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An Exploration of What Nurses Value in Their Nursing Practice
Lisa Zani1, Jillian Robar, Nancy Phoenix Bittner
1Associate Chief Nursing Officer Innovation, Retention & Care Redesign (Zani), Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA; Director Nursing Innovation (Dr Robar), Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA; Vice President for Education, Professor, Nursing (Dr Bittner), Tufts Medicine-Melrose Wakefield Healthcare, Medford, MA.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|July 21, 2026
Summary
Nurses value relationships, compassion, and teamwork, despite facing barriers like resource constraints. Understanding these values is key to improving nurse satisfaction and retention.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Rising nurse turnover poses a significant challenge to the healthcare industry.
- Evolving nurse values necessitate updated strategies for nursing practice.
- Understanding nurse priorities is crucial for future workforce planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the core values nurses prioritize in their practice.
- To identify factors contributing to nurse satisfaction and dissatisfaction.
- To inform strategies aimed at improving the nursing profession.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, descriptive study design.
- Focus groups conducted with inpatient acute care nurses (n=52).
- Exploration of nursing values through participant discussion.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: relationship building, compassion/advocacy, care barriers, and future perspectives.
- Nurses emphasized the importance of patient, colleague, and leader relationships.
- Identified barriers included resource limitations, communication issues, and role strain.
- Nurses expressed optimism regarding innovation and maintaining human connection.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide insights into nurse values and challenges.
- Results can guide future nursing research and leadership strategies.
- The study offers a foundation for organizational improvements and nurse retention initiatives.
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