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Intraprofessional relations in nursing.
Maree Duddle1, Maureen Boughton
1Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. mduddle@nursing.usyd.edu.au
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 26, 2007
Summary
Registered Nurses navigate complex workplace interactions and develop resilience to conflict. Understanding these dynamics is key to improving the nursing work environment and retaining staff.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Workplace Dynamics
- Intraprofessional Relations
Background:
- Nurse shortages highlight the importance of intraprofessional relations.
- Poor colleague relationships and workplace conflict lead to job dissatisfaction and nurse attrition.
- Addressing these issues is crucial for the nursing profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how Registered Nurses interact in the workplace.
- To identify factors influencing nurse-to-nurse interactions.
- To understand the complexities of intraprofessional relationships.
Main Methods:
- An explanatory multiple case study design was employed.
- Data were collected from three hospital wards in Australia.
- Data collection occurred between July 2005 and January 2006.
Main Results:
- Nurses engage in complex negotiations and assess interactions before initiating them.
- Both experienced and less experienced nurses face workplace challenges.
- Some nurses develop resilience to conflict, viewing it as part of work.
Conclusions:
- Understanding nurse interactions is vital for a positive work environment.
- Appreciating factors contributing to conflict is essential for improvement.
- Enhancing the work environment can improve nurse recruitment and retention.
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