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Nursing is one of the most demanding professions in medical science. Nursing is considered to be a noble profession and nurses are called 'ambassadors of hope'. Nursing education provides a groundwork for student nurses through various courses and practical exams. A nurse student has to do the research on a particular topic and present a dissertation on the same, towards the time of earning a degree in nursing. The finalization of a topic among numerous nursing research topics is often a challenging task for students, since it's mandatory to conduct an extensive research on the subject you have chosen and write a simple, comprehensive report or dissertation on the same. Here are a few nursing research topics ideas. You can pick one and research on the same, to prepare a full length presentation. Current Nursing Research Topics Since technology is being upgraded so fast in today's medical world, nurses need to be more proficient with patient care and the usage of medical equipments and technology. Thus, association of technology with nursing could make it one of the current nursing research topics. You can focus on any of the following. y NMS or night monitoring system for capturing the actions of dementia patients: You can evaluate a night monitoring system's performance for tracking the nighttime activities of dementia patients. Dialysis nursing: This research paper can cover the roles of a nephrology nurse in dialysis hospitals and homes. You can include the level of competency expected in theoretical and technology handling, since many sophisticated equipments are being used for dialysis nowadays. Cardiocirculatory emergency techniques and equipments: This will include information about the technology and equipments involved in case of cardiocirculatory emergency.
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Nursing Research Topics in Obstetrics If obstetrics is your niche, you may select any of these nursing research topics in obstetrics. y y VBAC or vaginal birth after cesarean: You may involve a study of how VBAC can serve as an option for previous C section deliveries. Induction of synthetic form of Oxytocin for augmentation: You can research on Oxytocin medication, or pitocin administered during labor and possible risks. Effects of risky circumstances on child and mother from a pathophysiological perspective: You can research on pathophysiology of pregnancy, from a nursing perspective.
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Medical Ethics Related Nursing Research Topics You can focus on any of the following areas. y y y Ethical issues embraced by nursing. Bio ethical principles. Importance of medical ethics in today's online world.
Nursing Philosophy Related Research Topics in Nursing If you are interested in nursing philosophy related research, you may select any of the following nursing research paper topics. y Nursing job outlook: You may explore employment change, furnishing statistics and industry specific expected growth in nursing jobs according to various government agencies, job prospects associated with advanced nursing specialties and salary of a nurse et al.
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Nursing and chronic alcoholism: Nursing research proposal topics like this, would expect emphasis on describing the steps to be adopted by nurses in rehabilitation of chronic alcoholics. You may also involve legal and ethical issues included in rehabilitation of alcoholics for the betterment of their life. This can make a good presentation among several nursing research paper topics related to substance abuse and nursing.
Nursing Student Research Topics If you are on the lookout for nursing student research topics, you may be interested in any of the following. y Betty Neuman: You can explore about neuman's model or neuman's theory incorporating issues associated with nurse patient interaction. You may also include communication techniques in nursing. Patient abuse in nursing facilities: You could incorporate federal regulations in order to control patient abuse in nursing facilities. Staffing related issues, lack of experienced nursing professionals and other factors leading to abuse and government regulations would be the things to be talked about. This would make it one among good nursing research topics.
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Nursing is one of the most critical branch of medical sciences. The profession of nursing is one of the most difficult paths of profession, due to the fact that nursing is not just a science, but it is an art of healing with the help of emotions. One of the most important aspects of nursing is easing a patient's pain, with the help of a human touch. One of the greatest abilities of all nurses is to feel and recognize the pain of patients. If you are a student of any nursing college, then may god bless you! Choosing research topics in nursing can be a really difficult task. Your research paper topic and report has to be simple and yet has to be unique. You may refer to the following ideas to generate research topics in nursing practice. Research more on these ideas and present a truly unique report or research paper. Nurses at Bergen-Belsen Among all the topics for research in nursing, this is probably the most unique one and also an untouched subject. Bergen-Belsen, was a concentration camp, during the second world war. About 60 to 70 thousand Jews, Poles, Russians and POW's were held by the Nazis in this camp. By the end of the war, food and medical supplies were cut off from this camp and a massive epidemic of Typhus broke out within the camp. The condition was further worsened as a result of malnutrition and starvation in some cases. The sights that greeted the allied forces were ghastly. There were 60,000 prisoners who were severely ill with typhus, and the ones who had been starving for a long period of time. They had been stripped off their humanity and had lost the will to live. Further more 13 thousand dead corpses were also found in the camp. The story of Bergen-Belsen is a touching story of how a handful of doctors and nurses from the Allied side, Red Cross nurses and even a few Germans, nursed back to health, the prisoners of this camp. You will find many books and written accounts about the courage, valor and skills of the nurses at the camp. This story is a masterpiece in the history of nursing. In your research, you may elaborate on the following: y y y y y y Typhus and it's outbreak Rehabilitation of the patients Provision of appropriate nutrition Psychological rehabilitation of patients A description of the entire process of rehabilitation and patients care Bringing the patients back to life
Ayurveda Ayurveda is the ancient medical science, that developed in the Indian Subcontinent. The Ayurveda is actually a book about natural medicines that can be used to treat the ailments of the human body. Almost all the remedies that have been described in the book can be used very conveniently. There are no negative effects or side effects of the use of Ayurvedic medicine. You may research on the following: y y y y Natural painkillers that have an almost instant effect Healing wounds with the help of Ayurvedic medication Sources of medication How the nurses can use these medications to help patients
Phobias There are many different phobias, which the patients tend to display. With the help of the list of all phobias, you can generate research topics in nursing. You may emphasize on the following: y y y y Psychological reasons behind the phobia Symptoms and identification How to provide an instant remedy to your patient Available medication
Systems and Modernization With the help of modern sciences, many advanced systems, such as computers and software, that aid the infrastructure of hospitals, have been created. You can prepare a very good set of research topics in nursing elaborating the use and advantages of these systems. You may elaborate on the following: y y y y Available systems New recommendations in the available systems Advantages of these systems How the nurses can use these systems
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Theses and research material
The NZNO Library in Wellington includes a collection of thesis and research material. This material is reference only due to its uniqueness. To view an item, please contact the library and make an appointment. This is to ensure a staff member is available to assist you. If you are unable to visit the NZNO library, you can request an item via the inter-library loan scheme. So go into your local public library, tertiary library or workplace library and they will request the items from us, on your behalf.
