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Confronting your personal paradigms

S Judkins1

  • 1University of Texas, Arlington School of Nursing, USA.

Dermatology Nursing
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Nurses often feel they are in survival mode within healthcare. However, individual nurses can actively choose their paths and regain control over their professional journeys.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Nursing Practice
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • The contemporary healthcare environment presents significant challenges to individual nurses.
  • Nurses may experience a state of 'survival mode' due to demanding work conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept of 'survival mode' among nurses.
  • To empower nurses to reclaim agency in their professional lives.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of nurse experiences.
  • Exploration of self-determination theory in nursing.

Main Results:

  • Nurses perceive their work environment as a 'survival mode'.
  • Individual nurses possess the capacity to make conscious choices.
  • Agency can be re-established by setting personal professional goals.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare systems should acknowledge the pressures on nurses.
  • Nurses can transition from passive survival to active choice-making.
  • Empowering nurses to set individual courses is crucial for well-being and retention.

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