October 2008 - Posts

Role Conflict and the Nurse, Part III
October 23, 2008 9:22 AM by Carol Kleinman

As nurses continue to work in multidisciplinary teams, it is imperative to develop effective communication skills for the timely delivery of quality patient care. It is also necessary for nurses to have realistic expectations regarding what they can accomplish Read More...

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Role Conflict and the Nurse, Part II
October 16, 2008 12:42 PM by Carol Kleinman

An organizational environment that provides open communication and joint problem solving between staff and managers is associated with less role conflict among nurses. Job dissatisfaction and turnover are the primary significant negative organizational Read More...

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Role Conflict and the Nurse, Part I
October 8, 2008 10:36 AM by Carol Kleinman

As health care organizations have become more integrated and complex, role expectations among staff have become more diversified. To reduce job dissatisfaction among nurses, managers and administrators need to develop an appreciation for the scope and Read More...

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