An interview with student and veteran nurses regarding their social interactions in the job-setting

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Authors
Stadick, Amy C.
Advisor
White, Michael J.
Issue Date
2003
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Thesis (M.A.)
Department
Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services
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Abstract

This project presents an overview of the social interactions that play a role in the development of a work culture that many nurses find hostile. strong evidence that many factors are related to the nursing shortage contributing role in creating a hostile nursing work culture. These factors include patient workload, a lack of consistent mentoring, gender inequality, stealing, and educational disparity among nurses. Some proposed achieving a more cohesive work culture and providing more effects may require providing veteran nurses with training in the latest me It could also be helpful to provide strong leadership training, emphasize team building, develop more team cohesion over individualism, and aggressively recruiting men to alleviate the nursing shortage.

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