This paper explores the nature of compassion and posits it as a moral virtue that requires the nurse to act in the presence of suffering. Compassion is defined in relation to suffering and reciprocity, and distinguished from sympathy and pity.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 638 Serial 624  
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Author Allen, N.R. openurl 
  Title (up) Competencies for registration of nurses in New Zealand Type
  Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal Nursing Council Library  
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  Abstract Summary of the work of six groups of nurses from throughout New Zealand in defining compentencies for registration  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 384 Serial 384  
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Author Gardner, G.; Dunn, S.; Carryer, J.B.; Gardner, A. url  openurl
  Title (up) Competency and capability: Imperative for nurse practitioner education Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal The author-version of article, available online from Queensland University of Technology ePrints arc  
  Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 8-14  
  Keywords Nursing; Education; Nurse practitioners; Curriculum  
  Abstract The objective of this study was to conduct research to inform the development of standards for nurse practitioner education in Australia and New Zealand and to contribute to the international debate on nurse practitioner practice. The research was conducted in all states of Australia where the nurse practitioner is authorised, and in New Zealand. The research was informed by multiple data sources including nurse practitioner programme curricula documents from relevant universities in Australia and New Zealand, interviews with academic convenors of these programmes and interviews with nurse practitioners. Findings include support for masters level of education as preparation for the nurse practitioner. These programs need to have a strong clinical learning component and in-depth education for the sciences of specialty practice. Additionally an important aspect of education for the nurse practitioner is the centrality of student directed and flexible learning models. This approach is well supported by the literature on capability.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 882  
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Author North, N. openurl 
  Title (up) Compliance from the perspective of tuberculosis patients Type
  Year 1983 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 283 Serial 283  
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Author Pearson, J.R. openurl 
  Title (up) Computer usage and the development of computer learning amongst first year student nurses enrolled in a nursing degree programme Type
  Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal Author, Whitireia Community Polytechnic Library  
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  Abstract This report addresses the issue of computer literacy and its position in current nursing practice and nursing education.Two groups of nursing students in a three year Polytechnic provided programme were surveyed by questionnaire to gain information about their current computer usage. The first questionnaire was given to first year students at the end of the 1994 academic year. A basic self-paced word processing package was developed from the information. Following the teaching of the package to 1995 year students a questionnaire was given to this second group to gain information about the teaching programme and their intended computer use.A greater number of younger students were computer literate on course entry compared with mature students and personal computers were accessible to about 40% of students. Following completion of the computer package computers were being used by 8154 of the group for course work. Compared to approximately 44% of the previous (1994) group. It was concluded that the self paced package was a successful method of teaching basic computer literacy for the majority of students. However computer usage within the educational institution was affected by access to computers and the availability of computers and support personnel at times suitable for the student group. The findings had implications for the future planning of teaching progrrammes, computer access, and staffing for the Polytechnic, and recommendations addressed these issues  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 375 Serial 375  
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Author Litchfield, M. openurl 
  Title (up) Computers and the form of nursing to come Type Conference Article
  Year 1992 Publication Abbreviated Journal Held by NZNO Library and author  
  Volume Proceedings of the Inaugural National Nursing Info Issue Pages 81-90  
  Keywords Nursing: Computers; Technology  
  Abstract A paper presented at the annual conference of Nursing Informatics New Zealand (subsequently incorporated into the collective organisation, Health Informatics NZ).  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1317  
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