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Can Creating A Behavioral Task Force On The Medical And Surgical Floor Increase Staff Satisfaction Rates?, Amy Lee
Interprofessional Research and Innovations Council
Can creating a Behavioral Task Force on the medical and surgical floor increase staff satisfaction rates?
Amy Lee, RN
Abstract
Background. The medical and surgical units within Maine Medical Center have seen an influx of patients with behavioral disturbances. Staff voice concerns regarding lack of knowledge and lack of support while treating patients with a medical condition and dual diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder with behavioral disturbances.
Purpose (PICOT). In adult patients on R5 with behavioral disturbances, how does the implementation of a Behavioral Task Force compared to the current practice affect staff knowledge and satisfaction?
Method. This quality improvement …
Is Trucking Along Enough? An Exploration Of Mid-Career Nurses’ Satisfaction, Heather Docherty
Is Trucking Along Enough? An Exploration Of Mid-Career Nurses’ Satisfaction, Heather Docherty
Interprofessional Research and Innovations Council
Is trucking along enough? An exploration of mid-career nurses’ satisfaction
Heather Docherty RN, BSN, BA, MA, CMRSN
Background: The topic of nursing retention and satisfaction has been the focus of much research; many studies have focused on the experience of novice nurses. This project focuses on exploring the factors that influence the job satisfaction of nurses who are “mid-career” in a sample of hospital’s medical surgical units. The approach to this work is informed by the theoretical work of Benner’s model of novice to expert as well Maslow’s work on hierarchy of needs.
Literature Review: A literature search was conducted …