Biomedical subjects

Michelle Honey

Publications and source records attributed to Michelle Honey.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2006

Improving library services for graduate nurse students in New Zealand.

BACKGROUND: Graduate students are expected to have basic information literacy skills. Knowing how to access and select relevant information and then utilize that information is a necessary skill in today's knowledge and information-age world. In the health-care sector, the rise in evidence-based medicine has brought into focus the importance of information literacy skills for nurses. In the case described, information literacy skills are embedded in the curriculum and strengthened in collaboration with library staff. AIMS: To identify graduate student nurses' use of the library, and the library's response to findings. METHODS: A case-study approach was used with both quantitative and qualitative data. An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to all nurses enrolled in graduate courses in the second semester of 2002. Interviews were then undertaken with library staff. RESULTS: The university library services were not used by 43% of graduate nursing students and the library responded by developing a number of initiatives. CONCLUSIONS: Finding a deficit in use of the library by graduate nurses, this paper outlines the response by the library to improving awareness of services, access and providing education in a bid to improve literacy skills.

Computer Literacy↗

PubMed2006

Reflection in the disability education of undergraduate nurses: an effective learning tool?

Reflection was integrated into an undergraduate nursing curriculum, with different frameworks demonstrating the application of a structured approach to reflection. Reflection is defined as examination and exploration of an issue of concern to help create or clarify meaning. The aim of this qualitative study was to evaluate the usefulness of formal reflection in the context of undergraduate nursing education during the disability module. Twelve reflection assignments written by second-year nursing students were analyzed. The analysis indicated that students' reflection focused less on their experience of working with people with disabilities and more on their overall learning experience and coping with clinical practice. A central theme, Coping with Clinical Practice, and four subthemes were identified. Students acknowledged reflection as beneficial to their learning and linked to their clinical practice.

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PubMed2006

Nursing informatics issues and progress in New Zealand.

This paper presents an updated view of progress made in health informatics in New Zealand since 2003 and also highlights current issues facing nursing informatics. The progress made in health informatics in New Zealand since the national health information development "Working to Add Value through E-information" Project was introduced is outlined. A new Health Information Strategy for New Zealand 2005 has been released to guide the use of innovative information to improve the health outcomes of New Zealanders. This strategy reflects the global trends in healthcare related to epidemiological, demographic, system structure, workforce, service delivery changes and the increase in consumer expectations.

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PubMed2004

Flexible learning for postgraduate nurses: a basis for planning.

This paper describes a survey undertaken with postgraduate nursing students in a New Zealand University based School of Nursing in 2002 to establish their access to and use of computers and information technology for study. Whilst there is minimal flexibility and use of technology to support student learning for postgraduate nurses in the University's School of Nursing presently, the University proposes increasing flexibility across all courses. This is in part a response to the increased internationalisation of education and developments in technology affecting programme design, delivery and support that can benefit teachers and students. The findings of this survey form a basis for planning the introduction of flexible learning. Results indicate that not all students have convenient access to technology for study purposes, nor are they at the same level in terms of using technology. The implications of the survey for planning flexible learning, including the need to be explicit about requirements for access to technology and upskilling opportunities are discussed.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