Material Held (Alphabetically by author)
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Ainge, N. (2004). Commitment, confidence and cohesion: Auckland general nurses
in the 1985 NZNA wage claim from January-October.
Balir, S.M.S. (1999). The human cost of 'caring' care for registered nurses in clinical practice. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington. Baldwin, A. (1998). Effective home based care to enhance the health status of children under five years: Margaret May Blackwell Study Fellowship Report. Barton, J. (2001). Pain knowledge and attitudes of nurses and midwives in a New Zealand context: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing.
Beale, J. (1988). Disabled people, their care in the United States relative to New Zealand: A report on study leave taken in mid- 1988 supported by the Nursing Education Research Foundation.
Bennison, Carolyn. (2008). Emergency Nurses' perceptions of the impact of postgraduate education on their practice in New Zealand: A thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Health Sciences (Nursing). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Download a copy of this thesis (pdf)
Bickley, J. (2002). A study of medical, nursing and institutional not-for-resuscitation (NFR) discourses: A thesis presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work at
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Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Blackie, S.A.H. (2001). Women, work, study and health:The experience of nurses engaged in paid work and further education: A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Nursing, Massey University.
Bland, M. (2004). All the comforts of home? A critical ethnography of residential aged care in New Zealand. A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at the University of Newcastle
Boyd, L. (2001). "It could have just as easily been me": Nurses working in mental health services who have experienced mental illness: A thesis submitted to Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing.
Brown, C.M. (1992). A study of the origins of the practice nurse subsidy scheme: Research study presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Advanced Diploma in Nursing, Auckland Institute of Technology.
Brown, E. (1999). Work-related back pain among nurses: nurses¶ perceptions of the causative factors: dissertation presented as part requirement for the degree of Master in Public Health, University of Otago.Campbell, M.G. (1986). Report of study leave, June to October 1986. [Auckland]: Disease Unit, Auckland Hospital.
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Christensen, J.C. (1988). The nursed passage: A theoretical framework for the nurse-patient partnership: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements
of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University.
Clapperton, Jackie. (2008). The feasibility of establishing emergency care practitioners in New Zealand: A dissertation submitted for the degree of Masters in Health Sciences at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Clendon, J.M. (2009). Motherhood and the 'Plunket Book': A social history: A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand. Download a copy of this thesis
Cook, Deborah. (2006). Open visiting: does this benefit adult patients in intensive care units?: dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. Download a copy of this thesis
Cordery, Carolyn Joy. (2008). Dimensions of accountability: voices from New Zealand Primary Health Organisations: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting at Victoria University of Wellington. Download a copy of this thesis
Cumming, Glynis. (2008). From a generic to a gynaecological oncology clinical nurse specialist: An evolving role: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. Download a copy of this thesis (pdf)
Dixon, A. (1996). Critical case studies as voice: The difference in practice between enrolled and registered nurses: A thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. [Bedford Park, South Australia]: School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Flinders University of South Australia.
Daniels, A. (2004). Listening to New Zealand nurses: a survey of intent to leave, job satisfaction, job stress and burnout. A thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science. [Auckland?] : [the author], 2004. Human and financial costs generated by nurse shortages, within a context of
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increasing numbers of patients requiring nursing care, demonstrate the potential significance of this study which aims to identify work related factors contributing to New Zealand nurses' intent to leave the job. NB: Comes with CD-rom. CD not available for loan but chapters can be downloaded and sent on request Contents page available here
Dixon, A. (1992). Community trusts in the 1991 health reforms: Submitted in partial requirement for the Degree of Master of Public Policy. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington.
Dunkley, P.A. (1982). Report of study observation tour, July 28 to October 3, 1982. Auckland: National Womens Hospital.
Euswas, P.(W.). (1991). The actualized caring moment: A grounded theory of caring in nursing practice: A thesis presented in fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University, New Zealand.
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Feek, C.M. (1994). Quality and New Zealand's reformed healthcare system: Thesis for the Masters Degree in Public Policy, MAPP 591. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington.
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Fowlie, L.G. (1997). Gastric tube placement in neonates: A research project presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing.
Garlick, A. (2006). Determined to make a difference: A study of public health nursing practice with vulnerable families: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Nursing at Massey University.
Gibbison, B. (2010). Are we there yet?: Factors associated with, and experiences of, weight maintenance in the adult weight management programme in the Waikato. A research portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland.
Grant-Mackie, D. (2000). A literature review of competence in relation to speciality nursing. A research report presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, Massey University. A copy of this report can be downloaded here
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Green, D.E. (1989). Burnout: The elaboration of a stress related syndrome: Submitted for the degree Doctor of Philosophy of the Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
Gunn, D.R. (1999). Caring for the dying adolescent: The lived experience of four mothers: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Science ± Nursing.
Harker, D.Y. (2000). Nurses as patients: the stories of two woman nurse educators as recipients of nursing care. A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in Nursing. Victoria University of Wellington : [author] Download a copy of this thesis here
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Hall, E.M. (1994). Demystifying mentoring: My odyssey encompassing the experiences of New Zealand nurses. A thesis awarded the degree of Master of Commerce (with Distinction), by the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Harding, T.S. (2005). Constructing the "other" : on being a man and a nurse. A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy in Nursing. The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. This study explores the experiences of men who are nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand. Utilising discourse analysis a social constructionist reading of men, masculinity and nursing is provided to offer an alternative reading to much of the extant literature with respect to men in nursing. A copy of this thesis can be downloaded here
Hayward, S. (2009). Evaluation of a change programme: model of nursing care delivery. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master of Health Sciences. Download a copy of this thesis here
Henry, P. (2001). "Coming home safely: A successful transition from hospital to home": Margaret May Blackwell Study Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children, Nursing Education Research Foundation.
