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Venla Karikumpu1,2, Kaisa Wikström3, Anu Nurmeksela2
1Department of Sustainable Well-Being, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Mikkeli, Finland.
SAGE Open Nursing
|March 30, 2026
Summary
Nursing polarization is a growing issue affecting staff well-being and management. This study explored how nurse leaders and nurses experience and define polarization, revealing individual, organizational, and societal roots.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Organizational Behavior
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Polarization, the division into opposing sides, is increasingly prevalent in nursing.
- This division negatively impacts staff well-being and presents challenges for nursing management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurse leaders' and nurses' experiences and definitions of polarization in nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing thematic interviews.
- Inductive content analysis of data collected from 17 nurse leaders and 26 nurses in 2023.
Main Results:
- Both groups perceived nursing as polarized, with divisions seen in individuality, work units, organizational structures, and societal issues.
- Individual polarization linked to preparedness and demographics; organizational polarization to work communities and sector specifics; societal polarization to multiculturalism and geography.
Conclusions:
- Polarization in nursing stems from individual, organizational, and societal factors.
- Nurse leaders focus on organizational aspects, while nurses experience it individually.
- Addressing both perspectives is crucial for mitigation and prevention, fostering inclusivity and improving outcomes.
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