Water, T., McCall, E., Britnell, S., Rea, M., Thompson, S., & Mearns, G. (2018). Paediatric nurses' understanding and utilisation. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(1).
Abstract: Explores how nurses working in a tertiary-level paediatric health-care facility understand research and evidence-based practice. Offers a descriptive, self-reporting, anonymous questionnaire to 600 paediatric nurses, asking both quantitative and qualitative questions on attitudes, knowledge and barriers relating to research and evidence-based practice utilisation. Identifies the barriers to undertaking research/evidence-based practice in paediatric nursing practice.
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Bowen-Withington, J., Zambas, S., Cook, C., & Neville, S. (2020). Integration of high-fidelity simulation into undergraduate nursing education in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia: an integrative literature review. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(3). Retrieved May 20, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.013
Abstract: Evaluates and synthesises the existing evidence for the use of high-fidelity simulation in undergraduate nursing education programmes. Uses an integrative literature review methodology to retrieve 16 studies relating to student learning from simulation. Identifies a shift in focus from technical to soft skill acquisition.
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Van der Krogt, S., Coombs, M., & Rook, H. (2020). Humour: a purposeful and therapeutic tool in surgical nursing practice. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 36(2). Retrieved May 20, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.008
Abstract: Notes the lack of evidence-based guidance for use of humour by nurses. Uses a qualitative descriptive methodology to explore how surgical nurses determine when and how to employ humour with patients. Enrols 9 RNs working in a surgical ward within a tertiary hospital in semi-strutured interviews to discuss how they assess patient receptiveness, build connections with patients and protect their vulnerability.
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Wiapo, C., & Clark, T. (2022). Weaving together the many strands of Indigenous nursing leadership: Towards a whakapapa model of nursing leadership. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(2). Retrieved May 20, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542
Abstract: Argues that existing mainstream models of nursing leadership, with the addition of matauranga Maori concepts, can be fused into a new Whakapapa nursing leadership model using a Kaupapa Maori approach, that will enhance outcomes for Maori nurse leaders. Discusses the contribution from four existing leadership models: transformational, adaptive, trait theory, and wayfinder. Explains the six conceptual strands of the Whakapapa model of leadership.
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Foster, P., Payne, D., & Neville, S. (2022). An exploration of how nurse education practices may influence nursing students' perception of working in aged care as a registered nurse: A Foucauldian discourse analysis. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(2). Retrieved May 20, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36951/27034542
Abstract: Argues that undergraduate nurse education contributes to the problem of too few nurses choosing to work in aged care, by constructing working in aged care as a lower-status or less valuable area of work than other health-care areas. Examines the issue using Foucauldian discourse analysis to explore the dominant discourses being deployed in relation to clinical experience in aged care. Collects data through semi-structured interviews with 10 senior academic staff members from NZ tertiary institutions. Analyses interview data to reveal how a 'nurse education discourse' and a 'work-ready discourse' were shaping perceptions of aged care as a clinical experience in a variety of ways. Suggests that how and why aged care is utilised as a space to learn a range of nursing skills has the unintended effect of devaluing and discouraging employment in aged care settings.
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Adams, S., Oster, S., & Davis, J. (2022). The training and education of nurse practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand: Time for nationwide refresh [editorial]. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 38(1). Retrieved May 20, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org.10.36951/27034542.2022.01
Abstract: Argues that the following measures must be taken to ensure the ongoing development and establishment of nurse practitioners (NP) across the health sector: review of NP competencies; support for NPs to undertake the nurse practitioner training programme
(NPTP); formation of nationally-consistent and funded NPTPs; mentoring novice NPs; and a national workforce plan for NPs.
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Hutchinson, R., Adams, S., & Cook, C. (2020). From regulation to practice: Mapping the organisational readiness for registered nurse prescribers in a specialty outpatient clinic setting. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 36(1). Retrieved May 20, 2024, from http://dx.doi.org/10.36951/27034542.2020.004
Abstract: Asserts that registered-nurse (RN) prescribing could improve equitable access and care delivery for patients. Uses a mapping tool to reflect how one RN qualified to deliver prescribing services in a sexual health clinic. Emphasises the need for organisational readiness to employ RN prescribers.
