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Assertiveness among professional nurses

S P Kilkus1

  • 1College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Winona State University, Minnesota 55987.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Professional nurses in this study demonstrated high assertiveness, exceeding previously reported levels. However, older nurses and those with lower educational attainment showed lower assertiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Assertiveness is vital for professional nursing practice, fostering empowerment and mitigating powerlessness.
  • Understanding assertiveness levels in nurses is crucial for professional development and patient care.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively examined assertiveness in diverse nursing populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the assertiveness levels of professional registered nurses.
  • To investigate the relationship between assertiveness and demographic factors in nurses.
  • To identify potential disparities in assertiveness based on age, education, and specialty.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study design was employed.
  • A random sample of 500 registered nurses from Minnesota completed the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) and a demographic questionnaire.
  • Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including ANOVA.

Main Results:

  • The study population of nurses exhibited higher assertiveness scores compared to previously reported groups.
  • Older nurses (60-76 years) were significantly less assertive than younger nurses.
  • Nurses with a diploma as their highest education level were less assertive than those with a baccalaureate or higher.
  • Significant differences in assertiveness were observed across different clinical nursing specialties.

Conclusions:

  • The majority of nurses in this study reported high levels of assertiveness, indicating self-belief and capability.
  • Assertiveness in nursing appears to be influenced by age, educational background, and clinical specialty.
  • Promoting assertiveness may contribute to enhanced personal and professional empowerment among nurses.

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