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Ferguson, A. |
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Diabetes prevention: What is the nutritional environment for Maori in the Southern Lakes District (North Island)? |
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2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 153-164) |
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Maori; Diabetes Type 2; Colonisation; Obesity |
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This chapter focuses type 2 diabetes as it relates to one rural Maori community within New Zealand. It provides an in-depth discussion relating to diabetes including the burden of diabetes in New Zealand and evidence for prevention which is played out in an increasing obesogenic environment. The process and findings of a research project to 'map out' the food environment within the Southern Lakes District are reported. Purposive sampling was used to survey 124 food outlets in the area, and findings confirmed the existence of an obesogenic environment for Maori. Such an environment is characterised by an abundance of cheap, energy dense foods, and pricing gradients that favour consumption of such foods. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 775 |
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759 |
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Wilson, D.; Neville, S.J. |
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Nursing their way not our way: Working with vulnerable and marginalised populations |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Contemporary Nurse |
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27 |
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2 |
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165-176 |
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Maori; Geriatric nursing; Nurse-patient relations |
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This paper uses the findings of two studies to explore the nature of nurses' practice when working with vulnerable and marginalised populations, particularly with regard to the attributes of holism and individualised care. The first study was with the elderly with delirium and used a critical gerontological methodology informed by postmodernism and Foucault's understanding of discourse. The other study with indigenous Maori women utilised Glaserian grounded theory informed by a Maori-centred methodology. The findings show that a problem focussed approach to health care is offered to patients that does not incorporate individual health experiences. In addition, the social context integral to people's lives outside of the health care environment is ignored. Consequently, the foundations of nursing practice, that of holism, is found to be merely a rhetorical construct. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 799 |
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783 |
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Peri, K.; Kerse, N.; Kiata, L.; Wilkinson, T.; Robinson, E.; Parsons, J.; Willingale, J.; Parsons, M.; Brown, P.; Pearson, J.R.; von Randow, M.; Arroll, B. |
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Promoting independence in residential care: Successful recruitment for a randomized controlled trial |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Journal of the American Medical Directors Association |
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9 |
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4 |
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251-256 |
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Research; Geriatric nursing; Rest homes; Evaluation; Attitude of health personnel |
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The aim of this study was to describe the recruitment strategy and association between facility and staff characteristics and success of resident recruitment for the Promoting Independence in Residential Care (PIRC) trial. A global impression of staff willingness to facilitate research was gauged by research nurses, facility characteristics were measured by staff interview. Forty-one (85%) facilities and 682 (83%) residents participated, median age was 85 years (range 65-101), and 74% were women. Participants had complex health problems. Recruitment rates were associated (but did not increase linearly) with the perceived willingness of staff, and were not associated with facility size. Design effects from the cluster recruitment differed according to outcome. The recruitment strategy was successful in recruiting a large sample of people with complex comorbidities and high levels of functional disability despite perceptions of staff reluctance. Staff willingness was related to recruitment success. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 803 |
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787 |
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DeSouza, R. |
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Wellness for all: The possibilities of cultural safety and cultural competence in New Zealand |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Journal of Research in Nursing |
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13 |
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2 |
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125-135 |
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Cultural safety; Nursing models; Cross-cultural comparison; Maori |
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The author contends that responses to cultural diversity in nursing need to consider the theory and practice developments of the profession, whilst also responding to broader social and historical process that prevent marginalised groups from utilising universal health services. A combination of approaches is suggested in this paper to meet these two imperatives. Cultural safety is one indigenous New Zealand nursing approach derived in response to inequalities for Maori, whereas cultural competence is an imported paradigm derived from a multicultural context. Furthermore, research and dialogue are required to examine points of complementarity and tension. This paper offers a beginning for this process. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 943 |
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927 |
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Major, G.; Holmes, J. |
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How do nurses describe health care procedures? Analysing nurse-patient interaction in a hospital ward |
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2008 |
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Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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25 |
Issue |
4 |
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58-70 |
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Communication; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations |
