The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) conducts research, providing evidence that informs and strengthens the activities and leadership of NZNO.
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Research by NZNO
Getting younger nurses involved: 2012 project
Getting younger nurses involved
NZNO is looking for nurses aged under 30 who are interested in joining a project group for 12 months.
You will be helping to develop ways to support young nurses in the workplace and improve engagement with NZNO. If you are interested please check out the factsheet and get in touch!
Supporting Young Nurses in New Zealand Flyer (PDF)
Supporting Young Nurses in New Zealand Fact Sheet (PDF)
Research Advisory Papers
Six page summaries of the Young Nurses in Aotearoa and the Vital Signs: the 2011 NZNO Employment Survey are now available on the NZNO publications page under the Research catergory.
Vital Signs – 2011 NZNO Employment survey
The second, biennial survey of NZNO members based on the RCN longitudinal survey. A snapshot of the employment, views and morale of the New Zealand Nursing workforce.
Comparisons with the 2009 survey show an increase in job insecurity, experience of restructuring, and continuing differences in wages and turnover in the different sectors of the workforce.
The Enrolled Nurse membership in particular is in the midst of change, opportunity and disquiet. While the profession continues to be in good heart, there are some concerns about loss of senior nursing positions, and lack of suitable posts for new graduates.
Vital Signs – 2011 NZNO Employment survey (PDF, 2MB, 70 pages)
Clarifying Nursing Education Funding Issues, August 2010
NZNO put forward an abridged version of this document earlier this year so that nurses, and others, could gain insight into the nursing education funding over the past two decades.
This more detailed edition explores the nursing education context further. The aim is to gain perspective on the many decisions that have, or have not, been taken that affect the outcomes for nursing education and, ultimately, patient care.
The accurate assessment of the health needs of our people, and the communities they live in, is central to the success of the health care that patients require. Those needed assessments call for analytical skills to improve the systems and structures which currently stand in the way of bringing to life our innovative plans and synergies to improve health outcomes. Our professional aim here is to integrate confident and collaborative nursing contributions as significant players within the health care teams through appropriately determined and resourced nursing education. We owe it to our patients, and we owe it to ourselves, to get it right.
We trust this document will add to the ongoing discussions by shedding more light on our forward path. As well, the suggested principled model for nursing education is designed to provide a framework that makes a difference to that process.
Clarifying Nursing Education Funding Issues: Towards improving health outcomes in New Zealand (PDF)
NZNO Charge Nurse Survey, August 2010
28% of the 500 charge nurse members of NZNO completed this survey exploring all aspects of their role.
The survey report establishes a sound basis to guide a more in depth exploration of the important role of charge nurse and makes recommendations related to the preparation for role, support, workload and authority to ensure that charge nurses continue to deliver and improve patient care and to improve the morale, job satisfaction and retention of this vital group of staff.
NZNO Charge Nurse Survey 2010, Dr Léonie Walker (PDF, 22 pages, 376 KB)
"Holding Up" the first biennial NZNO Employment Survey, March 2009
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) released its findings from its first-ever members employment survey.
The questionnaire, based on the United Kingdom’s Royal College of Nurse’s annual survey (which has been running for 21 years) covered core employment issues; employment agreements, hours, pay, job change, along with demographic details, as well as questions around plans for and perceptions of working life for over 800 NZNO members.
"Holding Up" the first biennial NZNO Employment Survey (PDF, 443KB)
Employment Survey Findings: NZNO Members Concerned with Unsafe Staffing Levels (NZNO Media Release)
NZNO Aged Care Survey, December 2009
An examination of the perceptions, tasks, responsibilities & training needs of Care Givers in New Zealand’s Aged Care facilities, by Dr Léonie Walker.
Read or download 'NZNO Aged Care Survey - Dec 2009 (PDF)
Education Survey Report: Implications for practice, November 2008
The professional nursing advisors are often asked about meeting the competency requirements required by the new legislation, the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCAA), and then determined by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
It was decided a survey of NZNO membership would help describe and quantify the significant issues facing nurses were facing in trying to demonstrate, achieve and maintain their competence.
Education Survey Report (PDF, 53 pages)
A mixed picture: The experiences of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand, 2008
In 2008 NZNO undertook a survey of overseas trained nurses, examining the issues they face and mapping the extent of experiences reported andecdotally. The survey was anonymous. 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 download 'A mixed picture: The experiences of overseas trained nurses in New Zealand' (PDF, 8 pages, 337KB)
Collating for Collaboration: Background information for improving nursing education outcomes, 2008
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.
Read or download Collating for Collaboration (PDF, 534KB, 65 pages)
Read the accompanying letter (link)
Pay Jolt? The impact of the 2004/5 New Zealand Nurses Employment Agreement, April 2008
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).
Snapshot of staffing levels in aged care services, September 2005
A report to the New Zealand Nurses Organisation.
NZNO (2005). Snapshot of staffing levels in aged care services (PDF)
NZNO Comment
Health productivity, November 2008
Health productivity: A response to two recent reports citing apparent reductions in productivity (link)
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 (link).
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:
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http://memorial.library.wisc.edu/proposal.htm
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Reif-Lehrer, L. (c1995). Grant application writer's handbook. (Rev. ed.). Boston, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett.
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Research: Getting it funded. (1998, March 11-17). Nursing Standard, 12 (25), 32-3.
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World Health Organisation. (1986?). Writing a funding proposal : As easy as 123. Geneva: WHO.
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Writing research proposals, Drew University online resources available from; http://users.drew.edu/%7Esjamieso/research_proposal.html
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Writing your research proposal: A workbook for first time and inexperienced researchers: http://www.nrf.ac.za/yenza/research/proposal.htm
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How to conduct a peer review
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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.
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Ministry of Health. (2002). Toward clinical excellence: An introduction to clinical audit, peer review and other clinical practice improvement activities. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
Research Review
Research Review offers free short summaries of the latest scientific literature in over 33 therapeutic areas for New Zealand Health professionals including their new [May 2010] Paediatric Vaccines Review. This has commentary by Dr. Nikki Turner, Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre and Helen Petousis-Harris.
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.