Job stress in new nurses during the transition period: an integrative review
International Nursing Review, EarlyView. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Delineating advanced practice nursing in New Zealand: a national survey
International Nursing Review,Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 24-32, March 2018. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Job stress in new nurses during the transition period: an integrative review
International Nursing Review, EarlyView. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Delineating advanced practice nursing in New Zealand: a national survey
International Nursing Review,Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 24-32, March 2018. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

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International Nursing Review, Ahead of Print. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

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International Nursing Review,Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 24-32, March 2018. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Delineating advanced practice nursing in New Zealand: a national survey
ConclusionsSimilar to the position of clinical nurse consultant in Australia, those practicing as clinical nurse specialists were deemed to reflect the threshold for advanced practice nursing. The results identified different practice patterns for the identified bands and distinguish the advanced practice nursing roles. Implications for nursing policyBy replicating the Australian study of Gardener et al. (2016), this NZ paper extends the international data available to support more evidence‐based nursing workforce planning and policy development. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: J. Carryer, J. Wilkinson, A. Towers, G. Gardner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing wound care practices in Haiti: facilitators and barriers to quality care
ConclusionNursing wound care practices may be optimized by improving nurses’ professional status and working conditions. Implications for nursing practice and health policyGreater financial investment in health care and (continuing) education, self‐regulation and development of the nursing role, including more autonomy, are needed to elevate the professional status of nurses in Haiti. Institutional policies should promote best practices, clarify nursing roles and responsibilities and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: B.A. Timmins, C. Thomas Rich é, M.W. Saint‐Jean, J. Tuck, L. Merry Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Internationally educated nurses in Canada: perceived benefits of bridging programme participation
ConclusionBridging programmes help internationally educated nurses address gaps in their cultural, practical and theoretical knowledge. Source country and amount of professionally experience influences the extent to which internationally educated nurses benefit from participating in bridging programmes in Canada. Implications for nursing policyProvides emerging evidence for decision‐makers globally when developing policies and supports to help internationally educated nurses integrate into the destination country's nursing workforce. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: C.L. Covell, M.D. Primeau, I. St ‐Pierre Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Physical restraint: perceptions of nurse managers, registered nurses and healthcare assistants
ConclusionNurse managers and registered nurses are unlikely to use physical restraint. However, there is concern regarding perception of healthcare assistants on use of restraint. Implications for nursing and health policyResults from this study compare favourably with those in countries that have no policy on physical restraint use. Educational programmes alone are insufficient to address use of physical restraint. Attention to skill mix with adequate support for healthcare assistants in long‐term care settings is recommended. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - December 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: P. Leahy ‐Warren, V. Varghese, M.R. Day, M. Curtin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prevalence of burnout among nurses in Iran: a systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionProfessional burnout affects more than one‐third of nursing staff in Iran; thus, effective interventions and strategies are required to reduce and prevent burnout among nurses. Implication for nursing and health policyDue to the negative consequences of burnout on patients, nurses and organizations, nursing and healthcare managers should intervene to prevent and reduce burnout among nurses in Iran. Policy attention should focus on developing effective interventions to prevent and minimize the burden of burnout among nurses in Iran. Nurses’ involvement in the policy‐making process is crucial in the implement...
Source: International Nursing Review - December 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: S. Rezaei, B. Karami Matin, M. Hajizadeh, A. Soroush, B. Nouri Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research

Experiences of case management with chronic illnesses: a qualitative systematic review
ConclusionsThis is the first qualitative systematic review of the perceptions and experiences that individuals with chronic illnesses and their caregivers have about case management. The facilitators of case management can be employed to inform patients about the benefits of case management and to improve population health. Implications for nursing and health policyThe findings about barriers to case management can be used to reform case management for populations with chronic illnesses. These factors should be considered by nursing researchers and healthcare policymakers when implementing case management. (Source: Interna...
Source: International Nursing Review - December 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: J.Y. Joo, M.F. Liu Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research

The profile of diabetes healthcare professionals in Indonesia: a scoping review
ConclusionsOvercoming the challenges cannot be undertaken with a workforce dominated by any one single healthcare professional. Coordinating with the government to improve the implementation of different roles in diabetes management will improve patient outcomes and thus reduce the burden of diabetes. Implication for nursing and health policyHealth policy reform should support nurses and other healthcare professionals in their professional development at all levels of health care. Policy makers can use the review findings to modify the current healthcare system to address key issues in workforce development; funding for se...
Source: International Nursing Review - December 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: T. Ligita, K. Wicking, N. Harvey, J. Mills Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research

The attitudes of Turkish nurses towards the employment of internationally educated nurses
AimTo define the attitudes of nurses working in public hospitals towards the employment of internationally educated nurses. BackgroundThe employment of internationally educated nurses is expected to be an important strategy for solving the nursing shortage in Turkey and many other countries. MethodsThis descriptive and cross‐sectional study was conducted with nurses working in seven public university hospitals in different geographical regions of Turkey in September 2015. The data were collected from 1061 nurses in these hospitals using a self‐report questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statisti...
Source: International Nursing Review - December 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: A.K. Harmanci Seren, F. Eskin Bacaksiz, A. Yildirim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Job stress in new nurses during the transition period: an integrative review
ConclusionThis integrative review evaluated and synthesized available evidence examining stress in new nurses and contributed to the literature regarding stress in nursing professionals. The findings of this review may offer specific information to nurse administrators that can relate to the stress encountered by new nurses who enter into healthcare facilities. Implications for Nursing and Health PolicyFindings of this review may provide valuable input to assist nurse administrators in developing and implementing organizational measures to reduce stress in new nurses while maximizing and facilitating their integration into...
Source: International Nursing Review - December 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: L.J. Labrague, D.M. McEnroe ‐Petitte Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research