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Author Wilkinson, Jillian Ann url  openurl
  Title The New Zealand nurse practitioner polemic : a discourse analysis : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand Type (up) Book Whole
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 308 pp.  
  Keywords Nurse practitioners; Nursing history; Advanced nursing practice; Nursing identity; Discourse analysis; Nursing regulation; Surveys  
  Abstract Traces the development of the nurse practitioner role in NZ since its establishment in 2001, using a discourse analytical approach to examine those discourses that have defined the role. Employs both textual and discursive analysis of texts from published literature and from nine interviews with individuals influential in the evolution of the role. Examines political perspectives and disciplinary practices dating back to the Nurses Registration Act of 1901. Considers the implications of an autonomous nursing profession in both practice and regulation.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1614  
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Author Mackay, B. url  openurl
  Title Using SMS mobile technology to M-Support nursing students in clinical placements Type (up) Conference Article
  Year 2007 Publication NorthTec Nursing & Health Conference Papers Abbreviated Journal coda, An Institutional Repository for the New Zealand ITP Sector  
  Volume Paper presented at eFest Conference 27th-29th Sept Issue Pages  
  Keywords Technology; Nursing; Education  
  Abstract M-Learning compliments and supports E-Learning and incorporates technologies such as the use of mobile phones, PDAs and pod casting. A sub function of M-Learning is M-Support which is the provision of support for the mobile student. This paper describes a pilot project using short message service – mobile technology -to M-support nursing students in primary health care clinical placements. Forty one students took part in a mixed methods study to assess the project against a pre determined set of criteria. The results indicated that students did feel supported by the messages, cost was not prohibitive, flexibility in communication was appreciated, and the acceptance was high.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1218  
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Author Henty, C.; Dickinson, A.R. url  openurl
  Title Practice nurses' experiences of the Care Plus programme: A qualitative descriptive study Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website  
  Volume 34 Issue 5 Pages 335-338  
  Keywords Primary health care; Chronic diseases; Nursing; Evaluation  
  Abstract The aim of this small qualitative descriptive pilot study was to describe the experiences of practice nurses delivering the Care Plus programme within the general practice setting. Care Plus was introduced into Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) in 2004. This programme encourages more involvement from practice nurses in chronic care management. For many New Zealand practice nurses this is a new role. This study, carried out prior to the larger Care Plus implementation review (2006), provides an insight into the nursing experience of implementing Care Plus and provides a basis for future studies with regard to the nurse's role within the Care Plus programme.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 468 Serial 454  
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Author McKinlay, E.M. url  openurl
  Title Thinking beyond Care Plus: The work of primary health care nurses in chronic conditions programmes Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 5 Pages 322-327  
  Keywords Primary health care; Nursing models; Chronic diseases  
  Abstract This paper focuses on the work of primary health care nurses on chronic conditions, through both formal chronic care management (CCM) programmes and informal work. The author overviews the key components of CCM and describes Care Plus, a funding stream accessed via PHOs. The author gives examples of nurse led clinics and programmes in the general practice environment, and outlines the structures and processes necessary. A table summarises nurse involvement in several PHOs throughout the country. The author finds that the role of PHC nurses within a framework of inter-disciplinary chronic condition care is diverse and increasing.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 455  
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Author Spence, D.; Smythe, E. openurl 
  Title Courage as integral to advancing nursing practice Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication 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 (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication 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 Pullon, S.; McKinlay, E.M. url  openurl
  Title Interprofessional learning: The solution to collaborative practice in primary care Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website  
  Volume 34 Issue 6 Pages 404-408  
  Keywords Interprofessional relations; Education; Primary health care; Communication  
  Abstract In this paper the authors outline the basis of interprofessional education, which occurs when members of two or more professions are engaged in learning together. They describe its relationship to primary care clinical practice, where it can lead to collaborative problem-solving approaches, mutual decision making and interdisciplinary teamwork. A New Zealand model of postgraduate interprofessional education is presented. Barriers to the implementation of interprofessional education in New Zealand are identified along with possible solutions.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 458  
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Author Pitama, S.; Robertson, P.; Cram, F.; Gillies, M.; Huria, T.; Dalla-Katoa, W. openurl 
  Title Meihana model: A clinical assessment framework Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Journal of Psychology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 36 Issue 3 Pages 118-125  
