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Giving voice to registered nurses' decisions to work
Suzanne S Dickerson1, Carol S Brewer, Christine Kovner
1School of Nursing, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA. sdickers@buffalo.edu
Nursing Forum
|July 31, 2007
Summary
Registered nurses (RNs) face competing priorities and practice deterrents, but collegial support encourages them to stay. Understanding these factors can help nurses find more fulfilling careers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Workforce Studies
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Registered nurses (RNs) are crucial to healthcare delivery.
- Understanding factors influencing RNs' intent to work is vital for workforce stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concerns of registered nurses (RNs) regarding their intent to work.
- To analyze qualitative feedback from RNs on their work decisions.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis was used to examine 472 comments from a survey on RNs' intent to work.
- Qualitative data analysis identified key themes in RNs' reflections.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: competing priorities, balancing priorities, practice deterrents, and collegial support encouraging practice.
- RNs' reflections highlight the complexity of work decisions and challenges in practice.
Conclusions:
- Collegial support is a significant factor in retaining nurses.
- Addressing competing priorities and practice deterrents is essential for fostering fulfilling nursing careers.
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