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Understanding nurse-to-nurse relationships and their impact on work environments
Linda Weaver Moore1, Cathy Leahy, Cynthia Sublett
1School of Nursing, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|July 20, 2013
Summary
Poor nurse relationships can lead to nurses leaving the profession or their units. Fostering positive nurse-to-nurse connections is vital for a healthy work environment and retaining nursing staff.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Nurse-to-nurse relationships significantly impact work environment health.
- Understanding these relationships is crucial due to their broad effects on patients, organizations, and the nursing profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how direct-care nurses interact and relate to each other in daily patient care settings.
- To identify factors influencing nurse-to-nurse relationships in clinical environments.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods research design utilizing qualitative data.
- Online questionnaire administered to 82 registered nurses.
- Qualitative content analysis to identify common themes in nurse interactions.
Main Results:
- Poor nurse relationships were a reason for nurses considering leaving the profession or their units.
- Key environmental characteristics and factors essential for positive relationships were identified.
- The significant role of nurse managers in fostering good relationships was highlighted.
- Strategies for new graduates to enhance relationships with experienced nurses were noted.
Conclusions:
- Positive nurse-to-nurse relationships are fundamental for creating and sustaining healthy work environments.
- Investing in and nurturing these relationships is essential for the future of nursing.
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