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Article: 'I thought I was just going to teach'- stories of new nurse academics on transitioning from essional teaching to continuing academic positions.
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ABSTRACT: Abstract Currently many nursing faculties and schools employ high numbers of sessional teachers to meet the demands of teaching. Sessional teachers are a source for future continuing academic staff; however, there is little exploration on the experiences of sessional teachers as they transition into the full-time nurse academic role. A qualitative study of 14 Registered nurse participants used a storytelling approach to explore the experiences of sessional teachers as they transitioned into full-time and continuing academic roles. Findings revealed that participants had only a very limited understanding of the requirements of the academic role when appointed to it. Thematic analysis revealed two major themes. These were: 'Uncertainty: Dealing with role expectation', and 'Mitigating lack of confidence'. The implications of this paper contributes to and enhances knowledge of the transition experiences of sessional teachers and provides new evidence to suggest that adequate support processes are essential for sessional staff transitioning into permanent, full-time academic positions.Contemporary nurse: a journal for the Australian nursing profession 03/2013; · 0.67 Impact Factor -
Article: A qualitative evaluation of New Zealand consumers perceptions of general practice nurses.
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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: An important consideration in health service delivery is ensuring that services meet consumer needs and that consumers are satisfied with service delivery. Patient satisfaction can impact on compliance with suggested treatments and therefore impact on health outcomes. Comparatively few studies have explored consumer satisfaction with nurses in general practice. METHODS: A sub-group of 18 consumers from a larger quantitative evaluation of consumer satisfaction with New Zealand general practice nurses participated in semi-structured telephone interviews. Interview data was analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Four major themes emerged from the data that highlighted that, despite confusion experienced by some consumer regarding the practice nurse role, consumers were happy with the level of care provided by them. Consumers felt valued by Practice Nurses and considered them competent and highly knowledgeable. Findings also convey that consumers appreciate the accessibility and financial benefits of utilising the services of practice nurses. CONCLUSIONS: Consumers are highly satisfied with practice nurse service delivery and value their relationships with these health professionals. Consumers revealed that greater clarity around the practice nurse role and their scope of practice may enhance their utilisation. Spreading the message of PNs should read practice nurses being the right person to deliver care, within their scope of practice, at the right time may have the potential to provide more timely care within the primary care setting.BMC Family Practice 02/2013; 14(1):26. · 1.80 Impact Factor -
Article: Knowledge, attitudes and usage of cancer screening among West African migrant women.
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ABSTRACT: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To explore West African migrant women's knowledge, attitude and usage of cancer screening in Australia. BACKGROUND: Despite strong evidence that cancer screening saves lives through early detection and treatment, there is lack of empirical studies on West African migrant women's knowledge, attitude and usage of cancer screening in Australia. DESIGN: Qualitative naturalistic inquiry. METHODS: Twenty-one West African migrant women who consented to participate in the study were recruited through a snowballing technique. These women were engaged in face-to-face audiotaped in-depth interviews which lasted for about 90 minutes. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. RESULTS: The following three themes emerged from the data: knowledge of cancer screening, attitude towards cancer screening and usage of cancer screening Irrespective of the women's place of birth in Africa, twenty of the participants had no knowledge of cancer screening prior to migration, and most had a negative attitude towards screening. Women who had given birth after migrating to Australia were more likely to have had cervical cancer screening. Women who had passed their child-bearing years or had not presented to healthcare facilities for medical issues were more likely to be unaware of cancer screening. CONCLUSIONS: Improved health promotion strategies that provide accessible information and education to West African migrant women regarding cancer screening are required to enhance the uptake of such screening in this migrant group. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Nurses who encounter West African migrant women in their day-to-day practice have the opportunity to provide this group with education related to the importance of cancer screening.Journal of Clinical Nursing 01/2013; · 1.12 Impact Factor -
Article: Beginning again: West African women's experiences of being migrants in Australia.
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ABSTRACT: Settling in a new country exposes immigrants to various health risk factors, and the existing literature alludes to immigrant women being more vulnerable than men. This article highlights some of the difficulties faced by West African women while settling into life in Australia. A qualitative DESIGN: beginning again and experiencing loneliness and isolation. Participants encountered difficulties in developing social networks and obtaining employment, and as a result, they felt lonely and isolated. Therefore, nurses and health care professionals need to incorporate screening for precursors of emotional and social well-being issues when caring for this population.Journal of Transcultural Nursing 04/2012; 23(3):279-86. · 0.93 Impact Factor -
Article: Understanding avoidant leadership in health care: findings from a secondary analysis of two qualitative studies.
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ABSTRACT: jackson D., Hutchinson M., Peters K., Luck L. & Saltman D. (2012) Journal of Nursing Management Understanding avoidant leadership in health care: findings from a secondary analysis of two qualitative studies Aim To illuminate ways that avoidant leadership can be enacted in contemporary clinical settings. Background Avoidance is identified in relation to laissez-faire leadership and passive avoidant leadership. However, the nature and characteristics of avoidance and how it can be enacted in a clinical environment are not detailed. Methods This paper applied secondary analysis to data from two qualitative studies. Results We have identified three forms of avoidant leader response: placating avoidance, where leaders affirmed concerns but abstained from action; equivocal avoidance, where leaders were ambivalent in their response; and hostile avoidance, where the failure of leaders to address concerns escalated hostility towards the complainant. Conclusions Through secondary analysis of two existing sets of data, we have shed new light on avoidant leaderships and how it can be enacted in contemporary clinical settings. Further work needs to be undertaken to better understand this leadership style. Implications for nursing management We recommend that organizations ensure that all nurse leaders are aware of how best to respond to concerns of wrongdoing and that mechanisms are created to ensure timely feedback is provided about the actions taken.Journal of Nursing Management 02/2012; · 1.18 Impact Factor
