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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Bogati, R., & Pirret, A. (2021). Loneliness among older people living in long-term care settings in a metropolitan city in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Correlates reduced social networks, depression, physical disability, and functional dependence with loneliness in long-term care facilities in NZ. Uses a correlational research design and a convenience sample of 36 older peopl,e with a mean age of 81, from four long-term care facilities in a metropolitan city, to assess functional independence, perceived health and well-being, depression, and levels of loneliness. Suggests that nurses working in such settings should consider and assess loneliness in their care plans for older people.
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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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McLelland, H., Hindmarsh, J. H., & Akroyd, S. (2021). Effective HPV vaccination with Maori male students: Evaluation of a Kaupapa Maori primary-health-care initiative. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(2).
Abstract: Reports on a local multi-component initiative to improve local Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage among Maori male students aged 13-17 years in a rural location in Aotearoa New Zealand. Backgrounds the initiative co-designed by the rural health nurse from a community clinic of the Hauora (Maori health provider) and the principal of the local area school, in order to improve health literacy and provide an environment to support student consent to vaccination. Undertakes an evaluation of the initiative in 2018, comprising 10 key informant interviews and a group discussion with eight male students. Identifies the factors associated with the success of the initiative.
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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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Hales, C., Harris, D., & Rook, H. (2021). Nursing Aotearoa New Zealand and the establishment of the National Close-Contact Service: A critical discussion. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Using exemplars, and the themes of shared human vulnerability and professional authority, this critical discussion draws on theoretical and philosophical nursing perspectives to demonstrate the authors' involvement in the establishment of the National Close-Contact Service (NCCS).
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Berger, S. (2021). Encounters with uncertainty and complexity: Reflecting on infection prevention and control nursing in Aotearoa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Describes the author's experiences working as an infection prevention and control nurse leader. Discusses complex adaptive-systems thinking and the concept of collective competence as theoretical frameworks through which to conceptualise and account for the COVID-19 response. Sets out in a table Canterbury region's COVID-19 Integrated Infection Prevention and Control Response.
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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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Malik, Z. K. C. (2021). Reviving resuscitation skills: Non-invasive ventilator training for ward nurses. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Describes the initiative at Wellington Regional Hospital to upskill ward nurses with non-invasive ventilation training as part of the pro-active response in anticipation of COVID-19 patients. Backgrounds the circumstances and practicalities of creating, teaching, and training advanced skills (non-invasive ventilation education) to ward nurses with limited respiratory experience.
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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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Blunden, J., & Poulsen, M. (2021). Answering the call: Academic nurse educators returning to practice on the eve of COVID-19. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Highlights the value of academic staff having clinical currency that allows them to meet moral and professional responsibilities to return to work during a pandemic. Makes clear that a collaborative relationship between education and healthcare providers allows access to frontline-prepared, highly-skilled registered nurses to be called upon in a time of need. Argues that academic and clinical roles should not be mutually exclusive.
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Thomson, P., Richardson, A., & Foster, G. (2021). Collaborative learning in the COVID-19 pandemic: A change to the delivery of undergraduate nursing education. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Describes an innovative solution to designing meaningful learning activities as substitutes for clinical placements in primary health care settings, in which student nurses focus on collaborative learning in a virtual team. Backgrounds their participation in a project focusing on disaster nursing preparedness and management of the sequelae associated with a disaster, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. Notes how e-learning short courses contributed to student preparation for clinical practice acting as substitutes for clinical experience.
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Winnington, R., & Cook, C. (2021). The gendered role of pastoral care within tertiary education institutions: An autoethnographic reflection during COVID-19. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Highlights the exacerbated gendered inequities for academic women caused by the pandemic, including gender pay gap, and women being channelled into administrative, teaching, and pastoral care roles not recognised with career advancement and remuneration compared to research routes facilitated for male colleagues. Uses a collaborative auto-ethnographic approach to reflect on the authors' experiences of emotional labour in supporting nursing students throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and the invisibility of the work within academia. Notes that the patriarchal construction of academia remains present and highly visible to the detriment of many female career trajectories.
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Cook, C., Brunton, M., Chapman, M. K., & Roskruge, M. (2021). Frontline nurses' sensemaking during the initial phase of the COVID19 pandemic in 2020 Aotearoa New Zealand. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Identifies the impact of the pandemic on front-line nurses, based on qualitative data from a national mixed-methodology study done between October and December 2020. Conducts 29 interviews via Zoom and telephone with nurses in a range of front-line clinical roles. Highlights the place of organisational culture, communication and clinical leadership in either strengthening or weakening professional commitment.
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Jamieson, I., Andrew, C., & King, J. (2021). Keeping our borders safe: The social stigma of nursing in managed isolation and quarantine border facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand, 37(3).
Abstract: Reports a qualitative, single-centre descriptive study of the experiences of nurses
working in managed isolation and quarantine facilities (MIQFs)in Aotearoa New Zealand. Conducts 14 semi-structured interviews, via Zoom, with registered nurses working in MIQFs, focusing on the personal and social impacts on the nurses. Identifies four themes: protecting the community while being a risk to the community; social stigma; families and social connections; being part of, but apart from, other health professionals. Underlines the importance for employers, colleagues, and the wider community of supporting nurses during a pandemic.
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