Hewson, J. (2004). Professional support for the nurse pracitioner in New Zealand. A dissertation submitted to Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing. [n.l.]: [author]. The Nurse Practitioner role is an important addition to nursing workforce development in New Zealand. At present there are relatively few NPs, however the number of nurses seeking Nursing Council endorsement continues to grow. These nurses are in a unique situation as pioneers having achieved the highest level of autonomous advanced nursing practice. This position will bring with it many challenges for those nurses who are amongst the first in the profession. The intent of this dissertation is to provide a framework of supportive mechanisms on which the emerging NP can draw in their professional domain throughout their career.
Hibberd, J.M. (1987). The labour disputes of Alberta nurses, 1977-1982: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Health Care Planning and Evaluation. Edmonton, Alberta: University of Alberta.
Hill, A.A. (1982). The history of midwifery from 1840 to 1979: With specific reference to the training and education of the student midwife: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education. Auckland: University of Auckland.
Hill, L. (1994). Feminism and unionism in New Zealand: Organising the markets for womens work: A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at the University of Canterbury.
Holloway, A. (1982). Report of graduate studies in the United States, 1979-1981. Holmes, M. (1989). Report on study tour of USA, UK and Australia on HIV/AIDS, October 1988 - February 1989. Honey, M. (1996). New Zealand Practice Nurses' use of and attitude toward computers: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University.
Honeyfield, Margy. (2008). The necessity of effective nursing leadership for the retention of professional hospital nurses: A dissertation submitted to Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing, May 2008. Download a copy of this thesis
Hooker, Michelle. (2010). Implementing the rheumatic fever guidelines: Identifying the challenges and crossing the theory/practice divide:A research portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Sciences, The University of Auckland.., 2010. Download a copy of this thesis
Houliston, Sally Leigh. (2007). Flight nurse perceptions of factors influencing clinical decision making in their practice environment: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Taradale, New Zealand
Idour, M.G. (1997). "Stepping beyond the known": The lived experience of returning registered nurse students: An interpretive descriptive study: A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, College of Education, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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Irvine, D.D. (2000). Nursing accountability: A professional approach: A 152.786 (50 point) research report: Presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Studies at Massey University.
Irvine, H.J. (1998). Professional supervision for nurses and midwives. Report to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Wellington, May 1998.
Jones, S.E.R. (1994). Career transition: From professional to manager in the health service: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Philosophy in Management Studies and Labour Relations. University of Auckland.
Jacobs, Susan Haas. (2005). Advanced nursing practice and the nurse practitioner: New Zealand Nursing's professional project in the late 20th century. A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. {Hawkes Bay] : [author].
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Beginning with the question, "what are the forces and voices influencing the meaning of the concept, and the development of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand in the 1990s", this thesis uses an historical sociological approach to explore what New Zealand nursing is becoming and what it is ceasing to be.
Jones, R.G. (2000). Rongoa M ori and primary health care: [Thesis]. Can be downloaded from: www.hauora.com
Jones, S. (1995). Presentations by the 1995 NERF Travelling Scholar ± Shelley
Jones.
Julian, R. (1992). Adolescent health: professional training study: The Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Curricula.
Kiro, C. A. (2000). M ori health policy and practice: Kimihia hauora M ori. Ngapuhi, Hgati-Hine, Ngati Te Rangiwewehe: A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, Albany,
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2000. Krause, I.S. (1978). A perspective on industrial relations in nursing in New Zealand: A thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Lamb, Jill. (2009). The effect of cigarette smoking on the frequency of colposcopy visits, treatments and referrals: a pilot study. A thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Health Sciences (Nursing-Clinical) at the University of Otago, Chrischurch New Zealand. Revised edition May 2009. Download a copy of this thesis
Litchfield, M.C. (1997). The process of nursing partnership in family health: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota. Lemire, R. G. (1991). Presentations by the 1991 NERF Travelling Scholar ± Ginette L. Rodger. Litchfield, M.C. (1993). The process of health patterning in families with young children who have been repeatedly hospitalised: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science.
Lynch, T. ( 2005). A qualitative descriptive study of youth with Crohn¶s disease : a dissertation submitted to the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science. This qualitative descriptive study explores the experience of four youth between the ages of 16-21 years who were diagnosed with Crohn's disease within 18 months of commencement of this study. It explores the experience of living with Crohn's disease, involving what it is like to endure the symptoms, investigations, surgery and recovery and changes to social life including relationships with family, friends, school, work or study. The experience and struggle is ongoing. Lumby, J. (1993). Presentations by the 1993 NERF Travelling Scholar ± Professor Judy Lumby. Macfie, B. (2003). The exploration of primary health care nursing for child and family health: Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship, 2002
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McClure, M. L. (1988). Presentations by the 1988 NERF Travelling Scholar ± Margaret L. McClure. McCool, J.M. (2008). Skills and knowledge retention after a resuscitation course: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Nursing at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Taradale, New Zealand. Special acknowledgment to NERF & GHH for their research grant.
McKillop, A.M. (1998). Native health nursing in New Zealand 1911-1930: A new work and a new profession for women: Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Nursing at Massey University.
McLean, J. (2007). Pushing the boundaries: Relationships with adolescents: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied).
McLees, M.A. (1988). The career patterns and orientations of nurses: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Edmonton, Alberta: Department of Educational Administration, University of Alberta.
McNamara, N. (2007). The meaning of the experience for ICU nurses when a family member is critically ill: A hermeneutic phenomenological study. Madide, S. (2003). Effects of night shift schedules on nurses working in a private hospital in South Africa: A project report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Master of Science degree in Ergonomics. Industrial Ergonomics Division, Division of Industrial Ergonomics, Lulea University of Technology. http://epubl.ltu.se/1402-1617/2003/084/LTU-EX-03084-SE.pdf
Mahoney, L. (2008). Making the invisible visible: Public health nurses role with children who live with a parent with a mental illness. A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. View abstract (PDF, 1 page) View or download Making the invisible visible (PDF, 119 pages, 1.4MB)
Marlow, S. A. (2007). A voyage of grief and beauty: a phenomenological study of the experience of supporting a family member with an intellectual disability who is dying in a community setting: a thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing.
Mason, B. (2002). An analysis of the role of the practice nurse in primary health care, 2000/2001: A thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Health Sciences (Nursing).
