Nursing practice problems in private hospitals in Jordan: students' perspectives

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Clinical Practice

Background:

• Limited nursing research exists in Jordan, particularly concerning the private sector.
• Clinical practice problems in Jordanian private hospitals are under-explored.
• Nursing leadership and management issues are critical in addressing healthcare challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and analyze nursing practice problems within a private hospital in Jordan.
• To explore the causes and potential solutions for identified nursing practice issues.
• To enhance understanding of nursing leadership and management challenges in the Jordanian context.

Main Methods:

• A group assignment within a "Nursing Leadership and Management" course at a governmental university.
• Students identified nursing practice problems, their contributing factors, and proposed solutions.
• Qualitative exploration of issues encountered in clinical practice.

Main Results:

• Identified major nursing practice problems: nursing shortage, job dissatisfaction, burnout, and high turnover rates.
• Explored the underlying causes contributing to these prevalent issues.
• Generated suggestions and solutions to mitigate identified problems.

Conclusions:

• Addressing nursing shortage, job dissatisfaction, burnout, and turnover is crucial for Jordanian private hospitals.
• Nursing leadership and management strategies are essential for improving the nursing profession in Jordan.
• Further research is needed to support the nursing profession in the private sector.