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Dr Kerri-Ann Hughes BA(Hons), MA, MPP, MSW, PGDipBusAdmin, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Nursing

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 6463569099 ext 84920
    Location: 3.09, Business Studies West
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - University of Canterbury (2001)
  • Master of Arts - University of Canterbury (2003)
  • Master of Public Policy - Victoria University (1996)
  • Master of Social Work - Massey University (2011)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Administration - Massey University (1999)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2013)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Health Services Management & Organisations

Health Services Leadership

Organisational Culture and Behaviour

Health Services History

Thematics

Resource Development and Management, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Business and Management (150300): Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000):
Health Care Administration (111709):
Human Resources Management (150305):
Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Nursing (111000):
Organisation and Management Theory (150310): Organisational Behaviour (150311):
Primary Health Care (111717): Public Health and Health Services (111700)

Research Outputs

Journal

Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., Hughes, KA., Kaunonen, M., . . . Wilson, R. (2023). Exploring digital interventions to facilitate coping and discomfort for nurses experiencing the menopause in the workplace: An international qualitative study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 79(10), 3760-3775
[Journal article]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Guy, M., Hughes, KA., & Ferris-Day, P. (2022). Lack of awareness of nursing as a career choice for men: A qualitative descriptive study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 78(12), 4190-4198
[Journal article]Authored by: Guy, M., Hughes, K.
Hughes, K-A. (2019). The two-sided mirror of intent and implementation: Are HR practices perceived as a strength or weakness in the public healthcare organisation?. New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management. 19(2), 20-33 Retrieved from https://hrnz.org.nz/fileadmin/user_upload/NZJHRM/4_NZJHRM_2019_-_Hughes.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, KA., Carryer, J., Boldy, D., Jones, M., & Gower, S. (2018). Attributes of an effective nurse manager in New Zealand: An analysis of nurse manager perceptions. Nursing Praxis in Aotearoa New Zealand. 34(2), 27-37
[Journal article]Authored by: Carryer, J., Hughes, K.
Hughes, K., Carryer, JB., Boldy, D., Jones, M., & Gower, S. (2017). An Analysis of perceived attributes of managerial effectiveness in a New Zealand nurse manager cohort.. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, KA. (2015). Challenging government health rhetoric. Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand. 21(5), 2
[Journal article]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, KA., Carryer, JB., & White, J. (2015). Structural positioning of nurse leaders and empowerment. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 24(15-16), 2125-2132
[Journal article]Authored by: Carryer, J., Hughes, K.
Hughes, KA., & Carryer, JB. (2011). Nursing structures in New Zealand public hospitals: Current configurations. Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice. 12(1), 36-45
[Journal article]Authored by: Carryer, J., Hughes, K.

Thesis

Hughes, K. (2013). Making sense of the Director of Nursing structural positioning in New Zealand public hospitals (2006-2012). (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North) Hughes, K. (2013). Making sense of the Director of Nursing structural positioning in New Zealand public hospitals (2006-2012). (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Hughes, K.

Conference

Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., Kaunonen, M., . . . Wilson, R. (2021, September). Digital therapeutics to support women in menopause: A narrative review.. Presented at RCA International Nursing Research Conference. Bristol, UK.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Hughes, K.
Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., Kaunonen, M., . . . Wilson, R. (2021, September). Menopause in the nursing workplace: an international collaborative project. Presented at RCA International Nursing Research Conference. Bristol, UK.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Hughes, K.
Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., Kaunonen, M., . . . Wilson, R. (2021). Digital Therapeutics to Support Women in Menopause: A narrative review. Poster session presented at the meeting of Mental Health Awareness Week, University of Essex. University of Essex, UK
[Conference Poster]Contributed to by: Hughes, K.
Marcussen, J., Wilson, R., Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., . . . Kaunonen, M. (2021). Menopause in the nursing workplace: an international collaborative project. Poster session presented at the meeting of Nordic conference in nursing research. Kobenhavn, Denmark
[Conference Poster]Contributed to by: Hughes, K.
Wilson, R., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Cronin, C., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., . . . Marcussen, J. (2021). Digital Therapeutics to Support Women in Menopause: A narrative review.. Poster session presented at the meeting of 5th Australian Nursing and Midwifery Conference, Newcastle, Australia. Newcastle, Australia
[Conference Poster]Contributed to by: Hughes, K.
Cronin, C., Bidwell, G., Carey, J., Donevant, S., Hughes, K-A., Kaunonen, M., . . . Wilson, R. (2021). Menopause in the nursing workplace: an international collaborative project. Poster session presented at the meeting of British Menopause Society, 30th Annual Scientific Conference. Live Interactive Conference
[Conference Poster]Contributed to by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2016, February). “You can see me, but what do you see?” Image, voice and nursing in New Zealand. Presented at Making women visible: A conference in Honour of Barbara Brookes. Dunedin, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2016). “You can see me, but what do you see?” Image, voice and nursing in New Zealand. In Making Women Visible: A conference in Honour of Barbara Brookes, Making women visible: A conference in Honour of Barbara Brookes: University of Otago
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2015). Nurse Managers Supports & Barriers in the Work Environment. Poster session presented at the meeting of 4th APAC Forum, Auckland. Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2015, May). Supports & Barriers encountered by Nurse Managers. Presented at A Force for Change: Nursing Shaping our healthcare. Auckland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K., & Carryer, JB. (2014, December). Sustainable Nurse manager Leadership in The current Health market: Repositioning Nursing Care. Presented at Reshaping Management for Impact. Sydney, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carryer, J., Hughes, K.
Hughes, K., & Carryer, JB. (2014). Sustainable Nurse manager Leadership in The current Health market: Repositioning Nursing Care. (pp. 58 - 58). , Reshaping Management for Impact University of Technology, Sydney: Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Carryer, J., Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2014, November). Nurse Manager's Perceptions of supports and barriers in their work environments. Presented at Moving Forward. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2014, November). Adapt, innovate & inspire:how to look differently at what we do as Nurse Managers. Presented at Adapt, innovate & Inspire: NZNO Nurse Managers Conference. Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2014, March). Barriers & supports encountered by nurse managers. Presented at NZNO Nurse Managers (NZ) section Education Forum 2014. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2013, December). Adapt, innovate & Inspire: how to look differently at what we do as Nurse Managers. Presented at Adapt, innovate & Inspire: NZNO Nurse Managers Conference. Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2011, November). The invisible shackle & nursing voice:legacy and power. Presented at Perspectives on Power. Brisbane, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hughes, K.
Hughes, K. (2011). The invisible shackle & nursing voice:legacy and power. , Perspectives on Power
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hughes, K.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 1 1

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Dianne Kerr - Doctor of Philosophy
    The characteristics, experiences and career trajectories of nurse leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand:

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2019 - Rhonda McKelvie - Doctor of Philosophy
    Where we are and how we got here: An institutional ethnography of the Nurse Safe Staffing Project in New Zealand