Night Nursing Staff's Working Experiences
Author Information
Author(s): Kerstin Nilsson, Ann-Mari Campbell, Ewa Pilhammar Andersson
Primary Institution: University of Gothenburg, the Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Health and Care Sciences
Hypothesis
How do registered and enrolled nurses experience their work at night?
Conclusion
Teamwork between registered and enrolled nurses is crucial for effective night nursing, and communication between day and night staff needs improvement.
Supporting Evidence
- Nurses reported that their work is often misunderstood by day staff.
- Night work is perceived as less valuable and is often invisible.
- Teamwork between RNs and ENs is essential for managing night duties.
Takeaway
Nurses working at night have to deal with unique challenges like working in dim light and being quiet so patients can sleep, but they really rely on each other to get the job done.
Methodology
Qualitative and descriptive study using thematic interviews with 20 night nursing staff.
Potential Biases
Participants may have chosen to share only what they felt comfortable discussing.
Limitations
The study's findings may be influenced by the interviewer's prior experience as a nurse.
Participant Demographics
19 female and 1 male, median age 45, with 11.9 years of experience for RNs and 13.2 years for ENs.
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