Tailoring employment approaches to this group is significant to their continued retention. A lot of the literature suggests that older, more knowledgeable nurses are more likely to expand their work life when the following conditions are present: Supportive and flexible work arrangements and practices like modified workloads, flexible scheduling options and a reduction in hours of work. An organizational culture that encourages participation in decision-making and independence over practice. Work recognition, support and

739, p=0.009, e?=0.727). This study clearly highlighted that sleep shortage and work fatigue poses a threat to patient safety and that nurse self-care is warranted.[Dorrian et.al, (2006)] Nurse Support Services An earlier Australian study by Moore KA (2001) which observed 201 nurses working in three different hospitals had concluded that organizational restructuring policies and the consequent work overload was a high stressor for nurses and this was made worse by the poor

The data gathered is subjected to statistical analysis using statistical methods of linear regression and chi square testing. The main purpose of the study was to confirm the hypothesis that consultation with CNS or RN in a drug-monitoring clinic has a significant positive impact on the well being of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The study involved a single blinded randomized controlled trial over a period of three years. Subjects were

Had I better defined the problem early on in the call, I could have cut the frustration on both our parts by going directly to the objective of requesting an appointment via a message for cold signs and symptoms. Being more decisive would have led me to generate as many potential solutions as possible. I could have then been presented them clearly to the patient and allowed the patient

Nursing Culture: Overcoming Barriers to Change Introduction and Theoretical Framework This program of study continues personal research and professional practice in the field of nursing within the area of public and private health systems. In an era characterized by increasing calls for more efficient approaches to healthcare delivery and accountability on the part of healthcare providers, there is a growing need for identifying opportunities to overcome organizational barriers to change that facilitate

Therefore information on previous mental health history will be sought from patients. An assessment of the presence of other mental health issues at the present time will also be conducted to allow for incorporation of this data into analysis. VII. Statistical Issues A. Sample Size To detect an effect with a power of 0.95 at a 0.05 level of significance, given the size of the study population, a sample size of 385