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Reflective practices: meaningful recognition for healthy work environments.
Gwen Sherwood1, Usha Koshy Cherian2, Sara Horton-Deutsch3
1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill NC, United States.
Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
|February 23, 2018
Summary
Recognizing and appreciating nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Nurses' decisions to remain in the workforce are influenced by multiple factors.
- A healthy work environment is crucial for nurse satisfaction and patient outcomes.
- Recognition and appreciation are key components of a positive work environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) framework for healthy work environments.
- To focus on the AACN's standards for meaningful recognition.
- To explore the role of reflective practice as a form of self-recognition.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of the AACN framework.
- Analysis of standards for meaningful recognition.
- Conceptual exploration of reflective practice and self-recognition.
Main Results:
- The AACN framework provides standards for meaningful recognition in nursing.
- Reflective practice is identified as a form of self-recognition.
- Self-recognition through reflective practice contributes to professional maturity.
Conclusions:
- Meaningful recognition is vital for nurse retention and satisfaction.
- Reflective practice fosters professional growth and self-appreciation among nurses.
- Implementing AACN standards can enhance the nursing work environment.
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