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Expert public health nursing practice: a complex tapestry.

L Gallaher

    Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Inc
    |February 28, 2001
    PubMed
    Summary

    Expert public health nurses in New Zealand demonstrate exceptional recognition, relationship-building, coaching, and resilience skills. Their practice is a complex, integrated tapestry, unique to the local context.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Public Health
    • Qualitative Research

    Background:

    • Expertise in public health nursing is crucial for community health.
    • Understanding the nuances of expert practice is essential for professional development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore and describe the phenomenon of expert public health nursing practice.
    • To identify key themes and characteristics of expert practitioners in New Zealand.

    Main Methods:

    • Heideggerian phenomenology, as interpreted by Benner (1984), was employed.
    • Narrative interviews were conducted with eight expert public health nurses.
    • Thematic analysis identified key themes supported by paradigm cases and exemplars.

    Main Results:

    • Four key themes emerged: finely tuned recognition and assessment skills, relationship formation and continuity, skillful client coaching, and coping with challenging aspects of practice with integrity.
    • These themes are highly interrelated and integrated into a complex practice tapestry.
    • Findings revealed unique aspects of expert public health nursing practice within the New Zealand context.

    Conclusions:

    • Expert public health nursing practice in New Zealand is characterized by specific, interconnected skills and approaches.
    • Findings support existing literature but highlight contextual differences.
    • Caution is advised when applying models from different nursing contexts to New Zealand practice.

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