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This study examines the communication strategies used by nurses on the ward in one aspect of the job, namely the ways that they describe health procedures to patients. The data used in this project was collected by nurses on a busy hospital ward as part of Victoria University's Language in the Workplace Project. Three nurses carried minidisc recorders as they went about their normal working day, recording their conversations with patients, visitors, and other staff. The data was collected in a women's hospital ward. All patients, nurses, cleaners and ward clerks were female; two doctors were female and two were male. Twenty three instances where nurses described procedures to patients were identified in the data set. The analysis identified several typical components; indicated there was no fixed order of components; and demonstrated that all except the core component of describing the procedure were optional rather than obligatory elements. The researchers note this is qualitative and exploratory research. The findings demonstrate the benefit of discourse analysis within a sociolinguistic framework for the analysis of nurse-patient interaction. The results indicate that health discourse is not one-sided, nor is it as straightforward as many nursing textbooks suggest. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 975 |
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959 |
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McKenna, B.; Thom, K.; O'Brien, A.J. |
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Title |
Return to nursing programmes: Justifications for a mental health specific course |
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2008 |
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Intensive & Critical Care Nursing |
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5 |
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1 |
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1-16 |
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Psychiatric Nursing; Training; Recruitment and retention; Curriculum |
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This paper presents the findings from research that investigated the feasibility of developing a specialty return to mental health nursing programme in New Zealand. This was achieved through a scoping of existing return to nursing programmes; a survey of non-active nurses; and stakeholder consultation via interviews or focus groups. Existing generic programmes fail to attract non-active nurses wishing to focus on mental health nursing. The non-active nurses survey found 142 nurses who presently would or might possibly return to mental health nursing and participate in a programme. Most stakeholders supported the idea of implementing such a programme. The findings from this research indicate both feasibility and enthusiasm for the introduction of return to mental health nursing programmes. It is recommended that all aspects of this course mirror the service user focused 'recovery paradigm' that is a central tenet in contemporary mental health service delivery. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 984 |
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968 |
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Sutton, D.M. |
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Nurses have an important role in managing intermittent claudication |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2008 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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14 |
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4 |
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20-22 |
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Diseases; Nursing; Quality of life |
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The author reviews the diagnosis, treatment, and management of intermittent claudation. She uses a case study to illustrate successful management of the condition. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1006 |
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990 |
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Gregory, R.; Kaplan, L. |
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Understanding residuals in Guillain-Barre Syndrome |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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10 |
Issue |
7 |
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16-18 |
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Diseases; Nursing; Management |
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The authors review the literature on the residual effects of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which can include fatigue, foot drop or numbness, reduced mobility and nerve tingling. In GBS the peripheral nerves are attacked by the body's defence system, an auto-immune attack, and as a result, the myelin sheath and axons of nerves are impaired. The pathophysiology of the illness and long term effects are presented, and implications for nursing care and rehabilitation are discussed. Two case studies are included which illustrate coping with the long-term effects of GBS, the effect of GBS residuals on extreme fatigue and depression. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1013 |
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997 |
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Webby, A. |
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Should non-Maori research and write about Maori? |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2008 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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14 |
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5 |
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20-21 |
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Maori; Nursing research |
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The author examines the complexities surrounding non-Maori nurse researchers working on Maori issues. She suggests that as long as respect and observation of Maori processes is shown, and work is undertaken collaboratively with Maori, then such a role is appropriate. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 1046 |
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1030 |
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Wilson, S.; Carryer, J.B. |
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Emotional competence and nursing education : A New Zealand study |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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24 |
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1 (Mar) |
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36-47 |
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Teaching methods; Communication; Nursing; Education; Nursing models |
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Explores the challenges encountered by nurse educators who seek to assess aspects related to emotional competence in nursing students. This emotional competence includes nurses managing their own emotional life along with the skill to relate effectively to the multiple colleagues and agencies that nurses work alongside. The research was designed to explore the views of nurse educators about the challenges they encounter when seeking to assess a student's development of emotional competence during the three year bachelor of nursing degree. Focus groups were used to obtain from educators evidence of feeling and opinion as to how theory and practice environments influence student nurses' development of emotional competence. The process of thematic analysis was utilised and three key themes arose as areas of importance to the participants. These were personal and social competence collectively comprises emotional competence in nursing; emotional competence is a key component of fitness to practise; and transforming caring into practice. The findings of the study indicate a need for definition of what emotional competence is in nursing. It is argued that educators and practicing nurses, who work alongside students, must uphold the expectation that emotional competence is a requisite ability and should themselves be able to role model emotionally competent communication. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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451 |
