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Thinking critically about critical thinking in nursing: a challenge for nurse educators.
Get PDFThinking critically about critical thinking in nursing: a challenge for nurse educators.
Critical thinking (CT) is purported to be an essential component in the practice of nursing for determining the most appropriate patient care and ensuring that the care is safe and effective (Brunt, 2005; Rubenfeld and Scheffer, 2010, 2015; Alfaro-LeFevre, 2009). However, despite attempts to define CT for nursing practice, there remains a lack of agreement of the definition of CT as it applies to the nursing discipline. For example, some researchers maintain that CT includes wider dimensions such as, “critical reflection”, “clinical decision making”, “complex judgement” and “clinical judgement and reasoning” (Benner, Hughes and Sutphen, 2008), while others argue that it is a rational approach which favours logic over emotion (Benner, Tanner and Chelsa, 2009). Without a clear consensus of what CT is, and what it involves for nursing practice, it is difficult for nurses to apply it.
This presentation first examines what exactly CT is, how it can best be defined, why it is needed, and how its use can be taught. It also examines debate around generalist versus specifist perspectives on CT and philosophical and educational perspectives on its transferability. It then presents evidence from literature and experience that the teaching of CT in higher education and for nursing is compromised by the lack of agreement in defining CT. The presentation concludes with an endorsement of the views and recommendations of Brookfield (2005, 2011) as offering a helpful definition and process for CT and a useful way forward in the CT debate and the application of CT for nursing
Paper I: The cultural meaning of Kaiawhina
Get PDFIn an earlier paper (TeApatu, et al., 2014) we argued that researching indigenous issues in commonly known and referred to as “new” countries with a young history requires a good understanding of the cultural issues in order to inform study design and methodology. We
also argued that this approach must be followed for researching any minority groups. Clearly, methodologies which are adopted for the general population have been based on the theories and assumptions under the dominant culture. Without ascertaining correct cultural assumptions these methodologies will fail when they are applied to minority groups, indigenous population or a different population.
One of the biggest problems within indigenous research is the assumption that the cultural assumptions can be met if the research is carried out by a member of an indigenous population. In order to make our methodologies and policies more appropriate to the indigenous and minority groups, the current thinking is to train these groups to deliver research or care policies. The assumption is that a methodology/policy becomes indigenous friendly and more acceptable if it is delivered by an indigenous person. Unfortunately, if a
methodology or policy is developed by others with a different set of assumptions it will always be inappropriate regardless of who delivers it.
In this paper we report results from the first phase of a non-restrictive application of methodology, as reported earlier (TeApatu, et al., 2014), to research the Maori word “Kaiawhina”. We illustrate how the need for data is suitably met, uncovering valuable and informative information through the collection of Maori lived histories, by immersing into the Maori culture
Paper II: The cultural meaning of Kaiawhina
Get PDFIt may be argued that vocabulary and diction is evolutionary, and due to social dynamics the usage of diction has also changed as new words are added. Some
words lose their original meaning and some merely become a symbol or an icon to represent something or someone.
Maori language, too, has gone through an evolutionary process, particularly following colonisation and exposure to English, the dominant language. However we suggest
that Maori culture, way of life and history are integral components of the Maori language. Therefore literal translation into English does not fully reflect the meaning of a word(s). In other words, it is essential to interpret Maori words in their cultural context rather than direct dictionary equivalent
From certainty to doubt: Solo exhibition
No full textIn 2015, From Certainty to Doubt won the "NZ Photobook of the Year". Described by the judges; “From Certainty to Doubt is a unique gallery publication that is unashamedly about photography. It is beautifully bizarre in concept and materiality. The design is elegant but restrained, the sequencing is strong, the text is quirky, and every page has been carefully constructed. It is truly thought provoking and the multi-part format ensures it will stand out from the crowd."
From Certainty to Doubt will be explored in a gallery exhibition of the same name that pulls the book format apart, looking again at the source photographs, research material and ephemera that influenced this multi award winning publication. The photographic works in this exhibition examine some of nature’s fundamental survival strategies - mimicry, camouflage and deception - and look at how humans have adapted these strategies in their lives. A type of opening up of the archives that all-the-while urges the viewer to look and look again
Pioneer Highway; new paintings by Tim Croucher. Solo exhibition Zeus Gallery, Tauranga. March 24 - April 13 2017
Get PDFZeus Gallery of Tauranga presents this exhibition in a different setting from its original in Palmerston North. Travelling across Waikato, Hauraki, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty, the scenes and imagery unfold in similar ways as they do for me in Manawatu. There’s more of the idyllic and affluent, but the same kind of histories and adaptations appear.
Pioneer Highway comprises a suite of paintings that mingle historical, pastoral, and imaginary situations; it is a tender and playful reflection on a set of unglamorous yet peculiar locations and the identities that link to them
{presence} an interactive dance event
Get PDF{presence} was an interactive dance event that performed at the Hamilton Gardens as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2015
A collaborative partnership between Joe Citizen and Black Sheep Productions, with Kent Macpherson, Megan Berry, Rob Thorne, Aaron Chesham (ACLX), and Jaimee Cruse.
{presence} was an experiment that sought to celebrate women and womanhood through a live interactive performance. It combined contemporary dance, taonga pūoro, contemporary music, body-mediated interactive lighting components, and wireless sensor networks
Research Portfolio Website
No full textThis website was designed and implemented to showcase my past and current research projects in order to apply for future exhibitions, presentations, and funding
New Zealand taxation 2015 legislation handbook
No full textThis handbook features important provisions from a range of taxation-related legislation, including: Income Tax Act 2007; Tax Administration Act 1994; Goods and Services Tax Act 1985; The Australia–New Zealand Double Tax Agreement (reproduced in full); Interpretation Act 1999; Taxation Review Authorities Act 1994; and KiwiSaver Act 2006
Birds and Bees. Cassette tape of original music by One Man Bannister
No full textOne Man Bannister is Matthew Bannister. There are 18 original tracks on the cassett
2015 Performance: The heartbreak kids music month show
Get PDFLocal Hamilton bands The Changing Same & The Heartbreak Kids, along with solo artist Bry Louise perform in celebration of New Zealand Music Month