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| Author |
Crick, Michelle; MacDonald, Danielle; Perry, Jane; Poole, Nicky |
| Title |
Reflections on the influence of grandmothers on the careers of four nurses |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
21-27 |
| Keywords |
Reflection; Grandmothers; Advanced nursing practice |
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Presents the personal reflections of four nurses who have lived and worked in different parts of the world, revealing the influence of their grandmothers in their career choice. Identifies common values of respect, courage and the importance of listening to others, imparted to the nurses by their grandmothers. Relates these attributes to fundamental elements of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) code of ethics. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1547 |
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| Author |
Hikuroa, Evelyn; Glover, Marewa |
| Title |
Reducing smoking among indigenous nursing students using incentives |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
33 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
17-27 |
| Keywords |
Smoking; Maori nurses; Nursing students; Maori health; Financial incentives |
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Presents the results of a stop-smoking trial using a financial incentive to assist Maori nursing students and a whanau quit-mate to quit smoking. Conducts a marae-based 24-week programme of cessation support with financial incentives in the form of scholarship payments awarded to students incrementally based on proven smoking cessation of both quit mates. Uses focus groups at two points in the programme with students and their quit mates and administers a questionnaire to students at the end of the programme. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1523 |
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| Author |
Washbourne, G A |
| Title |
Registered Nurses' Experiences of How in Situ Simulation Contributes to Ongoing Clinical Skill Development: A Qualitative Descriptive Study |
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Book Whole |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
56 p. |
| Keywords |
Simulation; Nursing education; Post-graduate education; Emergency departments (ED) |
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Recruits Emergency Department (ED) nurses to participate in three semi-structured interviews. Conducts thematic analysis of interview transcripts to identify the effects on clinical skills, and what facilitated participants' learning. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1560 |
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| Author |
Moana, Brenda; Crawford, Ruth; Isaac, Dorothy |
| Title |
Discussing sexual health with older clients: are primary health care nurses sufficiently prepared? |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
63-67 |
| Keywords |
Sexual health; Assessment; Primary health care; Older adults; Surveys |
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Reports some findings of a study which examined primary health care (PHC) nurses' preparedness for engaging older adults in conversation about sexual health research. Examines the experiences and beliefs of PHC nurses working with older clients. Conducts three focus groups with 16 participants who discussed their experiences, values and perceptions of conversations on sexual health with older clients. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1553 |
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| Author |
Walker, Leonie; Willis, Jinny |
| Title |
Prevalence of smoking among New Zealand nursing students 2017 |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Kai Tiaki Nursing Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4-9 |
| Keywords |
Nursing students; Smoking; Surveys |
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Reports the smoking prevalence of nursing students, comparing this with other relevant group and changes in smoking behaviour since this was last reported in 2013. Administers a national online survey of nursing students. Notes rates of smoking for both Maori and non-Maori students. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1536 |
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| Author |
Owen, Katie; Day, Liz; Yang, Diya |
| Title |
Promoting well-being for Chinese international students in an undergraduate nursing programme: reducing culture shock |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
13-20 |
| Keywords |
International students; English as an additional language (EAL); Culture shock; Acculturation; Mental health |
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Reviews literature relating to the experience of international tertiary students, particularly Chinese students, undertaking nursing education. Reports that international students cite poorer mental and physical health outcomes than domestic students, and that students with English as an additional language (EAL) experience culture shock, frustration and stress. Suggests that tertiary institutions need to supply targeted interventions for international students in language and cultural adaptation to promote positive acculturation. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1546 |
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| Author |
Jones, Merryn Anne |
| Title |
'It's hard to ask': examining the factors inflluencing decision-making amongst end-stage renal disease patients considering asking friends and family for a kidney |
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Book Whole |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
126 p. |
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Decision-making; Organ donation; Renal disease; Surveys |
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Seeks to explore the issues surrounding the request for a kidney by end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, in order to gain a better understanding of the decision-making process and motivations of patients as they choose or decline to approach others for a kidney. Interviews participants recruited from patients either on the deceased donor list (DDL) or who were pursuing Living Kidney Donation (LKD). Asks about the challenges of requesting a kidney donation and whether patients could identify strategies that might have been useful to them. Uses a qualitative descriptive approach to analyse interview data. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1544 |
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| Author |
Turney, Faith; Kushner, Bernie |
| Title |
The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
33 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
7-16 |
| Keywords |
Parkinson's Disease; Informal carer; Partner; Caregiver burden |
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Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1521 |
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| Author |
Asbury, Elizabeth A |
| Title |
The importance of conference attendance in developing research collaborations |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Whitireia Nursing and Health Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
24 |
Pages |
59-62 |
| Keywords |
Research; Collaboration; Presentation; Publication |
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Suggests that conferences may play a vital role in creating and maintaining collaborative research relationships. Administers an anonymous questionnaire to 146 research-active, degree-teaching staff employed at Whitireia NZ, to elicit information relating to previous or current research collaborations. Reports the association between conference attendance and collaborative research. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1552 |
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Rodgers, Vivien; Marshall, Bridget; Hey, Frances; Blackwell, Anna; Lewer, Pip |
| Title |
Readiness for providing primary palliative care |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
33 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
P. 31-40 |
| Keywords |
Primary palliative care; Aged residential care; SEQUAL |
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Undertakes a pilot study by specialist Supportive Education and Quality (SEQUAL) palliative care team in 5 aged residential care (ARC) facilities in regional NZ. Conducts a clinical staff survey and facility desktop document review to determine readiness, need for and level of support required, to enhance primary palliative care for residents. Identifies lack of experience and palliative care education among clinical staff. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1589 |
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| Author |
Jones, Bernadette Doris |
| Title |
Achieving equitable asthma services for Maori |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
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Issue |
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Pages |
1v |
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Asthma; Maori children; Primary healthcare; Kaupapa Maori; Maori health; Pou Ora; Maori-centred research |
| Abstract |
Undertakes a qualitative, phenomenological study to explore the experiences of practitioners delivering asthma services to tamariki Maori and their whanau in primary healthcare. Employs a kaupapa Maori methodology in order to provide a Maori perspective to the research. Uses an equity framework in the analysis and interpretation of the results, to ensure alignment with Maori values and aspirations. Interviews 15 doctors and nurses from Maori, mainstream and Very-Low-Cost-Access providers of asthma services. Presents the results using the Pou Ora framework with four main themes: Hauora, Toi Ora, Whanau Ora, and Mauri Ora. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1585 |
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| Author |
Cadigan, Karen |
| Title |
Supporting the struggling nursing student in clinical practice : a qualitative descriptive study |
Type |
Book Whole |
| Year |
2017 |
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 |
Nursing students; Clinical placement; Clinical practice; Clinical Lecturers; Nursing education |
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Utilises a descriptive design methodology to explore the experiences of 14 clinical lecturers who work alongside student nurses in the clinical practice component of the nursing education programme. Highlights issues facing students in the clinical environment. Identifies potential strategies to support struggling student nurses in clinical practice. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1583 |
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