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Night nursing - staff's working experiences
Kerstin Nilsson1, Ann-Mari Campbell, Ewa Pilhammar Andersson
1University of Gothenburg, the Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Göteborg, Sweden. kerstin.nilsson@fhs.gu.se
BMC Nursing
|November 4, 2008
Summary
Night nurses face challenges like fatigue and low lighting, but teamwork between registered and enrolled nurses is crucial for patient rest and care. Improved communication and utilizing full competencies are vital for night staff recognition.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Workplace Studies
Background:
- Previous studies detailed nurse duties but overlooked night nursing specifics.
- This study addresses the gap by examining night nursing experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the working experiences of registered and enrolled nurses working night shifts.
- To identify challenges and essential elements of night nursing.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, descriptive study design.
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 nurses (10 registered, 10 enrolled) at a Swedish hospital.
- Utilized thematic content analysis of verbatim interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Night nursing involves difficult conditions: dim lighting, silence, and decision-making under fatigue.
- Key goals include ensuring patient rest and qualified care, plus preparing wards for day shifts.
- Effective teamwork between registered and enrolled nurses emerged as critical.
Conclusions:
- Teamwork is essential for effective night nursing.
- Enhanced communication between day and night staff is needed for better appreciation and integration.
- Night nurses should have opportunities to utilize their full range of skills and competencies.
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