Maw, H. (2005). The challenge of developing Primary Health Care nurse practitioner roles in rural New Zealand. A dissertation submitted to Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing. Link here to download a copy of this document
McClunie-Trust, P. (2000). Body boundaries and discursive practices in life threatening illness: Narratives of the self. MA thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Can be downloaded from:
http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/handle/10063/489
McClunie-Trust, P. (2010). Negotiating boundaries: The nurse family member caring for her own relative in palliative care. Doctoral thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Can be downloaded from: http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz//handle/10063/1393
Miles, MAP. (2005). A critical analysis of the relationships between nursing, medicine and the government in New Zealand 1984-2001. A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Otago, Dunedin, November 2005. [Christchurch?] : [the author], 2005. This thesis concerns an investigation of the tripartite arrangements between the government, the nursing and the medical sectors in New Zealand over the period 1984 to 2001 with a particular focus on primary health care. The starting point is the commencement of the health reforms instituted by the Fourth New Zealand Labour Government of 1984.
Mockford, A. (November 2009). The exploration of systems and technologies to enhance the healthcare of children under five. Margaret May Blackwell Trust Travel Study fellowship 2008/2009.
Mockford, A. (2008). An exploratory descriptive study of the needs of parents after their young child is discharged from hospital following an admission with an acute illness: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/handle/10063/658
Moody, A.L. (1986). Professionalism versus unionism: Impact of involvement in wage negotiations since 1969 on the New Zealand Nurses Association members : Submitted for: Diploma of Industrial Relations, Victoria University of Wellington, 30th September 1986.
Morgan, F. A. (2006). Primary health care nurses supporting families parenting preterm infants : a thesis submitted for the degree of Masters in Health Science (Nursing) at the University of Otago. Dunedin, New Zealand. Birth of a baby earlier than 37 weeks gestation ushers in a period of uncertainty and stress for parents. Uncertainties may center on whether their infant will survive and what ongoing growth and developmental issues their infant will face. Once infants are discharged from hospital, primary health care nurses have an opportunity to play a unique role in teaching, touching and empowering these stressed families.
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Nicol, I. (1981). Combining the Plunket and public health nurses¶ roles in an urban area: A feasibility study.
O¶Malley, J.E. (2001). Critical social analysis of acute institutionally based mental health nursing following an action research project: A thesis presented in fulfilment of
the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Oxenbridge, S. (1992). Public sector collective bargaining in the post Employment Contracts Act environment: A case study.
Picken, M. J. (2006). Humanitarian nurses¶ stories of their experiences in areas of natural disaster and conflict: A research paper submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing (Clinical).
Payne, D.L. (1990). The first eighteen months of "management of change" in the state health sector - did the nurses get what they bargained for?: Impact of involvement in management decision making on the NZ Nurses Association members: Submitted in partial requirement for the Diploma of Industrial Relations at
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the Victoria University of Wellington, 6 October 1990. Paton, B. I. (2003). Unready-to-hand as adventure: knowing within the practice wisdom of clinical nurse educators: a thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.
Pocknall, H. (1992). Unintentional injuries in small children. Report from a study in Sweden focusing on injury prevention in small children. Margaret May Blackwell fellowship
Richardson, Fran. (2000). What is it like to teach cultural safety in a New Zealand Nursing education programme? A thesis carried out in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master of Arts - Nursing. Massey University, Wellington. Title page and abstract (pdf)
Ramsden, I.M. (2002). Cultural safety and nursing education in Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Copy can be downloaded from: http://culturalsafety.massey.ac.nz
Rickard, D. (1999). "Parents as experts: Partnership in the care of the chronically ill children": Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study, Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children, 1999.
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Roberts, F. (1999). The people, the programme and the place: Nurses' perceptions of the Lakeland Health Professional Development Programme: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing.
Rodgers, J.A. (1985). Nursing education in New Zealand, 1883 to 1930: The persistence of the Nightingale ethos: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education at Massey University.
Rolls, S. L. (2006). An exploration of workplace violence in the Emergency Department: Are emergency nurses safe? : A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Arts (Applied) in Nursing. An exploration of workplace violence in the Emergency Department: Are emergency nurses safe? (pdf, 657 KB)
Rummell, L. (1993). The proving ground: The lived world of nursing students in their pre-registration clinical experience: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Nursing at Massey University.
Shih, Li-Chin. (2009). Impact of dialysis on rurally based Mäori clients and their Whänau: A research portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland. Download a copy of this thesis
Smillie, A. (2003). The end of tranquility : an exploration of some organisational and societal factors that generated discord upon the introduction of trained nurses into New Zealand hospitals, 1885-1914 : a research paper submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington.
Simon, V.N. (2000). Characterising Maaori nursing practice: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Sciences at the University of Waikato.
Spackman. N. E. (2008). Nurses' early experiences with patient death: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Health Pyschology. Auckland: University of Auckland. Title page and abstract (pdf)
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Spence, Deb and Anderson, Maxine. (2006). Implementing a prescribing practicum within a Masters programme in advanced nursing practice. A pilot study. [Auckland; Hawkes Bay] : [The authors], 2006. This report presents the findings and recommendations derived from a collaborative action research pilot project undertaken alongside the implementation of two nurse prescribing practicum courses in New Zealand. Download a copy of this report
Spiers, J.A. (1994). The dance in caring: Negotiating nurse-client interactions using politeness as a communication strategy: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing. Edmonton, Canada: Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.
Stevenson, A.F. (1997). Realities and rhetoric: General hospital nursing in New Zealand 1945 -1960: Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington.
Surtees, Ruth Joy. (2003). Midwifery as Feminist Praxis in Aotearoa/New Zealand: A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of doctor of Philosophy in Education. Christchurch: University of Canterbury.
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Taua, Chris. (2005). Revisiting the past: A focused ethnography of contemporary dual diagnosis nursing practice. A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Christchurch] : [author], 2005. Download a copy of this thesis
Thomson, C.P. (1990). Towards a model of professional union organisation: A case study of the New Zealand Nurses Association and Auckland Public Hospital: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Commerce in Management Studies and Labour Relations, University of Auckland, 1990: [unpublished thesis].
Tautua, P. (2002). Exploring primary health care nursing for child and family health (specifically targeting 0-5 year's age group): Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children 2002.
Thomson, M. (1974). A study of the position of staff sister in a New Zealand hospital: A thesis submitted to Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Sociology.