  Keywords Nursing models; Clinical assessment; Maori; Mental health  
  Abstract In 1984 Mason Durie documented a framework for understanding Maori health, Te Whare Tapa Wha, which has subsequently become embedded in Maori health policy. This article presents a specific assessment framework, the Meihana Model, which encompasses the four original cornerstones of Te Whare Tapa Wha, and inserts two additional elements. These form a practice model (alongside Maori beliefs, values and experiences) to guide clinical assessment and intervention with Maori clients and whanau accessing mental health services. This paper outlines the rationale for and background of the Meihana Model and then describes each dimension: whanau, wairua, tinana, hinengaro, taiao and iwi katoa. The model provides a basis for a more comprehensive assessment of clients/whanau to underpin appropriate treatment decisions.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 459  
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Author Finlayson, M.; Aitken, L.H. openurl 
  Title New Zealand nurses' reports on hospital care: An international comparison Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication 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 (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication 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 (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication 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 Truscott, J.M.; Townsend, J.M.; Arnold, E.P. url  openurl
  Title A successful nurse-led model in the elective orthopaedic admissions process Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Medical Journal Abbreviated Journal NZ Medical Association website. Access free to articles older than 6 months.  
  Volume 120 Issue 1265 Pages  
  Keywords Surgery; Hospitals; Nursing; Administration  
  Abstract This paper documents a successful nurse-led admissions process for same day orthopaedic surgery, on relatively fit patients under 70 years of age. During the 6-month study, 31 patients with a median age of 38 years were categorised into 3 streams. 252 patients (76%) underwent a nursing-admission process without the need for further consultation with a junior medical officer or an anaesthetist. The remaining patients not included in the study were admitted and clerked by a house officer. No safety issues arose and the surgeons and anaesthetists were satisfied with the process. The junior medical officers described improved job satisfaction by being able to attend theatre, other educational opportunities, and working more closely with the consultant. The process has now been incorporated into elective orthopaedic admissions at Burwood Hospital.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 516  
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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 (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication 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 Alcorn, G. url  openurl
  Title The youth health specialty in New Zealand: Collaborative practice and future development Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication New Zealand Family Physician Abbreviated Journal The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners website  
  Volume 34 Issue 3 Pages 162-167  
  Keywords Adolescents; Community health nursing; Primary health care; Nurse practitioners; School nursing  
  Abstract This paper details the workforce capacity of youth health nursing and medical staffing required for community-based and school-based youth health services. The author shows how youth health services seek to complement the care delivered by Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) and other allied health care services in the community. She outlines the development and operation at VIBE, a community-based youth health service in the Hutt Valley with school-based youth health services delivered at four low deciles secondary schools. She explains that developing workforce capacity for youth health services is a primary health care priority and an important means to address inequalities and to improve the health services of young people.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 518  
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Author Harding, T.S. url  openurl
  Title The construction of men who are nurses as gay Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2007 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal Coda: An institutional repository for the New Zealand ITP sector  
  Volume 60 Issue 6 Pages 636-644  
  Keywords Male nurses; Prejudice; Sexuality  
  Abstract This paper is a report of a study to determine the construction of male nurses as gay, and to describe how this discourse impacts on a group of New Zealand male nurses. This social constructionist study drew on data collected from existing texts on men, nursing and masculinity and interviews with 18 New Zealand men conducted in 2003-2004. Discourse analysis, informed by masculinity theory and queer theory, was used to analyse the data. Despite the participants' beliefs that the majority of male nurses are heterosexual, the stereotype persists. A paradox emerged between the 'homosexual' general nurse and the 'heterosexual' pyschiatric nurse. The stigma associated with homosexuality exposes male nurses to homophobia in the workplace. The heterosexual men employed strategies to avoid the presumption of homosexuality; these included: avoiding contact with gay colleagues and overt expression of their heterosexuality. These stigmatising discourses create a barrier to caring and, aligned with the presence of homophobia in the workplace, deter men's entry into the profession and may be important issues with respect to their retention.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 647  
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