Stress Among Nurses In US
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Stress among Nurses in U.S
Over the years, nursing has been considered one of the most prestigious occupations and only its pros have been on the lime light. However, it is a field full of numerous challenges and the number of nurses suffering from work related stress is alarming. There are a number of factors attributed to cause stress among nurses in the United States of America (USA).
The first contributing factor is understaffing. Over the years, even as some nurses have exited to retirement or due to other reasons, few or no replacements have been done( Montana nurses association[MNA] para. 3). The immediate consequence is low levels of staff as the years advance. The issue of replacement does not …show more content…
Majority of nurses suffer from back pains emanating from some of the activities such as lifting patients to stretchers and beds (Charney and Hudson 70). Therefore, posing a risk to the nurses’ health. There is also high risk as nurses handle patients suffering from various illnesses such as the Ebola pandemic. In addition, there is also exposure to excess noise which has negative health implications. Poor relationships among nurses and other health workers is prevalent (Konstantinos and Ouzouni 3). The implications are a non-conducive working environment which is also attributed to cause stress. Measures such as employing enough RNs and training nurses on the right posture while lifting patients can play a big role in reducing back pains. The management and supervisory groups ought to arrange for activities such as team building to improve the relationships among workers. Good relationships among employees and the right training on handling patients will certainly reduce stress levels among …show more content…
Back Injury among Healthcare Workers: Causes, Solutions, and Impacts. Boca Raton: Lewis, 2004. Print. Dolan, Brian and Lynda Holt. Accident & Emergency: Theory into Practice. Edinburg, New York: Baillière Tindall Elsevier, 2013. Print.
Konstantinos, Nakakis and Ouzouni Christina. “Factors Influencing Stress and Job Satisfaction of Nurses Working In Psychiatric Units: A Research Review”. Health Science Journal 2.4 (2008). 183-195.
McHugh, Matthew, et al. "Nurses ' Widespread Job Dissatisfaction, Burnout, and Frustration with Health Benefits Signal Problems for Patient Care." Health affairs journal 30.2 (2011): 202-10.
MNA Congress on Nursing Practice.” Massachusetts Nurses Association”. Position on Medication Error. (n.d). Web. 10 Oct. 2014. < https://www.massnurses.org/nursing-resources/position-statements/med-errors>.
Montana Nurses Association. “Montana Nurses Association”. AFT Healthcare Key Issues. (n.d). Web. 10 Oct. 2014. .
Ratanasiripong, Paul, Nop Ratanasiripong and Duangrat Kathalae. “International Scholarly Research Network ISRN Nursing”. Biofeedback Intervention for Stress and Anxiety among Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Stress among Nurses in U.S
Over the years, nursing has been considered one of the most prestigious occupations and only its pros have been on the lime light. However, it is a field full of numerous challenges and the number of nurses suffering from work related stress is alarming. There are a number of factors attributed to cause stress among nurses in the United States of America (USA).
The first contributing factor is understaffing. Over the years, even as some nurses have exited to retirement or due to other reasons, few or no replacements have been done( Montana nurses association[MNA] para. 3). The immediate consequence is low levels of staff as the years advance. The issue of replacement does not …show more content…
Majority of nurses suffer from back pains emanating from some of the activities such as lifting patients to stretchers and beds (Charney and Hudson 70). Therefore, posing a risk to the nurses’ health. There is also high risk as nurses handle patients suffering from various illnesses such as the Ebola pandemic. In addition, there is also exposure to excess noise which has negative health implications. Poor relationships among nurses and other health workers is prevalent (Konstantinos and Ouzouni 3). The implications are a non-conducive working environment which is also attributed to cause stress. Measures such as employing enough RNs and training nurses on the right posture while lifting patients can play a big role in reducing back pains. The management and supervisory groups ought to arrange for activities such as team building to improve the relationships among workers. Good relationships among employees and the right training on handling patients will certainly reduce stress levels among …show more content…
Back Injury among Healthcare Workers: Causes, Solutions, and Impacts. Boca Raton: Lewis, 2004. Print. Dolan, Brian and Lynda Holt. Accident & Emergency: Theory into Practice. Edinburg, New York: Baillière Tindall Elsevier, 2013. Print.
Konstantinos, Nakakis and Ouzouni Christina. “Factors Influencing Stress and Job Satisfaction of Nurses Working In Psychiatric Units: A Research Review”. Health Science Journal 2.4 (2008). 183-195.
McHugh, Matthew, et al. "Nurses ' Widespread Job Dissatisfaction, Burnout, and Frustration with Health Benefits Signal Problems for Patient Care." Health affairs journal 30.2 (2011): 202-10.
MNA Congress on Nursing Practice.” Massachusetts Nurses Association”. Position on Medication Error. (n.d). Web. 10 Oct. 2014. < https://www.massnurses.org/nursing-resources/position-statements/med-errors>.
Montana Nurses Association. “Montana Nurses Association”. AFT Healthcare Key Issues. (n.d). Web. 10 Oct. 2014. .
Ratanasiripong, Paul, Nop Ratanasiripong and Duangrat Kathalae. “International Scholarly Research Network ISRN Nursing”. Biofeedback Intervention for Stress and Anxiety among Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial