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The nurse manager in transition.

Ruth Davidhizar, Ruth Shearer

    The Journal of Practical Nursing
    |December 26, 2003
    PubMed
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    Hospital managers facing layoffs due to downsizing can navigate this transition by understanding the emotional process and preparing for future job hunts. Proactive career planning is essential for nurse managers in uncertain economic times.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Organizational Psychology
    • Career Development

    Background:

    • Widespread hospital downsizing and restructuring lead to significant layoffs of experienced managers.
    • Job loss represents a major life transition, causing emotional distress and identity confusion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the process of adjusting to job loss for hospital managers.
    • To provide insights into the psychological and practical aspects of career transition.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of the experiences of laid-off hospital managers.
    • Exploration of the stages of transition from job disruption to new reality.

    Main Results:

    • The transition involves emotional fluctuations, identity crises, and a fractured sense of reality.

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  • Successful transition culminates in relinquishing the old reality and embracing new opportunities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nurse managers should anticipate potential job loss and proactively prepare for job searching.
    • Understanding the transition process can aid in coping with and overcoming the challenges of layoffs.