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Nursing in long-term care: dispelling a myth
The Journal of Long Term Care Administration
|March 6, 1987
Summary
Long-term care (LTC) nursing is often wrongly perceived as undesirable. Our research shows that LTC nursing offers a rewarding career, fulfilling personal and professional growth needs when well-managed.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Care
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nursing in long-term care (LTC) facilities is often stereotyped as demeaning and unfulfilling.
- This perception overlooks the potential for significant professional and personal development within this specialty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To challenge the negative myths surrounding LTC nursing.
- To affirm the rewarding and satisfying nature of this nursing specialty.
- To explore the potential for career growth and development in LTC nursing.
Main Methods:
- Utilized survey data from LTC nursing staff.
- Conducted interviews with LTC nursing professionals.
- Analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data to assess work experience.
Main Results:
- Findings contradict the notion that LTC nursing is undesirable.
- LTC nursing provides opportunities for a rich, rewarding, and satisfying work experience.
- The practice has the potential to meet personal and professional growth needs.
Conclusions:
- Well-managed LTC nursing offers a challenging and stimulating career.
- The content and context of LTC nursing can be highly fulfilling.
- Addresses the need for positive reframing of LTC nursing roles.