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View article: Exploring Registered Nurses' Experiences of Workplace Adversity: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Exploring Registered Nurses' Experiences of Workplace Adversity: A Descriptive Qualitative Study Open
Aim To explore registered nurses' firsthand experiences of workplace adversity. Design A qualitative exploratory, descriptive study. Methods Data were collected from July to September 2022 using semi‐structured interviews. A purposive samp…
View article: Who, when, where, and why: A systematic review of “late diagnosis” in autism
Who, when, where, and why: A systematic review of “late diagnosis” in autism Open
An autism diagnosis can be a critical milestone toward effective and affirming support. Despite the sharp increase in the number of studies focused on late diagnosis over the last 15 years, there remains no consensus as to what constitutes…
View article: Psychological distress in registered nurses and the role of the workplace: A cross-sectional study
Psychological distress in registered nurses and the role of the workplace: A cross-sectional study Open
Objective: To investigate the impact of workplace factors on psychological distress in New Zealand registered nurses. Background: Nurses are often faced with challenging work environments, with long work hours, high patient ratios, and emo…
View article: Introducing clinical supervisors to action research to stimulate professional development planning
Introducing clinical supervisors to action research to stimulate professional development planning Open
In Australia, there is a tendency for Tertiary Education providers to develop professional development for clinical teachers, rather than with them. Consequently, the intended target groups may not participate because the activities are no…
View article: Burnout in New Zealand registered nurses: The role of workplace factors
Burnout in New Zealand registered nurses: The role of workplace factors Open
Aims and objectives: To investigate the impact of workplace factors on burnout in New Zealand registered nurses (RNs). Background: Nursing is characterised by chronic workplace stress. Research examining the role of workplace factors (ie p…
View article: Nursing education, virtual reality and empathy?
Nursing education, virtual reality and empathy? Open
An empathic approach to patient‐centred care is a core of nursing practice. One of the methods to develop empathy, which is gaining currency is the use of virtual reality simulations in education. This paper posits some questions, does it …
View article: The problem with the superhero narrative during COVID-19
The problem with the superhero narrative during COVID-19 Open
The coronavirus pandemic has led to public and private outpourings of appreciation for nurses and doctors. In the UK, for instance, the Clap for Carers tribute, which started as an online campaign ...
View article: Paradoxes in Nurses' Identity, Culture and Image : The Shadow Side of Nursing
Paradoxes in Nurses' Identity, Culture and Image : The Shadow Side of Nursing Open
This book examines some of the more disturbing representations of nurses in popular culture, to understand nursing’s complex identities, challenges and future directions.
View article: Nurses need to step up to improve child and adolescent mental health globally
Nurses need to step up to improve child and adolescent mental health globally Open
Nurses are often the first point of contact for children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. Those nurses may be located in perinatal services, schools and general practices and ...
View article: Researching, Implementing, and Evaluating Industry Focused and Cross-Disciplinary Doctoral Training
Researching, Implementing, and Evaluating Industry Focused and Cross-Disciplinary Doctoral Training Open
Aim/Purpose: This article reports on university-funded research conducted to inform, design and implement applied industry-integrated training that could support higher degree by research (HDR) candidates in the disciplines of nursing and …
View article: Case Studies of Interprofessional Education Initiatives From Five Countries
Case Studies of Interprofessional Education Initiatives From Five Countries Open
Background Although teamwork and interprofessional collaboration are critical to patient safety, nursing, medical, and allied health graduates often feel ill‐prepared to confidently communicate and collaborate with other team members. Whil…
View article: Death, nursing and writing ambiguous characters
Death, nursing and writing ambiguous characters Open
When nurses are featured in narratives associated with death and dying, the common stereotype of the good nurse – of mother, or angel of mercy – is often invoked. Although such imaging can be flattering for nurses, whose work might otherwi…
View article: Elements to promote a successful relationship between stakeholders interested in mental health promotion in schools
Elements to promote a successful relationship between stakeholders interested in mental health promotion in schools Open
Objective: An evaluation of a mental health promotion program called iCARE which depended on collaboration between multiple partners. Design: A qualitative exploratory evaluation that involved purposeful sampling of a range of stakeholders…
View article: We are one, but we are many: How a reboot to the bachelor of nursing program could benefit us all
We are one, but we are many: How a reboot to the bachelor of nursing program could benefit us all Open
In Australia, the process for becoming a qualified registered nurse has, more or less, stayed the same for 30 years. Our view is that it is time for a reboot and we give six good reasons why.
View article: EXPLORING PROGRAMS FOR REDUCING SOCIAL ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION IN RURAL AGED CARE CLIENTS
EXPLORING PROGRAMS FOR REDUCING SOCIAL ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION IN RURAL AGED CARE CLIENTS Open
The link between social isolation and poor health is well established. However, effective interventions to reduce social isolation in older people, and how to implement these in aged care is less clear. This project, a collaboration betwee…
View article: Snapshots of interprofessional education to enhance clinical team work and self-efficacy
Snapshots of interprofessional education to enhance clinical team work and self-efficacy Open
Complex care needs of patients in health services means that multi-disciplinary treatments are required. To work productively as a team member in this environment requires education and training. Inter-professional Education (IPE) research…
View article: Nurse as wounded healer in <i>The English Patient</i>
Nurse as wounded healer in <i>The English Patient</i> Open
The English Patient , a novel by Michael Ondaatje (1993), is a romantic drama set in the chaos of Europe at the end of World War II. In the ruins of an Italian church, a terribly burned man is being tended to by Hana, a young nurse too tra…
View article: Narratives of mental health nursing in the emergency department
Narratives of mental health nursing in the emergency department Open
The telling, listening to, and re-telling of stories is a fundamental human activity. In the mental health context, storytelling can take on another layer of meaning, when clinicians begin to be more conscious of the stories they hear, rec…
View article: “Hearing students into speech”: A critical exploration of nursing students’ experiences of adversity
“Hearing students into speech”: A critical exploration of nursing students’ experiences of adversity Open
Introduction: Across the world, a paradigm shift in educational research and reform is calling for the inclusion of the student voice to enhance the utility and relevance of curriculum within higher education, yet within nursing education …
View article: How education must reawaken empathy
How education must reawaken empathy Open
Unless you are a visiting your local general practice clinic where you may be recognised by friends and neighbours, it is unlikely that you will come away from a modern health service with the feeling of having had a warm and empathic enco…
View article: Becoming authentic multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary researchers: methodological practices and outcomes
Becoming authentic multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary researchers: methodological practices and outcomes Open
This article outlines successful practices employed by two experienced researchers from different knowledge fields (in this case, creative writing/applied arts and nursing/applied science) who bring diverse research methodologies and appro…