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Author Lakeman, R.M.
Title Psychiatric – mental health nurses on the internet Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Computers in Nursing Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 16 Issue 2 Pages 87-89
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Abstract This research began in 1995 with an e-mail survey of psychiatric / mental health (PMH) nurses who belonged to an e-mail discussion group. The original aims were to describe how PMH used and learned to use the internet, the benefits to their work, and how they saw the internet affecting their work in future. Data were analysed using content analysis techniques and findings published in a number of forums. In 1999 another survey using the same e-mail list was undertaken to explore how things had changed in terms of internet use and peoples visions of how the internet is likely to impact on nursing in the future. These data are the subject of continuing analysis
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 191 Serial 191
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Author Walker, J.
Title The transition to registered nurse: the experience of a group of New Zealand degree graduates Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages 36-43
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Abstract Since 1991, nursing profession in New Zealand has primarily been through a three year programme. The purpose of this study was to explore the issues faced by a group of degree graduates in their first year of registered nurse practice and to identify if the degree graduatesoutcomes (such as critical thinking, problem solving, reflection on practice, research, independent learning, and using cultural safety knowledge) had mediated this transposition process. Purpose sampling was used to invite five female graduates to take part in two focusgroups, one held at months and the other at 9 months after starting work. Qualitative data were collected using semi-structured questions and the taped interviews were analysed for themes. Five themes were identified: accepting responsibility, accepting their level of knowledge, becoming a team member, professional standards, and workplace conditions. Graduates were using their cultural safety knowledge but they perceived their knowledge of research was linked to further academic. Their ability to critique their own practice was evident but they found it difficult to challenge their colleagues' practice and the wider agency culture. Implications of the study are discussed in relation to nursing education and preceptor programmes and areas for further research are indicated
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 192 Serial 192
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Author Giddings, D.L.S.; Wood, P.J.
Title Revealing sexuality: nurses' knowledge and attitudes. A survey of pre and post registration nursing students 1988-1991 Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages 11-25
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 366 Serial 366
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Author Papps, Elaine
Title Knowledge, power, and nursing education in New Zealand: a critical analysis of the construction of the nursing identity Type Book Whole
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume Issue Pages 330 p.
Keywords Nursing education; Nursing identity; Michel Foucault; Curriculum; Governmentality
Abstract Describes and critically analyses the construction of the nursing identity through curriculum and social relations of power. Conducts a critical analysis using Foucault's power/knowledge problematic to unmask power relations positioning the nurse in the discourses of medicine and gender. Analyses the construction of the nursing identity through curriculum and the social relations of power, using the Foucauldian notion of governmentality.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 330
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Author van Wissen, K.A.; Litchfield, M.; Maling, T.
Title Living with high blood pressure Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 567-574
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Abstract An interdisciplinary (nursing-medicine) collaboration in a qualitative descriptive research project undertaken in the Wellington School of Medicine with New Zealand Health Research Council funding. The purpose was to inform the practice of nursing and medical practitioners. A group of patients were interviewed in their homes. Their experience of having a diagnosis of hypertension and prescription of long-term treatment requiring adjustment in their lives and the lives of their families is presented as themes.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 360
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title Case management and nurses Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages 26-35
Keywords Nursing; Care plans
Abstract The report of an exploratory study of current approaches to case management by nurses as requested by the College of Nurses Aotearoa New Zealand. It revealed different interpretations of nurse case management around New Zealand and in the US, UK and Australia. They differed according to the conceptualisation of health service design and delivery in the respective country. Case management in New Zealand in general presented nurse care management roles as an interface between the mangement of health service delivery and the peculiarities of the healthcare people received, holding the potential for achieving tailored, patient-centred care outcomes.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1323
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title Professional development: Developing a new model of integrated care Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 4 Issue 9 Pages 23-25
Keywords Nursing models; Nurse practitioners; Policy; Nurse-family relations
Abstract An overview of the model of nursing practice and nurse roles derived through a programme of nursing research in the context of the policy and strategies directing developments in the New Zealand health system. The emphsis was on the health service configuration model presented diagrammatically to show the position of a new role of family nurse with a distinct form of practice forming the hub.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1324
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title The scope of advancing nursing practice Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 13-24
Keywords Nursing specialties; Nursing
Abstract An overview of the model of nursing practice and nurse roles derived through a programme of nursing research in the context of the changing New Zealand health system. The emphasis is on the complementary nature of the practice of family nurses taking a generic integrative service delivery hub role and the practice of other nurses advancing in specialist roles. Nursing care is presented as a professional, collective practice of registered nurses spread across all health service sectors and employment settings. Nurse roles are differentiated according to the interplay of two factors influencing the extent of practice autonomy the nurses assume (educationally supported) in responding to health need. A diagram depicts the interrelationship of competency and scope for the inclusive three different career trajectories of nurses advancing in practice. NOTE: This paper was published with an error in the title of the article (stated correctly on the journal contents page). An apology from the journal editor with an explanation of the importance of the use of the term ?advancing? and not ?advanced? was published in the subsequent issue (Nursing Praxis in NZ,14(1)).
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1325
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Author Litchfield, M.
