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Author Yip, Jacqueline Chi Yan url  openurl
  Title Development of a brief heart healthy eating assessment tool for use by practice nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1v  
  Keywords Dietary assessment; Practice nurses; Heart healthy eating; Nutrition counselling; Cardiovascular disease  
  Abstract (up) Aims to determine how a brief dietary assessment tool should be designed for use by practice nurses in New Zealand with the intention of providing individualised nutrition advice to reduce individuals' risk of cardiovascular disease (heart healthy eating counselling). Recruits 11 practice nurses from the Auckland region for interview and analyses data from the 2008/2009 NZ adult nutrition survey. Uses an action research approach as the underlying strategy of inquiry for the study.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1568  
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Author Hollins, Joanne url  openurl
  Title Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 111 p.  
  Keywords Registered nurses; Adolescents; Mental health units  
  Abstract (up) Conducts a qualitative study to explore Registered Nurses' (RN) attitudes towards caring for adolescents in adult mental health (MH) in-patient services. Uncovers the reasons adolescents access such services and considers the training and knowledge RNs have in relation to the assessment and management of adolescents with MH problems. Identifies areas that may be improved or developed.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1572  
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Author Seccombe, J.; Stewart, C. openurl 
  Title Motivation or self-directed learning: student perspectives Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 21-24  
  Keywords Self-directed learning; Nursing education; Student motivation; Online learning  
  Abstract (up) Conducts a study of 90 undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students in order to identify factors that motivate student nurses to undertake self-directed learning (SDL). Adapts an overseas rating scale questionnaire to survey third-year BN students to identify intrinsic or extrinsic factors that influence students' SDL behaviour. Categorises survey results in relation to content and navigation of the learning package; monitoring and management of personal learning; and relevance to topic and link to paper assessment.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1401  
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Author Gifford, Health; Wilson, Denise; Boulton, Amohia openurl 
  Title Maori perspectives : a deep understanding of nursing and smoking Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 35-44  
  Keywords Maori nurses; Maori health; Indigenous health; Smoking; Smoking cessation  
  Abstract (up) Conducts in-depth qualitative interviews with 43 Maori nurses to explore their perceptions and experiences of smoking and quitting, and their views on the impact of smoking on their roles as nurses. Elicits five themes: social context of smoking, identity conflict, impact on practice, experience of smoking, and experience of quitting.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1497  
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Author Poot, B. openurl 
  Title Nurse-led chronic cough clinic: what is the impact on patient waiting times? Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 17-20  
  Keywords Nurse-led; Chronic cough; Wait times  
  Abstract (up) Describes the impact on patient waiting times of a nurse-led cough clinic for patients referred to a secondary-care adult respiratory service. Performs an audit of data collected from 75 patients with chronic cough who had been triaged to a nurse-led cough clinic from Aug 2009 to Feb 2011, in which the nurse assessed each patient, undertaking a detailed patient history and clinical examination, and confirming diagnosis/differential diagnoses. Describes patient characteristics, source/reason for referral, and primary diagnosis for cough. Contrasts wait times before and after initiation of the nurse-led clinic.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1400  
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Author Harrington, Karen url  openurl
  Title Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 159 p.  
