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Author |
Spence, Deborah |
Title |
Preparing registered nurses depends on 'us and us and all of us' |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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Volume |
28 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
5-13 |
Keywords |
Undergraduate nursing; Clinical teaching/learning; Team work; Collaboration |
Abstract |
Reports on the qualitative findings of a collaborative study undertaken to monitor implementation of a new model of clinical education for undergraduate nursing students. Describes the development of a clinical education model devised by 3 District Health Boards (DHBs) and 2 universities, based on the inclusion of student nurses in team nursing. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1473 |
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Author |
Donovan, Donna; Diers, Donna; Carryer, Jenny |
Title |
Perceptions of policy and political leadership in nursing in New Zealand |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
28 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
15-25 |
Keywords |
Nursing leadership; Policy and politics; Nursing organisations; Qualitative study; NZ nursing |
Abstract |
Describes a qualitative study of 18 nurse leaders interviewed about issues affecting their will to participate in political action, leadership, and policy work. Asks the nurses to describe their personal stages of political development, how they view NZ nurses' and nursing organisations' political development, and their views on increasing the role of nursing in healthcare policy development. Analyses the interviews to identify major themes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1474 |
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Author |
Barnhill, Dianne; McKillop, Ann; Aspinall, Cathleen |
Title |
The impact of postgraduate education on registered nurses working in acute care |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
28 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
27-36 |
Keywords |
Postgraduate education; Clinical practice; Nursing education; Surveys |
Abstract |
Undertakes a quantitative descriptive study to investigate the impact of postgraduate education on the practice of nurses working in medical and surgical wards of a District Health Board (DHB) hospital. Distributes an anonymous postal survey to 57 registered nurses and 25 senior nurses in these clinical areas and discusses the findings. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1475 |
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Author |
Lu, Hongyan; Maithus, Caroline |
Title |
Experiences of clinical tutors with English as an additional language (EAL) students |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
28 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
4-12 |
Keywords |
Clinical tutors; Clinical practice; English as an additional language (EAL); Spoken language; Communication skills |
Abstract |
Conducts a study of the perceptions of new nursing graduates, with English as an additional language (EAL), on how they developed spoken language skills for the clinical workplace. Interviews 4 clinical tutors to elicit their views on the language development of EAL students. Outlines the themes that emerged from the tutor interviews. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1476 |
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Author |
Hedley, Cath and others |
Title |
The B4 school check behaviour measures : findings from the Hawke's Bay evaluation |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
28 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
13-23 |
Keywords |
Before (B4) School Checks; Child behaviour; Nurse evaluation; Parenting support |
Abstract |
Evaluates the B4 School Checks in Hawke's Bay, focusing on children assessed as having behaviour issues, as determined by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Reviews Health Hawke's Bay (HHB) records for the number and demographics of the children assessed, and the interventions recommended. Interviews 36 parents to discover what difference the B4 check made to children's behaviour and which aspects of the check contributed to successful outcomes. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1477 |
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Author |
Noble-Adams, Rae |
Title |
Cancer Connect New Zealand : description and retrospective audit |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
28 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
24-34 |
Keywords |
Retrospective audit; Cancer Connect NZ; Cancer Society of NZ; Trained peer support volunteer |
Abstract |
Retrospectively audits the Cancer Connect New Zealand (CCNZ)service to review, assess and describe 156 paper records of CCNZ matches made between July 2008-July 2009. Records baseline demographic data of those using and providing the CCNZ service. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1478 |
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Author |
Holloway, Kathryn |
Title |
The New Zealand nurse specialist framework: Clarifying the contribution of the nurse specialist |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
147-153 |
Keywords |
Nurse Specialist Framework; Advanced nursing practice; Workforce planning; Capability models |
Abstract |
Presents an overview of the NZ Nurse Specialist Framework (NZNSF), developed through a consensus approach as part of a doctoral study, and which provides an over-arching structure to support coherence, clarity and consistency for nurse specialists. Maintains that the framework supports workforce policy makers in planning effective utlisation of the nurse specialist in health care delivery. |
Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1827 |
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