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Nursing experience in Iran.

Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi1, Azita Emami, Zohre Parsa Yekta

  • 1Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran, Iran. nikbakht@sina.tums.ac.ir

International Journal of Nursing Practice
|April 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Iranian registered nurses experience nursing through tasks, care, and altruism, but face significant challenges. Dissatisfaction with work conditions and societal views may lead nurses to leave the profession.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Sociology
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Nursing is a complex profession influenced by individual experiences and societal perceptions.
  • Understanding nurses' lived experiences is crucial for improving the profession.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and describe the experiences of registered nurses in Iran.
  • To examine the sociocultural viewpoints influencing these experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 75 registered nurses (RNs).
  • Data collected through written statements.
  • Interpretative phenomenological analysis used.

Main Results:

  • Four themes emerged: task-oriented, caring-oriented, altruism-oriented nursing, and experienced difficulties.
  • Nurses described daily tasks, the caring nature of the profession, and altruistic motivations.
  • Significant challenges included work setting issues and negative sociocultural views of nursing.
  • Widespread job dissatisfaction and consideration of leaving the profession were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing experiences in Iran are multifaceted, encompassing professional duties, compassionate care, and personal values.
  • Sociocultural factors and workplace conditions significantly impact job satisfaction and retention.
  • Recommendations for nursing management and education are proposed to enhance the status of nursing in Iran.

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