  Keywords Borderline personality disorder; Mental health nurses; Self-management  
  Abstract (up) Determines what mental health (MH) nurses understand the concept of self-management to mean in relation to patients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Interviews 10 MH nurses using a semi-structured format and analyses data using the general inductive approach, resulting in 26 sub-themes organised into three over-arching themes: self management is self-responsibility, self-management is self-awareness, self-management is maintaining safety.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1573  
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Author openurl 
  Title Research brief : using a wiki to support student nurses learning discipline-specific health terminology Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 42-43  
  Keywords Wiki; Health terminology; Student nurses  
  Abstract (up) Determines whether a collaborative exercise using a wiki to teach terminology to student nurses results in better learning. Creates a glossary of health terms, using a wiki to aid student learning while providing an environment in which students develop collaborative skills.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1491  
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Author Lim, Anecita Gigi; North, Nicola; Shaw, John openurl 
  Title Nurse prescribing : the New Zealand context Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 18-27  
  Keywords Nurse prescribing; Authorised prescribing; Nurse practitioner; Patient safety; Prescribing education  
  Abstract (up) Examines the introduction of nurse prescribing in NZ with respect to the level of knowledge and skills required of practitioners for safe prescribing. Compares experiences in NZ with those in the US, UK, and Canada. Critiques the higher educational model as the standard for preparation to prescribe, while supporting alternative models for extending prescribing rights.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1493  
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Author Cresswell, Pip; Gilmour, Jean openurl 
  Title The informed consent process in randomised controlled trials : a nurse-led process Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 17-28  
  Keywords Nurse-led process; Informed consent; Randomised-controlled trials; Clinical research nurse  
  Abstract (up) Explores in depth the clinical research nurse role in the informed consent process using a qualitative descriptive approach. Interviews three clinical research nurses, identifying three themes using a thematic analysis approach. Describes the themes: preparatory partnerships, partnering the participant, and partnership with the project. Suggests that the informed consent process in trials can be a nurse-led one.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1489  
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Author Janssen, Josephine; Nelson, Katherine openurl 
  Title Meeting the needs of Maori with diabetes : evaluation of a nurse-led service Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 6-18  
  Keywords Maori health; Diabetes, Indigenous populations; Maori nurses; Case studies  
  Abstract (up) Explores the effectiveness and acceptability of a nurse-led Maori diabetes programme run by Te Hauora O Ngati Rarua for their clients. Uses embedded case study evaluation to assess the programme in relation to the Wagner Chronic Care Model. Confirms the importance of providing culturally-appropriate health services by Maori specialist nurses.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1495  
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Author Hogan, Deborah url  openurl
  Title Transitioning difficulties of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand Type Book Whole
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 66 p.  
  Keywords Migrant nurses; Transition; Surveys  
  Abstract (up) Explores the experiences of overseas-trained nurses (OTNs)who have migrated to NZ within the last two years. Focuses on OTNs' lived experiences and the difficulties they may have experienced when making the transition to practice in the NZ health system. Employs an exploratory, qualitative descriptive methodology to elucidate themes.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1580  
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Author Clendon, Jill; McBride-Henry, Karen openurl 
  Title History of the Child Health and Development Book : part 2: 1945-2000 Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 5-17  
  Keywords Maternal and child health; History of nursing; Plunket, Child health and development record book  
  Abstract (up) Highlights how women challenged the concept of 'medicalised mothering' during the period 1945-2000, and how these views affected the development of the Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health book, or Plunket book. Analyses how the language of the book reflects tensions between competing discourses and knowledge sources among mothers and health professionals.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1492  
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Author Cassidy, Sharon openurl 
  Title Proactive nursing practice and research to address improvement of health care needs of vulnerable children and their families Type Report
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 85 p.  
  Keywords Family nursing; Wounds and injuries; Child health services; Reports  
  Abstract (up) Observes best practice in caring for infants/children with Epidermolysis Bullosa in Asia, Europe and Turkey, and makes recommendations for NZ practice. Compares the NZ approach to pressure injuries with that in Europe. Describes the treatment of superficial and partial thickness burn injuries in NZ. Part of the Margaret May Blackwell Scholarship Reports series.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1413  
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Author Neville, Stephen; Adams, Jeffery; Holdershaw, Judith openurl 
  Title Social marketing campaigns that promote condom use among MSM : a literature review Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 1 Pages 5-16  
  Keywords Gay men's health; Men who have sex with men; Condom use; Sexual risk behaviour; Health promotion; Social marketing  
  Abstract (up) Presents a review of the literature on research-based social marketing initiatives designed to decrease sexually-transmitted infections, including HIV, through condom use by men who have sex with men.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1488  
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Author Gagan, M.J.; Boyd, M.; Wysocki, K.; and Williams, D.J. url  doi
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  Title The first decade of nurse practitioners in New Zealand: A survey of an evolving practice Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Abbreviated Journal JAANP  
  Volume 26 Issue 11 Pages 612-619  
  Keywords Nurse practitioners; Nursing history  
  Abstract (up) Provides an overview of the practices and outcomes of nurse practitioners (NP) across a variety of healthcare specialties since NPs were first registered in 2002. Uses the PEPPA model as a guide for the organisation of data, the discussion of findings, and recommendations for the future.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1845  
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