Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 3, 2026
08:53
The Measurement of Unsteady Surface Pressure Using a Remote Microphone Probe
Published on: December 3, 2016
Withstanding the pressure of the profession
1Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould, USA. Brenda.McKinney@arkansasmethodist.org
Summary
Chaotic work environments harm nurses and patients. Staff development educators can empower nurses with conflict resolution skills to foster therapeutic settings, addressing prolonged work-related stress.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nurses frequently work in stressful, demanding environments.
- These conditions negatively impact both nurses and patient care.
- Previous calls for administrative solutions to mitigate occupational hazards have been insufficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the detrimental effects of chaotic work environments on nurses and patients.
- To propose an effective strategy for empowering nurses to manage workplace stress.
- To advocate for the role of staff development educators in fostering therapeutic environments.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on nursing work environments and stress.
- Analysis of the ineffectiveness of traditional administrative approaches.
- Emphasis on the potential of proactive conflict resolution modeling by educators.
Main Results:
- Prolonged work-related stress in nurses remains a significant issue.
- Existing interventions by administrators have not effectively reduced this stress.
- Modeling conflict resolution skills by staff development educators shows promise.
Conclusions:
- Empowering nurses with conflict resolution skills is crucial for creating therapeutic environments.
- Staff development educators can play a key role in mitigating the effects of workplace stress.
- Proactive strategies are needed to improve nurse well-being and patient outcomes.
Related Concept Videos
01:14Fluid Pressure
In mechanical engineering, fluid pressure plays a critical role in designing systems that utilize liquid flow, such as hydraulic systems, pumps, and valves. When designing these systems, engineers must ensure they can withstand the forces created by fluid pressure to avoid damage or failure.
According to Pascal's law, a fluid at rest will generate equal pressure in all directions. This pressure is measured as a force per unit area, and its magnitude depends on the fluid's specific weight or...
According to Pascal's law, a fluid at rest will generate equal pressure in all directions. This pressure is measured as a force per unit area, and its magnitude depends on the fluid's specific weight or...
01:08Obedience
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation, obedience...
01:22The Professional Nurse
Professional nurses are not limited to bedside care and are taking roles of greater responsibility. A nurse should have a knowledge-based practice, including personal, theoretical, procedural, cultural, and reflexive knowledge. Additionally, nurses must be competent in cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills. Some of the best attributes of successful nurses include the following:
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
01:14Pressure of Fluids
There are many examples of pressure in fluids in everyday life, such as in relation to blood (high or low blood pressure) and in relation to weather (high- and low-pressure weather systems). A given force can have a significantly different effect, depending on the area over which the force is exerted. For instance, a force applied to an area of 1 mm2 has a pressure that is 100 times greater than the same force applied to an area of 1 cm2. That's why a sharp needle is able to poke through skin...
01:15Concept of Pressure at a Point
The concept of pressure at a point in a fluid establishes that pressure within a fluid is uniform in all directions at a specific location. This uniformity occurs because fluid molecules exert force evenly across any point due to their random motion and continuous collisions within the fluid. Pressure at a point is determined by the surrounding fluid molecules and is influenced by factors like depth and density, rather than by shape or orientation.
In a fluid at rest, pressure acts equally in...
In a fluid at rest, pressure acts equally in...
01:16Nurses' Legal Responsibilities III
Nurse-to-nurse relationships are legally required to adhere to professional standards, ensuring a respectful and positive working environment. Professional conduct demands that nurses treat all colleagues respectfully and courteously, fostering a productive, supportive workplace. Nurses must actively eliminate bullying, discrimination, and harassment to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
Cultivating a culture of collaboration and mutual respect among nurses transcends mere enhancement...
Cultivating a culture of collaboration and mutual respect among nurses transcends mere enhancement...