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Discovering ways that influence the older nurse to continue bedside practice
Leeanna Spiva1, Patricia Hart, Frank McVay
1WellStar Health System, 2000 South Park Place Atlanta, Georgia 30339, USA.
Nursing Research and Practice
|October 14, 2011
Summary
Older nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Gerontology
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Older nurses are valuable assets in bedside care.
- Understanding their experiences is crucial for retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of older nurses in bedside practice.
- To identify factors influencing their decision to continue bedside nursing.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative approach.
- Purposive sampling of 18 older nurses.
- Interpretative analysis of interviews.
Main Results:
- Older nurses exhibit professional growth and passion.
- They face challenges including aging-related changes, increased patient acuity, and constant changes.
- Enhancements in work environment and organizational relationships are needed.
Conclusions:
- Older nurses possess unique attributes valuable to bedside care.
- Addressing their challenges and implementing suggested enhancements can support their continued practice.
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