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Jacobs, S.; Boddy, J.M. |
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The genesis of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand: Policy, politics and education |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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24 |
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1 (Mar) |
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11-22 |
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Nurse practitioners; History of nursing; Policy; Scope of practice |
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This contemporary historical study examines the health sector environment of the 1990s and the turn of the 21st century, and assesses the policy initiatives undertaken to advance nursing in New Zealand during that period. The authors look at the conditions and forces that saw nursing achieve a new emphasis on advanced and expanded scope of nursing practice, less than a decade after the commencement of New Zealand's first pre-registration nursing degrees. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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452 |
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Horsburgh, M.; Goodyear-Smith, F.; Yallop, J.; O'Connor, S. |
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Implementation of a nursing initiative in primary care: A case report, cardiovascular disease risk reduction |
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Journal Article |
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2008 |
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New Zealand Family Physician |
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35 |
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3 |
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183-186 |
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Multidisciplinary care teams; Cardiovascular diseases; Case studies; Primary health care |
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The aim was to report on implementation of a nursing initiative of cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening risk assessment at the Mornington Health Centre, Dunedin, with initial outcomes after six months. The practice aim was 80% of their eligible population assessed within three to four years, particularly targeting high-risk groups. The audit indicates that in their first six months, Mornington Health Centre had screened 42% of their eligible patients. This is described as very successful progress towards their goal of 80%. A number of key organisational factors are identified that are likely to have contributed to the development and success of the nurse CVD risk assessment programme at Mornington Health Centre. The authors suggest that this case study demonstrates how organisational change, where the practice nurse role in the multidisciplinary team is clear, can facilitate a practice to meet a population-based goal. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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514 |
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Hardcastle, J. |
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'Back to the bedside': Graduate level education in critical care |
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2008 |
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Nurse Education in Practice |
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8 |
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1 |
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46-53 |
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Nursing specialties; Nursing; Education; Curriculum |
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This paper explores the relationships within teaching, learning and practice development in critical care nursing and questions the popular assumption that 'post graduate (Master's level) education fits all'. The need for critical care nurses to apply advanced knowledge and technical skills to complex and dynamic practice situations necessitates the development of critical thinking and a problem-solving approach to clinical practice that can be fostered through education and experience. Discussion focuses on the successful development and implementation of graduate level education for critical care nurses in the South Island of New Zealand and how this development is challenging existing approaches to the provision and evaluation of formal critical care education in New Zealand. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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656 |
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Rydon, S.E.; Rolleston, A.; Mackie, J. |
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Graduates and initial employment |
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2008 |
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Nurse Education Today |
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28 |
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5 |
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610-619 |
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New graduate nurses; Curriculum; Work |
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This research project was undertaken to inform nurse educators in the Department of Nursing and Health Studies of Manukau Institute of Technology of the employment opportunities for new graduate nurses emerging from the three year degree and registration programme. Graduates from the programme for the previous three years were surveyed for their experiences in gaining employment. 89.8% of graduates were successful in gaining employment in the first three months post registration. The number of graduates employed within a district health board declined across the three years but there were no significant differences between cohorts. Overall, 73% of graduates were employed into new graduate positions. The majority of graduates felt that their nursing education prepared them well for their role as a registered nurse. The findings of the qualitative data identified a strong need for science throughout the degree; longer clinical blocks; increased hands on experience; more practice with skills and less theory in relation to practical experience. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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701 |
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Author |
Roulston, E. |
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Title |
Storytelling: The story of my advancing rural nursing journey |
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Year |
2008 |
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Jean Ross (Ed.), Rural nursing: Aspects of practice (pp. 57-65) |
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Rural nursing; Nursing philosophy; Scope of practice |
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The author takes a storytelling approach to describe her advancing practice as a registered nurse in a rural context. She adapted a theoretical 'reflective learning through storytelling' framework, from McDrury and Alterio (2002). The framework includes the concepts of reflection, learning, knowledge and experience which is related to professional practice and one's self. |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ |
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751 |
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