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Sandford, G. (2013). What do critical care nurses perceive as barriers to mentorship within the critical care environment? Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Seeks to describe the perceptions and experiences of a sample of nurses working in a critical-care tertiary referral centre in New Zealand, engaged in mentorship of new staff and/or student nurses. Undertakes a descriptive study which identifies four barriers within the critical care environment: the impact that clinical workload has on the provision of mentorship; lack of acknowledgement of the mentorship role; challenge of assessment of new and student nurses; insufficient training and knowledge opportunities for mentors.
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Shaw-Brown, H. S. (2013). A survey of Canterbury nurses' perceptions of the activities, effectiveness and benefits of professional supervision. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Aims to enrol all Canterbury nurses involved in professional supervision (PS) to describe their experiences, its effectiveness and the benefits they gained. Includes both nurse supervisees and nurse supervisors, with more than half coming from the mental health sector and the remainder coming from a variety of nursing specialities.
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Baby, M. (2013). Mental health nurses' experiences of patient assaults. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Interviews thirteen registered nurses and one enrolled nurse working in different nursing positions within the Southern District Health Board -- Mental Health Services. Codes data into 24 sub-themes related to the sequence and impact of assaults on the participants. Discusses the nature and impact of assaults and the supportive strategies associated with violence against mental health nurses.
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Hollins, J. (2014). Registered nurses' perceptions and experiences of nursing adolescents in an adult mental health unit. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: 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.
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Harrington, K. (2014). Mental health nurses' understanding of the concept of self-management of borderline personality disorder. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: 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.
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Lala, A. C. (2016). Variability in neonatal gentamicin administration influencing drug delivery kinetics. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: Distributes a self-administered questionnaire to Dunedin Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses to investigate: the site of administration, comparing peripheral intravenous line (PIV) or umbilical venous catheter (UVC); and which dose of gentamicin would be used in two clinical scenarios describing babies of 24 and 32-weeks' gestation. Simulates gentamycin delivery and notes clinical variability.
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Garrett, C. A. (2013). Simulation learning for critical care nurses : an integrative review. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Investigate the current literature on simulation learning as a learning tool for critical care nursing education. Identifies how the evidence demonstrates simulation is an effective learning tool for nurses who are involved in critical care, using the Joanna Briggs Institute quality appraisal tools. Endeavours to explore the experiences of both nurses and educators utilising simulation learning to prepare for critical care nursing.
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Tewin, M. H. (2015). Exploring the impact of the lung cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role on patient care in a regional hospital in New Zealand. Master's thesis, University of Otago, .
Abstract: Distributes a questionnaire to 50 members of the multidisciplinary team within a regional lung cancer service to investigate the impact of an advanced nursing role within the team. Performs an audit of five months of clinical data relating to patients cared for by the lung cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist as judged against the MOH Standards of Service Provision for Lung Cancer Patients in New Zealand .
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Joyce, S. (2013). Running some tests: essays on doctors, nurses and hospital health care. Ph.D. thesis, University of Auckland, . Retrieved May 17, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/20574
Abstract: Comprises three essays on the economics of health-care delivery in hospitals: considers the relationship between gender and/or ethnic concordance between a doctor and patient, and the number of diagnostic tests ordered during a hospital stay; estimates the impact of doctor-patient demographic concordance (where doctor and patient share the same ethnic group and/or gender) on a doctor's decision-making for diagnostic resources and medical treatments; calculates the relationship between ward-level nursing hours and a patient's health outcome, e.g. mortality and length of ward stay. Uses a detailed nursing-staff dataset, a novel instrumental variable for nursing hours (the amount of sick and bereavement leave taken by nurses on a ward) and the separate effect of nursing and patient hours in a ward, on a patient's health outcome.
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Beaver, P. J. (2015). Contemporary patient safety and the challenges for New Zealand. Ph.D. thesis, University of Auckland, . Retrieved May 17, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/28247
Abstract: Outlines the history, emergence, necessity, challenges, and strategies of the patient safety movement. Explores the challenges for staff working to reduce harm and implement safety improvement in NZ hospitals. Considers medical harm as a persistent and expensive threat to public health. Analyses health policy in the US, England and NZ using the theory of countervailing powers, and a shift from medical to managerial dominance. Reviews theories of accidents and risk, and the safety improvement literature. Provides staff perspectives from NZ by means of interviews with doctors, nurses and managers in two hospitals.
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Connolly, M. J. (2015). Clinical leadership of Registered Nurses working in an Emergency Department. Master's thesis, University of Auckland, . Retrieved May 17, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/28383
Abstract: Employs a non-experimental survey design to examine the psychological and structural empowerment, and clinical leadership of Registered Nurses (RNs) working in an adult emergency department (ED) in a large tertiary hospital in Auckland City. Includes qualitative questions relating to those factors that support or inhibit their clinical leadership at point of care.
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Hogan, D. (2014). Transitioning difficulties of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand. Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, . Retrieved May 17, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/7047
Abstract: 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.
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Zambas, S. I. (2013). The consequences of using advanced assessment skills in medical and surgical nursing: keeping patients safe. Doctoral thesis, Auckland University of Technology, . Retrieved May 17, 2024, from http://hdl.handle.net/10292/6960
Abstract: Examines the impact of advanced assessment skills on patients in medical and surgical wards through nurses' stories of using these skills. Highlights the use of auscultation, palpation and percussion by nurses for complex patient presentations within a wide range of clinical situations. Conducts 12 interviews with five nurses from paediatric and adult medical and surgical wards in a large urban hospital in NZ.
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Golding, C. (2012). Clinical supervision for general nurses in NZ: the imperative of finding a way forward -- nurses perceptions of professional/clinical supervision. Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology, .
Abstract: Focuses on two broad themes: perceptions and attitudes of general nurses in in-patient hospital settings towards clinical supervision and how they have found such support to be of benefit to themselves or their practice; organisational documentation policies and procedures available to nurses in order to understand their contribution to, and valuing of, clinical supervision. Seeks to discover whether there is evidence of other factors influencing the provision of, or access to, clinical supervision by general nurses, which influences attitudes and perceptions.
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Cadigan, K. (2017). Supporting the struggling nursing student in clinical practice : a qualitative descriptive study. Master's thesis, , .
Abstract: 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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