Title What is nursing research? Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication P. Watson & M.Woods (Eds.), Waiora: Nursing research in Aotearoa/New Zealand, evolving a shared sense of our future. Proceedings of the Nursing Research Section/Te Runanga O Aotearoa (New Zealand Nurses' Organisation) conference, Wellington 26-27 March. Abbreviated Journal (up)
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Nursing research; Nursing
Abstract This conference paper outlines the nature of nursing research developing the distinct knowledge for nursing practice. It is presented as a cumulative process of knowledge development about health, practice and service delivery. Nursing research is illustrated by tracing a personal trajectory of research over 25 years that addressed questions relating to and derived from the practice of nursing.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1326
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Author Williams, H.; Cuthbertson, S.; Newby, L.; Streat, S.J.
Title A follow-up service improves bereavement care in an intensive care unit Type
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Auckland Hospital Library
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 149 Serial 149
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Author O'Brien, A.J.
Title Negotiating the relationship: mental health nurses' perception of their practice Type
Year 1998 Publication Australian & New Zealand Journal of Mental Health Nursing Abbreviated Journal (up) Author
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Abstract This exploratory descriptive study used focus groups to investigate experienced mental health nurses' perceptions of expertise in relation to their practice. Two focus group discussions were conducted, one compiling 4 nurses working in in-patient care, and the other with 5 nurses working in community care. The nurse-patient relationship was the central theme for both groups. Three sub-themes were identified and are discussed. They are: involvement, individualising care & minimising visibility. The significance of these themes for the articulation of mental health nursing practice is discussed
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 362 Serial 362
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Author Sherrard, I.M.
Title Death of a colleague in the workplace Type
Year 1998 Publication Human Resources Abbreviated Journal (up) Author – UNITEC Institute of Technology P.O.Box 92
Volume Issue Pages 19
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Abstract Questionnaires were completed by participants who had had a colleague die. Participants reported that some were still having difficulty with the loss of a work collogue. Participants wanted managers to provide both managerial and emotional support during their time of grieving
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 303 Serial 303
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Author Sherrard, I.M.
Title Chronic illness: a challenge to manage in the workplace Type
Year 1998 Publication Human Resources Abbreviated Journal (up) Author – UNITEC of Technology, Private Bag 92025.,
Volume Issue October Pages 16
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Abstract Questionnaires were completed in the work place. The participants had all experienced a chronic illness. The results revealed that the manager has the responsibility to deal openly with the staff member who is ill, and for some managers this is difficult to do
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 304 Serial 304
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Author Clinical Training Agency,
Title National review of clinical training agency funded advanced mental health nursing programme Type
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) CTA – HFA – NZNO Library
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Abstract In 1997, Advanced Mental Health Nursing Programmes were funded nationally by the Clinical Training Agency using the funds made available subsequent to the 1996 Mason Report. The training leads to an award of either a post graduate certificate or diploma awarded by a tertiary education provider.A review was conducted with the aim to monitor the impact on service provision of advanced mental health nurse practitioner training. This was done by obtaining feedback through using an agreed standard questionnaire from course participants and mental health service providers.In seeking to learn more about the impact of these programmes, the CTA identified the following key issues:- what effect the courses may have had on mental health workforce make-up, skills and retention.- perceptions of programme delivery and content.- the impact on service delivery.Overall findings are shared which highlight that the course was seen as well organised and participants and service providers would recommend it to their colleagues. The greatest effect of the course appeared to be in developing more understanding of clinical supervision. Participating in the course had also led to positive changes in relationships with the clients and colleagues for more than three quarters of the group.The provision of an Advanced Mental Health Nursing Programme in 1997 has had many positive effects. The funding strategy and delivery models that have evolved may provide a useful template for other nursing specialty areas
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 355 Serial 355
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Author McManus, L.M.; Cuthbertson, S.; Streat, S.J.
Title When the lights went out in Auckland Type
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) DCCM, Private Bag 92024 Auckland
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Abstract As the clinical consequences of power failure in intensive care are seldom documented we reviewed the effects of a power failure on patient care, outcomes and the adequacy of our disaster plan. We reviewed clinical records of all ten patients in our department during a 20-minute total hospital power failure, determined the impact of the failure on the therapies being given, and the costs of failed equipment. We assessed the departments disaster plan and identified the causes of the power failure.Nine patients were intubated; six ventilated (one receiving nitric oxide) and three receiving continuous positive airway pressure. Two patients were ventilated by Servo 300,? which continued on batteries, the other four patients were ventilated manually. Six patients were receiving nine inotrope infusions through IMED Gemini,? (battery life 30 minutes). One patient was receiving high volume ultrafiltration using a Gambro? haemodialysis system, which failed. Blood flow to prevent clotting was maintained by turning the roller pump manually. All networked monitoring (SpaceLabs?) failed and three haemodynamically unstable patients were monitored by transport monitors (SpaceLabs Scout?). No patient suffered any ill effect. Failed electronic circuits cost $NZ11,724. The disaster plan was implemented and functioned well. The aged cables supplying Auckland Central failed during an El Nino summer. The hospital generators, supplying power to the city grid, failed to switch over to the hospital. During power failure infusion pumps should be only for inotropes. We now have external 12-volt battery backup. With good pre-planning, safe intensive care continued during a short power failure
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 206 Serial 206
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