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Thompson, C. (2005). Caring for people with mental health problems who present at the emergency department: a nurse educator¶s journey. A research project submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts (Applied) in Nursing. Victoria University of Wellington. The aim of this research paper was to explore the education needs of ED nurses when caring for people with mental health problems. A literature review was undertaken to investigate the broad education strategies available to overcome these challenges. Diverse approaches were identified such as workshops, clinical guidelines, and mental health consultation-liaison roles. Research was also identified that examined ED nursing attitudes and their learning needs in relation to mental health. The abstract,contents page and section one can be downloaded here
Thomson, M. (1979). Overseas study programme: report, 1978/79 Water, T. (2008). The meaning of being in dilemma in pediatric practice: A phenomenological study. A thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree Doctor of Philosophy. Download a copy of this thesis (pdf)
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Wenmoth, J. (199?). Involuntary unemployment: A grounded theory analysis of the experience of five nurses. Wagener, S. (1994). The nursing management of the acutely ill child in communities without readily available specialist paediatric services. Wenmouth, J. (1990). A phenomenological study examining the experience of
nausea, vomiting and retching associated with pregnancy.
Wepa, D.T.N. (2001). An exploration of the experiences of cultural safety educators: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy, Massey University, 2001.
Williams, D. J. (2006). ³One for the boys´: an evaluative study of Primary Health Care access by men in Tairawhiti: a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing.
Williams, B.G. (2000). The primacy of the nurse in New Zealand 1960s-1990s: Attitudes, beliefs and responses over time: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Wilson, D.S. (2001). Transforming nursing education: A legitimacy of difference: A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the University of Canterbury.
Woods, M. (2007). Parental resistance: Mobile and transitory discourses: A discursive analysis of parental resistance towards medical treatment for a seriously ill child. A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Wynn-Williams. (2006). The lived experience of being a core midwife in a New Zealand Maternity unit: An interpretive study: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Midwifery.
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Nursing Research Topics in Obstetrics If obstetrics is your niche, you may select any of these nursing research topics in obstetrics. y y VBAC or vaginal birth after cesarean: You may involve a study of how VBAC can serve as an option for previous C section deliveries. Induction of synthetic form of Oxytocin for augmentation: You can research on Oxytocin medication, or pitocin administered during labor and possible risks. Effects of risky circumstances on child and mother from a pathophysiological perspective: You can research on pathophysiology of pregnancy, from a nursing perspective.
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Medical Ethics Related Nursing Research Topics You can focus on any of the following areas. y y y Ethical issues embraced by nursing. Bio ethical principles. Importance of medical ethics in today's online world.
Nursing Philosophy Related Research Topics in Nursing If you are interested in nursing philosophy related research, you may select any of the following nursing research paper topics. y Nursing job outlook: You may explore employment change, furnishing statistics and industry specific expected growth in nursing jobs according to various government agencies, job prospects associated with advanced nursing specialties and salary of a nurse et al.
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Nursing and chronic alcoholism: Nursing research proposal topics like this, would expect emphasis on describing the steps to be adopted by nurses in rehabilitation of chronic alcoholics. You may also involve legal and ethical issues included in rehabilitation of alcoholics for the betterment of their life. This can make a good presentation among several nursing research paper topics related to substance abuse and nursing.
Nursing Student Research Topics If you are on the lookout for nursing student research topics, you may be interested in any of the following. y Betty Neuman: You can explore about neuman's model or neuman's theory incorporating issues associated with nurse patient interaction. You may also include communication techniques in nursing. Patient abuse in nursing facilities: You could incorporate federal regulations in order to control patient abuse in nursing facilities. Staffing related issues, lack of experienced nursing professionals and other factors leading to abuse and government regulations would be the things to be talked about. This would make it one among good nursing research topics.
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Nursing is one of the most critical branch of medical sciences. The profession of nursing is one of the most difficult paths of profession, due to the fact that nursing is not just a science, but it is an art of healing with the help of emotions. One of the most important aspects of nursing is easing a patient's pain, with the help of a human touch. One of the greatest abilities of all nurses is to feel and recognize the pain of patients. If you are a student of any nursing college, then may god bless you! Choosing research topics in nursing can be a really difficult task. Your research paper topic and report has to be simple and yet has to be unique. You may refer to the following ideas to generate research topics in nursing practice. Research more on these ideas and present a truly unique report or research paper. Nurses at Bergen-Belsen Among all the topics for research in nursing, this is probably the most unique one and also an untouched subject. Bergen-Belsen, was a concentration camp, during the second world war. About 60 to 70 thousand Jews, Poles, Russians and POW's were held by the Nazis in this camp. By the end of the war, food and medical supplies were cut off from this camp and a massive epidemic of Typhus broke out within the camp. The condition was further worsened as a result of malnutrition and starvation in some cases. The sights that greeted the allied forces were ghastly. There were 60,000 prisoners who were severely ill with typhus, and the ones who had been starving for a long period of time. They had been stripped off their humanity and had lost the will to live. Further more 13 thousand dead corpses were also found in the camp. The story of Bergen-Belsen is a touching story of how a handful of doctors and nurses from the Allied side, Red Cross nurses and even a few Germans, nursed back to health, the prisoners of this camp. You will find many books and written accounts about the courage, valor and skills of the nurses at the camp. This story is a masterpiece in the history of nursing. In your research, you may elaborate on the following: y y y y y y Typhus and it's outbreak Rehabilitation of the patients Provision of appropriate nutrition Psychological rehabilitation of patients A description of the entire process of rehabilitation and patients care Bringing the patients back to life
Ayurveda Ayurveda is the ancient medical science, that developed in the Indian Subcontinent. The Ayurveda is actually a book about natural medicines that can be used to treat the ailments of the human body. Almost all the remedies that have been described in the book can be used very conveniently. There are no negative effects or side effects of the use of Ayurvedic medicine. You may research on the following: y y y y Natural painkillers that have an almost instant effect Healing wounds with the help of Ayurvedic medication Sources of medication How the nurses can use these medications to help patients
Phobias There are many different phobias, which the patients tend to display. With the help of the list of all phobias, you can generate research topics in nursing. You may emphasize on the following: y y y y Psychological reasons behind the phobia Symptoms and identification How to provide an instant remedy to your patient Available medication
Systems and Modernization With the help of modern sciences, many advanced systems, such as computers and software, that aid the infrastructure of hospitals, have been created. You can prepare a very good set of research topics in nursing elaborating the use and advantages of these systems. You may elaborate on the following: y y y y Available systems New recommendations in the available systems Advantages of these systems How the nurses can use these systems
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Leadership Styles in Nursing Cummunication Techniques in Nursing
Theses and research material
The NZNO Library in Wellington includes a collection of thesis and research material. This material is reference only due to its uniqueness. To view an item, please contact the library and make an appointment. This is to ensure a staff member is available to assist you. If you are unable to visit the NZNO library, you can request an item via the inter-library loan scheme. So go into your local public library, tertiary library or workplace library and they will request the items from us, on your behalf.
