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Author Mackay, B. url  openurl
  Title Leadership strategies for role development in primary health care nursing Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic Abbreviated Journal coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector  
  Volume 11 Issue Pages 31-39  
  Keywords Primary health care; Leadership; Professional development  
  Abstract This paper has been developed from part of the writer's doctoral thesis on forces influencing the development of innovative roles in primary health care nursing. The focus of this paper is leadership strategies designed to reduce the issue of poor professional identity and support.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1049 Serial 1033  
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Author Levien, J. url  openurl
  Title Maori health: One area of risk Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Nursing Journal Northland Polytechnic Abbreviated Journal Available online at coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector  
  Volume 11 Issue Pages 17-21  
  Keywords Colonisation; Maori; Health status; Nursing  
  Abstract This essay explores the social and historical context of the continued incidence of rheumatic fever amongst Maori. This communicable disease is associated with poverty, inadequate housing and overcrowding. These risk factors are all higher for indigenous populations. The article traces the effects of colonisation on Maori health, and presents the Te Whare Tapa Wha health model, which is grounded in a Maori world view, and provides a framework to examine this issue. The implications for nursing practice are explored.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1316 Serial 1300  
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Author Spence, D.; Smythe, E. openurl 
  Title Courage as integral to advancing nursing practice Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 23 Issue 2 Pages 43-55  
  Keywords Ethics; Advanced nursing practice  
  Abstract This paper focuses on the illumination of courage in nursing. The authors suggest it is a fundamental component of nursing, yet it is seldom mentioned or recognised in the literature, or supported in practice. Data from a hermeneutic analysis of nurses' practice stories is integrated with literature to assist deeper understanding of the meaning of courage in contemporary nursing practice. The purpose is to make visible a phenomenon that needs to be actively fostered if nursing is to effectively contribute to an improved health service.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 470 Serial 456  
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Author Spence, D.; Anderson, M. openurl 
  Title Implementing a prescribing practicum within a Master's degree in advanced nursing practice Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 23 Issue 2 Pages 27-42  
  Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Education; Nurse practitioners; Prescribing; Teaching methods  
  Abstract This article reports the implementation of a collaborative project undertaken to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the prescribing practicum papers delivered within two Master's degree programmes in advanced nursing practice. The recent introduction of Nurse Practitioner registration in New Zealand has resulted in the development of a number of Master's degree programmes in which students can complete a Nursing Council of New Zealand approved programme for prescribing. For the study, a developmental action research approach was used. Data were collected through interviews with practicum students, their medical supervisors and academic staff. Formative findings were progressively used to refine delivery of the practicum papers and a thematic analysis of summative findings identified areas for further improvement. The findings suggest that the processes being implemented are developing well. The researchers recommend that further education is required to clearly differentiate medical and advanced nursing roles. They recommend that greater attention needs to be paid to the preparation of medical supervisors and, most significantly, revision of funding is required to more equitably support the ongoing development of nurses for advanced practice roles.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 457  
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Author Finlayson, M.; Aitken, L.H. openurl 
  Title New Zealand nurses' reports on hospital care: An international comparison Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages 17-28  
  Keywords Job satisfaction; Cross-cultural comparison; Workplace  
  Abstract The authors present the results of a 2001 New Zealand survey on nurses' perception of staffing, work organisation and outcomes, comparing this with the 2001 International Hospital Outcomes Study (US, Canada, England, Scotland and Germany). The report describes the findings for job dissatisfaction, burnout and the intent to leave, the work climate in hospitals, workforce management, the structure of nurses' work, and quality of care. The authors discuss these findings and their implications for nursing in New Zealand.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 462  
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Author Carryer, J.B.; Russell, L. openurl 
  Title Nurses' understandings of the Professional Development Recognition Programme Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 23 Issue 2 Pages 5-13  
  Keywords Professional development; Professional competence  
  Abstract Professional Development and Recognition Programmes (PDRP) for nurses have developed out of the Clinical Career Pathways (CCP) of the 1990s. The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) has now required all health professionals to provide evidence that their practice meets criteria set by the individual regulatory body, which, for nursing, is the Nursing Council of New Zealand. In 2002 a tool was developed to measure knowledge and attitudes of the then CCP which was tested with 239 nurses. This paper is a report on the second application of the tool in the same hospital in New Zealand. Results show that knowledge and attitudes of the PDRP are similar to those found in the previous study. It also suggests that greater understanding of the PDRP and the implementation process increases the likelihood of a positive response to the programme.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 476 Serial 463  
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Author Rodgers, V.; Neville, S.J. openurl 
  Title Personal autonomy for older people living in residential care: An overview Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 23 Issue 1 Pages 29-36  
  Keywords Geriatric nursing; Older people; Rest homes  
  Abstract This article looks at the concept of autonomy particularly in relation to the population of older persons living in residential care settings. It examines the values underpinning the exercise of personal autonomy and notes how individual autonomy may be enhanced or restricted. The implications for gerontological nursing practice are outlined and suggestions offered as to how personal autonomy for older persons living in residential care may be preserved and promoted.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 529 Serial 515  
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Author Fisher, M. openurl 
  Title Resuscitation guidelines: Managing change in practice Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 7-10  
  Keywords Nursing specialties; Guidelines; Training  
