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Administrators' attitudes toward hiring disabled nurses.

J E Winland-Brown1, C Pohl

  • 1Division of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 1, 1990
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Disabled registered nurses represent an untapped workforce. A survey of administrators revealed significant differences in attitudes toward hiring disabled RNs, suggesting strategies for integration.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Workforce Studies
  • Disability Inclusion

Background:

  • Disabled registered nurses (RNs) represent a significant, yet underutilized, labor pool in healthcare settings.
  • Existing biases and administrative attitudes may hinder the employment of qualified disabled RNs.
  • There is a need to understand and address the factors influencing the hiring of disabled nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the attitudes of nursing home and hospital administrators regarding the hiring of disabled registered nurses.
  • To identify significant differences in these attitudes based on administrator background (nurse vs. non-nurse).
  • To propose actionable strategies for the successful integration of disabled nurses into the healthcare workforce.

Main Methods:

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  • A survey was distributed to nursing home and hospital administrators.
  • The survey instrument was designed to gauge administrators' perceptions and willingness to hire disabled RNs.
  • Statistical analysis was employed to compare attitudes between nurse administrators and non-nurse administrators.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences were observed in the attitudes of nurse administrators compared to non-nurse administrators concerning the employment of disabled RNs.
    • The survey data highlighted specific areas of concern and potential biases held by administrators.
    • Findings indicate a varied reception to hiring disabled registered nurses across different administrative roles.

    Conclusions:

    • Administrative attitudes play a crucial role in the employment of disabled registered nurses.
    • Targeted strategies are necessary to overcome barriers and promote the inclusion of disabled nurses.
    • Facilitating the integration of disabled RNs can expand the nursing workforce and enhance healthcare delivery.