Environmental turbulence: staff nurse perspectives

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Healthcare environments are increasingly complex and demanding.
• Staff nurses face numerous challenges impacting their practice.
• Understanding these challenges is crucial for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore staff nurses' perceptions of internal environmental turbulence.
• To identify factors affecting nurses' ability to provide quality patient care.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study design.
• Exploration of staff nurses' lived experiences.

Main Results:

• Multiple factors within the internal environment impede quality patient care.
• Identified themes highlight significant challenges faced by nurses.

Conclusions:

• Turbulence in the healthcare environment significantly affects nursing practice.
• Addressing these factors is essential for supporting staff nurses and improving patient outcomes.
• Implications for nursing administrators and hospital leadership are discussed.