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| Author |
Smythe, Liz |
| Title |
Re-collecting and 'thinking' the story of New Zealand's postgraduate nursing scholarship development |
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Journal Article |
Year  |
2008 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
24 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
27-40 |
| Keywords |
Scholarship; Postgraduate education; Heidegger |
| Abstract |
Looks at the history of postgraduate scholarly nursing study over the past 40 years. Performs hermeneutic analysis of nurse scholars' reflections on nursing finding its own body of knowledge and moving into research. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1437 |
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| Author |
Watson, Paul |
| Title |
Preschool children frequently seen but seldom heard in nursing care |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
24 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
41-48 |
| Keywords |
Preschool children; Children's voices; Paediatric nursing |
| Abstract |
Maintains that children's voices are largely unheard in nursing practice. Recommends the need for research that seeks to understand how preschool children experience being ill and how they communicate those experiences to others. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1438 |
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| Author |
Kennedy, Wendy Lynette |
| Title |
How do Registered Nurses utilise self assessment and performance appraisal to inform their professional practice? |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
97 p. |
| Keywords |
Registered Nurses; Self-assessment; Performance appraisal; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Describes an exploratory study of Registered Nurses (RNs) within a local District Health Board which pursued the question of 'if' and 'how' professional practice frameworks assisted nurses in their individual professional practice, specifically self-assessment and performance appraisal. Utilises a qualitative descriptive framework to explore the experiences of RNs in inpatient settings, via questionnaire. Identifies 8 themes related to self-assessment, performance appraisal, and professional practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1703 |
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| Author |
Cumming, Glynis |
| Title |
From a generic to a gynaecological oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist: an evolving role |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
106 p. |
| Keywords |
Clinical Nurse Specialist; Nursing role; Patient outcomes; Patient satisfaction; Gynaecology nursing; Oncology nursing |
| Abstract |
Explores the role of the generic clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in order to provide clarity and guidance for an evolving Gynaecological Oncology CNS. Undertakes an integrative literature review to identify the generic components of a CNS role, the factors that impact on role development, and to establish what current literature states regarding the impact of the CNS role on patient outcomes. Highlights clinical expert, educator, consultant, researcher and care coordinator as generic components of a CNS role, with relational practice key to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1704 |
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| Author |
Butters, Katheryn Janine |
| Title |
A qualitative study of the ethical practice of newly-graduated nurses working in mental health |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
184 p. |
| Keywords |
Newly-graduated nurses; Nursing ethics; Mental health nurses; Surveys |
| Abstract |
Presents a qualitative exploration of factors that influence eight newly-graduated nurses as they endeavour to practice ethical mental health nursing. Gathers data from in-depth interviews with the participants, analysed using a thematic analysis method. Considers aspects of the social and political context within which the participants are situated. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1861 |
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