Material Held (Alphabetically by author)
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Ainge, N. (2004). Commitment, confidence and cohesion: Auckland general nurses
in the 1985 NZNA wage claim from January-October.
Balir, S.M.S. (1999). The human cost of 'caring' care for registered nurses in clinical practice. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington. Baldwin, A. (1998). Effective home based care to enhance the health status of children under five years: Margaret May Blackwell Study Fellowship Report. Barton, J. (2001). Pain knowledge and attitudes of nurses and midwives in a New Zealand context: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing.
Beale, J. (1988). Disabled people, their care in the United States relative to New Zealand: A report on study leave taken in mid- 1988 supported by the Nursing Education Research Foundation.
Bennison, Carolyn. (2008). Emergency Nurses' perceptions of the impact of postgraduate education on their practice in New Zealand: A thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Health Sciences (Nursing). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Download a copy of this thesis (pdf)
Bickley, J. (2002). A study of medical, nursing and institutional not-for-resuscitation (NFR) discourses: A thesis presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work at
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Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Blackie, S.A.H. (2001). Women, work, study and health:The experience of nurses engaged in paid work and further education: A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Nursing, Massey University.
Bland, M. (2004). All the comforts of home? A critical ethnography of residential aged care in New Zealand. A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at the University of Newcastle
Boyd, L. (2001). "It could have just as easily been me": Nurses working in mental health services who have experienced mental illness: A thesis submitted to Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing.
Brown, C.M. (1992). A study of the origins of the practice nurse subsidy scheme: Research study presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Advanced Diploma in Nursing, Auckland Institute of Technology.
Brown, E. (1999). Work-related back pain among nurses: nurses¶ perceptions of the causative factors: dissertation presented as part requirement for the degree of Master in Public Health, University of Otago.Campbell, M.G. (1986). Report of study leave, June to October 1986. [Auckland]: Disease Unit, Auckland Hospital.
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Christensen, J.C. (1988). The nursed passage: A theoretical framework for the nurse-patient partnership: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements
of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University.
Clapperton, Jackie. (2008). The feasibility of establishing emergency care practitioners in New Zealand: A dissertation submitted for the degree of Masters in Health Sciences at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Clendon, J.M. (2009). Motherhood and the 'Plunket Book': A social history: A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand. Download a copy of this thesis
Cook, Deborah. (2006). Open visiting: does this benefit adult patients in intensive care units?: dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. Download a copy of this thesis
Cordery, Carolyn Joy. (2008). Dimensions of accountability: voices from New Zealand Primary Health Organisations: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting at Victoria University of Wellington. Download a copy of this thesis
Cumming, Glynis. (2008). From a generic to a gynaecological oncology clinical nurse specialist: An evolving role: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. Download a copy of this thesis (pdf)
Dixon, A. (1996). Critical case studies as voice: The difference in practice between enrolled and registered nurses: A thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. [Bedford Park, South Australia]: School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Flinders University of South Australia.
Daniels, A. (2004). Listening to New Zealand nurses: a survey of intent to leave, job satisfaction, job stress and burnout. A thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science. [Auckland?] : [the author], 2004. Human and financial costs generated by nurse shortages, within a context of
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increasing numbers of patients requiring nursing care, demonstrate the potential significance of this study which aims to identify work related factors contributing to New Zealand nurses' intent to leave the job. NB: Comes with CD-rom. CD not available for loan but chapters can be downloaded and sent on request Contents page available here
Dixon, A. (1992). Community trusts in the 1991 health reforms: Submitted in partial requirement for the Degree of Master of Public Policy. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington.
Dunkley, P.A. (1982). Report of study observation tour, July 28 to October 3, 1982. Auckland: National Womens Hospital.
Euswas, P.(W.). (1991). The actualized caring moment: A grounded theory of caring in nursing practice: A thesis presented in fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University, New Zealand.
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Feek, C.M. (1994). Quality and New Zealand's reformed healthcare system: Thesis for the Masters Degree in Public Policy, MAPP 591. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington.
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Fowlie, L.G. (1997). Gastric tube placement in neonates: A research project presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing.
Garlick, A. (2006). Determined to make a difference: A study of public health nursing practice with vulnerable families: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Nursing at Massey University.
Gibbison, B. (2010). Are we there yet?: Factors associated with, and experiences of, weight maintenance in the adult weight management programme in the Waikato. A research portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland.
Grant-Mackie, D. (2000). A literature review of competence in relation to speciality nursing. A research report presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, Massey University. A copy of this report can be downloaded here
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Green, D.E. (1989). Burnout: The elaboration of a stress related syndrome: Submitted for the degree Doctor of Philosophy of the Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
Gunn, D.R. (1999). Caring for the dying adolescent: The lived experience of four mothers: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Science ± Nursing.
Harker, D.Y. (2000). Nurses as patients: the stories of two woman nurse educators as recipients of nursing care. A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in Nursing. Victoria University of Wellington : [author] Download a copy of this thesis here
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Hall, E.M. (1994). Demystifying mentoring: My odyssey encompassing the experiences of New Zealand nurses. A thesis awarded the degree of Master of Commerce (with Distinction), by the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Harding, T.S. (2005). Constructing the "other" : on being a man and a nurse. A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy in Nursing. The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. This study explores the experiences of men who are nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand. Utilising discourse analysis a social constructionist reading of men, masculinity and nursing is provided to offer an alternative reading to much of the extant literature with respect to men in nursing. A copy of this thesis can be downloaded here
Hayward, S. (2009). Evaluation of a change programme: model of nursing care delivery. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master of Health Sciences. Download a copy of this thesis here
Henry, P. (2001). "Coming home safely: A successful transition from hospital to home": Margaret May Blackwell Study Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children, Nursing Education Research Foundation.
