Research
NZNO is committed to supporting the professional and industrial aspirations of members by providing evidence to inform and strengthen the activities and leadership of NZNO.
Health productivity
November 2008
A response to two recent reports citing apparent reductions in productivity (link)
Research by NZNO
A mixed picture: The experiences of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand
NZNO undertook an anonymous survey of overseas trained nurses examing the issues they face and mapping the extent of experiences reported andecdotally. The results are presented in the context of other information on the international migration of nurses, and in particular, the implications for the health care services on NZ.
Read or downloand 'A mixed picture: The experiences of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand' (PDF, 8 pages, 2.5 MB)
Collating for Collaboration: Background information for improving nursing education outcomes
NZNO is committed to supporting and improving Nursing Education in New Zealand. It is well understood that the nursing education environment is complex and varied, and is affected by both the education and health systems. NZNO has taken the initiative in pulling together a document that backgrounds the funding systems that underwrite the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) processes.
Pay Jolt? The impact of the 2004/5 New Zealand Nurses Employment Agreement
This report published in April 2008 and authored by James Buchan and Nicola North is available from NZNO publications team publications@nzno.org.nz (fee applies).
Interview with James Buchan co author of Pay Jolt
Symposium marks International Nurses Day - Radio New Zealand, 12 May 2008
A transcript of a Radio NZ interview with James Buchan conducted about the International Nurses Day symposium (Members and Staff Only).
Library Holdings
The NZNO library is often donated copies of members' research in the form of a thesis or dissertation. Members can consult this material in the NZNO library or make arrangements for a copy to be delivered to one of our regional offices for use there. Alternatively we will loan direct to another library for use within the library environment.
View a list of all research material held.
Library Resource List
Follow this link and then scroll down to 'Nursing Research Resources':
http://www.nzno.org.nz/Site/Professional/Library/Resource_Lists.aspx
Library 'How to' resources
How to write a research or funding proposal
- Bergstrom, N., & Baun, M.M. (1994, November-December). The proposal-reality gap: The mechanics of implementing a funded research proposal. Nursing Outlook, 42 (6), 272-8.
- Cowman, S. (1997, May). The research proposal: A vital cog in the wheel of research. World of Irish Nursing, 5 (4), 22-3.
- Jay, R. (2001). Fast thinking proposal. Make your case. Write with flair. Get a result. London: Pearson Education.
- Paterson B. (2002 August). Clinical focus: Research in practice. Writing a successful research proposal. Canadian Nurse, 98 (7), 16-7.
- Proposal writing: Internet resources: http://memorial.library.wisc.edu/proposal.htm
- Reif-Lehrer, L. (c1995). Grant application writer's handbook. (Rev. ed.). Boston, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett.
- Research: Getting it funded. (1998, March 11-17). Nursing Standard, 12 (25), 32-3.
- World Health Organisation. (1986?). Writing a funding proposal : As easy as 123. Geneva: WHO.
- Writing research proposals, Drew University online resources available from; http://users.drew.edu/%7Esjamieso/research_proposal.html
- Writing your research proposal: A workbook for first time and inexperienced researchers: http://www.nrf.ac.za/yenza/research/proposal.htm
How to conduct a peer review
- Jones, J.C. (2003, August). Guest editorial. Tips on writing for a peer-reviewed journal. Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health; 41(8): 6-7.
- Ministry of Health. (2002). Toward clinical excellence: An introduction to clinical audit, peer review and other clinical practice improvement activities. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
Nursing Research Section
The Nursing Research Section of NZNO provides a network for the discussion of research issues:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/Site/Sections/Sections/NursingResearch/default.aspx
Nursing Education Research Foundation (NERF)
NERF supports nurses, midwives and students of nursing with grants and scholarships:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/Site/Members/nerf_.aspx
Research Review
Research Review Ltd is an independent publisher of electronic medical journals. The company produces publications focused on specialist areas of medicine to a subscribed database of health professionals. The journals are free to recipients and supported by sponsorship from organizations with an interest in the area.
Titles include:
- Respiratory Research Review™
- Colorectal Oncology Research Review
- Maori Health Review
- Pacific Health Review
- APSR Respiratory Research Review
- Diabetes and Obesity Research Review™
- Natural Health Review ™
- HIV/AIDS Research Review
- Hearing Review
- Dental Review
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- Pharmacy Review
- Psychiatry Research Review
- Internal Medicine Research Review
- Rehabilitation Research Review
- Cardiology Research Review
- Hepatitis Research Review
- Lymphoma/Leukaemia Research Review
- IBD/Gastroenterology Review
- Geriatrics Research Review
- GP Research Review
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You can subscribe (for free) to receive copies of reviews by email from their website: www.researchreview.co.nz.
Online Research Databases
There are a range of member only and public databases available through NZNO's library to assist with your research.