  Abstract This article describes the effect of an education programme for Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) staff, developed as part of the roll out of revised clinical guidelines. In 2005, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation released advisory statements and a revised universal algorithm for Infant, Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Subsequently the New Zealand Resuscitation Council developed and disseminated revised guidelines for use within the New Zealand Healthcare System. Within the PICU the challenge of integrating new practice standards whilst ensuring compliance with CPR guidelines, was how to disseminate information to over 80 staff nurses working 12 hour shifts. Following implementation of an education programme, a survey completed by 20 staff members demonstrated that staff felt well supported with the introduction of the new CPR guidelines (90%) and confident that they understood the changes to the resuscitation guidelines (90%). Staff identified that the poster display (95%) and the mail sleeve “flyer” (80%) helped them understand the changes to CPR.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 935  
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Author North, N. openurl 
  Title International nurse migration: Impacts on New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8 Issue 3 Pages 220-228  
  Keywords Recruitment and retention; Registered nurses  
  Abstract Nurse migration flows in and out of New Zealand are examined to determine impacts and regional contexts. A descriptive statistics method was used to analyse secondary data on nurses added to the register, New Zealand nurse qualifications verified by overseas authorities, nursing workforce data, and census data. It found that international movement of nurses was minimal during the 1990s, but from 2001 a sharp jump in the verification of locally registered nurses by overseas authorities coincided with an equivalent increase in international registered nurses added to the local nursing register. This pattern has been sustained to the present. Movement of local registered nurses to Australia is expedited by the Trans-Tasman Agreement, whereas entry of international registered nurses to New Zealand is facilitated by nursing being an identified “priority occupation”. The author concludes that future research needs to consider health system and nurse workforce contexts and take a regional perspective on migration patterns.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 711  
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Author O'Shea, M.; Reddy, L. openurl 
  Title Action change in New Zealand mental health nursing: One team's perspective Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Practice Development in Health Care Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 6 Issue 2 Pages 137-142  
  Keywords Experiential learning; Psychiatric Nursing; Communication; Community health nursing  
  Abstract This paper describes an attempt at effecting change with specific relevance to the discharge planning of clients from a New Zealand inpatient mental health unit to a community setting. It explores how a team of community mental health nurses, practising in an urban/rural area, used the concepts of practice development to endeavour to bring about change while still retaining a client-centred focus. It describes how, in their enthusiasm, they embarked on the road to practice change without undertaking some of the essential ground work, Although they did not achieve all they set out to achieve, much was learnt in the process. In this paper, the authors outline their key learning points concerning the importance of engagement, communication, consistency and cooperation to the process and outcomes of practice change.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 897 Serial 881  
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Author Crawley, J. url  openurl
  Title Tales full of treasure: Children's picture books as flexible learning tools for tertiary students Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Scope: Contemporary Research Topics (Flexible Learning) Abbreviated Journal Free to download, registration required  
  Volume 1 Issue Pages 16-23  
  Keywords Teaching methods; Students; Nursing  
  Abstract The author describes the use of children's picture books as a flexible learning resource within the undergraduate nursing programme at Otago Polytechnic. This technique is demonstrated by the use of the book 'Mummy Laid An Egg', by Babette Cole, to explore the concept of sexuality with first year nursing students.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 517  
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Author Kennedy, W. url  openurl
  Title Professional supervision to enhance nursing practice Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology  
  Volume 14 Issue 2 Pages 3-6  
  Keywords Professional development; Clinical supervision; Nursing; Education  
  Abstract This article examines the concept of clinical supervision as “professional supervision”. Professional supervision contains many elements, is structured and not without effort. Fundamentally it is about being safe and professional. 'Reflective learning' and 'Live/tutorial' models are reviewed in different contexts for assisting nurses work through everyday issues, conflicts and problems of their role. The author concludes that regardless of which model is used there are benefits for safety and professionalism.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1310  
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Author Vernon, R.A.; Jacobs, S.; Papps, E. url  openurl
  Title An innovative initiative for advanced nursing practice roles Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Vision: A Journal of Nursing Abbreviated Journal Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology  
  Volume 14 Issue 2 Pages 16-17  
  Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Primary health care; Nurse practitioners; Nursing models  
  Abstract This paper reports an initiative which is an example of partnership between education and health organisations resulting in the implementation of a jointly funded advanced nursing practice role. The model is for community based Nurse Practitioner-managed health care for primary health and disease management. The key partners in this project are the Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke's Bay District Health Board, and a Primary Health Organisation (Tu Meke – First Choice). This article summarises the objectives, implementation, evaluation and benefits of the programme.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1311  
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Author Lapana, S. openurl 
  Title Pa hi atu health model: A Tokelau perspective Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue Pages 35-39  
  Keywords Health promotion; Nursing; Culture; Pacific peoples  
  Abstract In this article, the author describes a health model aimed at providing health practitioners with a better understanding of Tokelau health concepts and values.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1034  
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Author Naidu, A. openurl 
  Title Is scholarship an integral component of advanced nursing practice? Type Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication (up) Whitireia Nursing Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue Pages 50-53  
  Keywords Advanced nursing practice; Professional development  
  Abstract This article defines scholarship and how it links to nursing. It explores how nurses perceive scholarship and how it can enhance their practice. While agreeing that scholarship plays a vital role in the image of nursing as a professional practice, the article's main focus is on scholarship as an integral component of advanced nursing practice.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1035  
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