Hewson, J. (2004). Professional support for the nurse pracitioner in New Zealand. A dissertation submitted to Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing. [n.l.]: [author]. The Nurse Practitioner role is an important addition to nursing workforce development in New Zealand. At present there are relatively few NPs, however the number of nurses seeking Nursing Council endorsement continues to grow. These nurses are in a unique situation as pioneers having achieved the highest level of autonomous advanced nursing practice. This position will bring with it many challenges for those nurses who are amongst the first in the profession. The intent of this dissertation is to provide a framework of supportive mechanisms on which the emerging NP can draw in their professional domain throughout their career.
Hibberd, J.M. (1987). The labour disputes of Alberta nurses, 1977-1982: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Health Care Planning and Evaluation. Edmonton, Alberta: University of Alberta.
Hill, A.A. (1982). The history of midwifery from 1840 to 1979: With specific reference to the training and education of the student midwife: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education. Auckland: University of Auckland.
Hill, L. (1994). Feminism and unionism in New Zealand: Organising the markets for womens work: A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at the University of Canterbury.
Holloway, A. (1982). Report of graduate studies in the United States, 1979-1981. Holmes, M. (1989). Report on study tour of USA, UK and Australia on HIV/AIDS, October 1988 - February 1989. Honey, M. (1996). New Zealand Practice Nurses' use of and attitude toward computers: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University.
Honeyfield, Margy. (2008). The necessity of effective nursing leadership for the retention of professional hospital nurses: A dissertation submitted to Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing, May 2008. Download a copy of this thesis
Hooker, Michelle. (2010). Implementing the rheumatic fever guidelines: Identifying the challenges and crossing the theory/practice divide:A research portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Sciences, The University of Auckland.., 2010. Download a copy of this thesis
Houliston, Sally Leigh. (2007). Flight nurse perceptions of factors influencing clinical decision making in their practice environment: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Taradale, New Zealand
Idour, M.G. (1997). "Stepping beyond the known": The lived experience of returning registered nurse students: An interpretive descriptive study: A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, College of Education, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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Irvine, D.D. (2000). Nursing accountability: A professional approach: A 152.786 (50 point) research report: Presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Studies at Massey University.
Irvine, H.J. (1998). Professional supervision for nurses and midwives. Report to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Wellington, May 1998.
Jones, S.E.R. (1994). Career transition: From professional to manager in the health service: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Philosophy in Management Studies and Labour Relations. University of Auckland.
Jacobs, Susan Haas. (2005). Advanced nursing practice and the nurse practitioner: New Zealand Nursing's professional project in the late 20th century. A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. {Hawkes Bay] : [author].
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Beginning with the question, "what are the forces and voices influencing the meaning of the concept, and the development of advanced nursing practice in New Zealand in the 1990s", this thesis uses an historical sociological approach to explore what New Zealand nursing is becoming and what it is ceasing to be.
Jones, R.G. (2000). Rongoa M ori and primary health care: [Thesis]. Can be downloaded from: www.hauora.com
Jones, S. (1995). Presentations by the 1995 NERF Travelling Scholar ± Shelley
Jones.
Julian, R. (1992). Adolescent health: professional training study: The Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Curricula.
Kiro, C. A. (2000). M ori health policy and practice: Kimihia hauora M ori. Ngapuhi, Hgati-Hine, Ngati Te Rangiwewehe: A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, Albany,
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2000. Krause, I.S. (1978). A perspective on industrial relations in nursing in New Zealand: A thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Lamb, Jill. (2009). The effect of cigarette smoking on the frequency of colposcopy visits, treatments and referrals: a pilot study. A thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Health Sciences (Nursing-Clinical) at the University of Otago, Chrischurch New Zealand. Revised edition May 2009. Download a copy of this thesis
Litchfield, M.C. (1997). The process of nursing partnership in family health: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota. Lemire, R. G. (1991). Presentations by the 1991 NERF Travelling Scholar ± Ginette L. Rodger. Litchfield, M.C. (1993). The process of health patterning in families with young children who have been repeatedly hospitalised: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science.
Lynch, T. ( 2005). A qualitative descriptive study of youth with Crohn¶s disease : a dissertation submitted to the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science. This qualitative descriptive study explores the experience of four youth between the ages of 16-21 years who were diagnosed with Crohn's disease within 18 months of commencement of this study. It explores the experience of living with Crohn's disease, involving what it is like to endure the symptoms, investigations, surgery and recovery and changes to social life including relationships with family, friends, school, work or study. The experience and struggle is ongoing. Lumby, J. (1993). Presentations by the 1993 NERF Travelling Scholar ± Professor Judy Lumby. Macfie, B. (2003). The exploration of primary health care nursing for child and family health: Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship, 2002
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McClure, M. L. (1988). Presentations by the 1988 NERF Travelling Scholar ± Margaret L. McClure. McCool, J.M. (2008). Skills and knowledge retention after a resuscitation course: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Nursing at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Taradale, New Zealand. Special acknowledgment to NERF & GHH for their research grant.
McKillop, A.M. (1998). Native health nursing in New Zealand 1911-1930: A new work and a new profession for women: Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Nursing at Massey University.
McLean, J. (2007). Pushing the boundaries: Relationships with adolescents: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied).
McLees, M.A. (1988). The career patterns and orientations of nurses: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Edmonton, Alberta: Department of Educational Administration, University of Alberta.