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Kell, A. - M., Gilmour, J., & Wissen, K. van. (2018). Nurses' experiences caring for patients surgically treated for oral cavity cancer. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 34(1).
Abstract: Explores nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have had surgery for oral cavity cancer in one NZ hospital, involving wound care, tracheostomy management, oral care, ongoing patient education and the provision of emotional support to patients and families. Interviews three registered nurses about the challenges involved in caring for this patient group; their moral conflict over the effects of surgery on the patients; their professional uncertainty, and the emotional effort involved in nursing oral cavity cancer patients. Suggests the need for informal debriefing, grief counselling, clinical supervision, stress management training, and continuing education in this specialised role.
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Jamieson, I., Harding, T., Withington, J., & Hudson, D. (2019). Men entering nursing: has anything changed? Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 35(2).
Abstract: Conducts thematic analysis to identify two predominant gender scripts: of nursing as women's work, and that men who nurse are homosexual. Notes the associated themes of the effect of negative stereotyping on male nurses' career choice, and their resistance to the stereotype of normative masculinity. Considers that the same barriers to men becoming nurses have remained unchanged since first identified and discussed in the 1960s.
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Pijpker, R., & Wilkinson, J. (2019). Experiences of district nurses working with people with spinal cord injury: a descriptive account. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 35(2).
Abstract: Aims to generate a descriptive account of the experiences of district nurses working with people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Conducts a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with three district nurses about their role. Reveals three themes related to the district nurses' role: tasks; complexity; barriers/enablers affecting performance. Suggests that the role of district health nurses meeting the needs of people with SCI requires review.
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Neville, S., Montayre, J., Napier, S., Macdiarmid, R., Holroyd, E., Britnell, S., et al. (2021). Blended Learning in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australian programmes that lead to registration as a nurse: an integrative review. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Updates what is currently known about blended learning -- the combination of online and face-to-face tuition -- within the NZ and Australian nursing education context, generating new perspectives to inform the evidence-based use of blended learning. Conducts an integrative review, summarising findings in five categories: definitions, teacher qualities; benefits, challenges, and future considerations.
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Marshall, D., & Honey, M. (2021). Simulated actor patients support clinical skill development in undergraduate nurses: a qualitative study. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Explores volunteer actor patients' contribution to developing nursing students' clinical skills from the patient actors' perspective within a simulation learning environment. Describes how actor patients work with nursing students during simulation, providing feedback following each simulation. Conducts focus group interviews with four of these actor patients about their interactions with students, communication, the provision of realism, student engagement, and feedback to students.
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Hales, C. (2021). Timeline: Nursing's response to key COVID-19 events in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Provides a timeline summary of key COVID-19 events in NZ and the response of the nursing profession in order to keep the community safe, care for those with COVID-19, support
the nursing workforce, and adapt and support nursing students to complete their qualifications.
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Lockett, J. (2021). Emergency Department pandemic preparedness: Putting research into action. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Reflects on the introduction of COVID-19 screening protocols for all patients and visitors accessing the Emergency Department (ED) of the hospital where the author was on the senior leadership team. Having just completed research into the perspectives of emergency nurses on pandemic preparedness, shows how these perspectives were incorporated into the protocols.
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Hughes, F., Blackwell, A., Bish, T., Chalmers, C., Foulkes, K., Irvine, L., et al. (2021). The coming of age: Aged residential care nursing in Aotearoa New Zealand in the times of COVID-19. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Provides a commentary on the work of executive nurses within the Nursing Leadership Group of the New Zealand Aged Care Association as COVID-19 spread into some aged residential care (ARC) facilities in early 2020 and threatened the health and wellbeing of many residents and nurses. Examines how the Group influenced the agenda and implementation of policies for ARC and brought the voice of nursing and residents of aged care to the forefront at national and regional levels.
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