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Understanding Inpatient Surgical Nurses' Meaningful Recognition Preferences.
Kierrah Leger1, Debra Lajoie, Laura J Wood
1Author Affiliations: Nurse Manager, Solid Organ Transplant Unit (Dr Leger); Director of Nursing Research Surgical Programs, Nurse Scientist Surgical Programs, Nurse Scientist Emergency Services (Dr Lajoie); and Executive Vice President, Patient Care Operations & System Chief Nursing Officer, Sporing Carpenter Chair for Nursing (Dr Wood), Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|November 24, 2021
Summary
Nurse leaders should foster environments with meaningful recognition. This study explored how pediatric surgical nurses perceive recognition, finding it essential for valuing their voices and contributions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Nurse leaders are responsible for cultivating positive work environments.
- Meaningful recognition is a key component of a supportive workplace.
- Understanding nurse perceptions of recognition is crucial for effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perceptions of meaningful recognition among inpatient pediatric surgical nurses.
- To identify factors contributing to nurses feeling recognized and valued.
- To inform strategies for enhancing recognition practices in pediatric surgical units.
Main Methods:
- A quality improvement project was conducted.
- The study focused on inpatient pediatric surgical nurses.
- Perceptions of meaningful recognition were investigated.
Main Results:
- Meaningful recognition allows all voices to be heard and honored.
- Being recognized is directly linked to feeling valued.
- The study highlights the importance of acknowledging nurses' contributions.
Conclusions:
- Effective recognition strategies are vital for pediatric surgical nurses.
- Nurturing a culture of recognition enhances job satisfaction and retention.
- Valuing nurses' voices through recognition is a fundamental leadership responsibility.
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