McNamara, N. (2007). The meaning of the experience for ICU nurses when a family member is critically ill: A hermeneutic phenomenological study. Madide, S. (2003). Effects of night shift schedules on nurses working in a private hospital in South Africa: A project report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Master of Science degree in Ergonomics. Industrial Ergonomics Division, Division of Industrial Ergonomics, Lulea University of Technology. http://epubl.ltu.se/1402-1617/2003/084/LTU-EX-03084-SE.pdf
Mahoney, L. (2008). Making the invisible visible: Public health nurses role with children who live with a parent with a mental illness. A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. View abstract (PDF, 1 page) View or download Making the invisible visible (PDF, 119 pages, 1.4MB)
Marlow, S. A. (2007). A voyage of grief and beauty: a phenomenological study of the experience of supporting a family member with an intellectual disability who is dying in a community setting: a thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing.
Mason, B. (2002). An analysis of the role of the practice nurse in primary health care, 2000/2001: A thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Health Sciences (Nursing).
Maw, H. (2005). The challenge of developing Primary Health Care nurse practitioner roles in rural New Zealand. A dissertation submitted to Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Nursing. Link here to download a copy of this document
McClunie-Trust, P. (2000). Body boundaries and discursive practices in life threatening illness: Narratives of the self. MA thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Can be downloaded from:
http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/handle/10063/489
McClunie-Trust, P. (2010). Negotiating boundaries: The nurse family member caring for her own relative in palliative care. Doctoral thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Can be downloaded from: http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz//handle/10063/1393
Miles, MAP. (2005). A critical analysis of the relationships between nursing, medicine and the government in New Zealand 1984-2001. A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Otago, Dunedin, November 2005. [Christchurch?] : [the author], 2005. This thesis concerns an investigation of the tripartite arrangements between the government, the nursing and the medical sectors in New Zealand over the period 1984 to 2001 with a particular focus on primary health care. The starting point is the commencement of the health reforms instituted by the Fourth New Zealand Labour Government of 1984.
Mockford, A. (November 2009). The exploration of systems and technologies to enhance the healthcare of children under five. Margaret May Blackwell Trust Travel Study fellowship 2008/2009.
Mockford, A. (2008). An exploratory descriptive study of the needs of parents after their young child is discharged from hospital following an admission with an acute illness: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/handle/10063/658
Moody, A.L. (1986). Professionalism versus unionism: Impact of involvement in wage negotiations since 1969 on the New Zealand Nurses Association members : Submitted for: Diploma of Industrial Relations, Victoria University of Wellington, 30th September 1986.
Morgan, F. A. (2006). Primary health care nurses supporting families parenting preterm infants : a thesis submitted for the degree of Masters in Health Science (Nursing) at the University of Otago. Dunedin, New Zealand. Birth of a baby earlier than 37 weeks gestation ushers in a period of uncertainty and stress for parents. Uncertainties may center on whether their infant will survive and what ongoing growth and developmental issues their infant will face. Once infants are discharged from hospital, primary health care nurses have an opportunity to play a unique role in teaching, touching and empowering these stressed families.
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Nicol, I. (1981). Combining the Plunket and public health nurses¶ roles in an urban area: A feasibility study.
O¶Malley, J.E. (2001). Critical social analysis of acute institutionally based mental health nursing following an action research project: A thesis presented in fulfilment of
the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Oxenbridge, S. (1992). Public sector collective bargaining in the post Employment Contracts Act environment: A case study.
Picken, M. J. (2006). Humanitarian nurses¶ stories of their experiences in areas of natural disaster and conflict: A research paper submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing (Clinical).
Payne, D.L. (1990). The first eighteen months of "management of change" in the state health sector - did the nurses get what they bargained for?: Impact of involvement in management decision making on the NZ Nurses Association members: Submitted in partial requirement for the Diploma of Industrial Relations at
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the Victoria University of Wellington, 6 October 1990. Paton, B. I. (2003). Unready-to-hand as adventure: knowing within the practice wisdom of clinical nurse educators: a thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.
Pocknall, H. (1992). Unintentional injuries in small children. Report from a study in Sweden focusing on injury prevention in small children. Margaret May Blackwell fellowship
Richardson, Fran. (2000). What is it like to teach cultural safety in a New Zealand Nursing education programme? A thesis carried out in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master of Arts - Nursing. Massey University, Wellington. Title page and abstract (pdf)
Ramsden, I.M. (2002). Cultural safety and nursing education in Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu: A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Copy can be downloaded from: http://culturalsafety.massey.ac.nz
Rickard, D. (1999). "Parents as experts: Partnership in the care of the chronically ill children": Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study, Fellowship for Nurses of Young Children, 1999.
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Roberts, F. (1999). The people, the programme and the place: Nurses' perceptions of the Lakeland Health Professional Development Programme: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing.
Rodgers, J.A. (1985). Nursing education in New Zealand, 1883 to 1930: The persistence of the Nightingale ethos: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education at Massey University.
Rolls, S. L. (2006). An exploration of workplace violence in the Emergency Department: Are emergency nurses safe? : A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Arts (Applied) in Nursing. An exploration of workplace violence in the Emergency Department: Are emergency nurses safe? (pdf, 657 KB)
Rummell, L. (1993). The proving ground: The lived world of nursing students in their pre-registration clinical experience: A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Nursing at Massey University.
Shih, Li-Chin. (2009). Impact of dialysis on rurally based Mäori clients and their Whänau: A research portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland. Download a copy of this thesis
Smillie, A. (2003). The end of tranquility : an exploration of some organisational and societal factors that generated discord upon the introduction of trained nurses into New Zealand hospitals, 1885-1914 : a research paper submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) in Nursing. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington.
Simon, V.N. (2000). Characterising Maaori nursing practice: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Sciences at the University of Waikato.
Spackman. N. E. (2008). Nurses' early experiences with patient death: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Health Pyschology. Auckland: University of Auckland. Title page and abstract (pdf)
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Spence, Deb and Anderson, Maxine. (2006). Implementing a prescribing practicum within a Masters programme in advanced nursing practice. A pilot study. [Auckland; Hawkes Bay] : [The authors], 2006. This report presents the findings and recommendations derived from a collaborative action research pilot project undertaken alongside the implementation of two nurse prescribing practicum courses in New Zealand. Download a copy of this report
Spiers, J.A. (1994). The dance in caring: Negotiating nurse-client interactions using politeness as a communication strategy: A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing. Edmonton, Canada: Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.
Stevenson, A.F. (1997). Realities and rhetoric: General hospital nursing in New Zealand 1945 -1960: Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington.
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