We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

Features Partner Sites Information LinkXpress
Sign In
Advertise with Us

Download Mobile App




Awareness of Rare Qualities of Emergency Nurses Improves Retention and Recruitment

By HospiMedica International staff writers
Posted on 02 Sep 2014
Print article
Emergency department (ED) nurses possess attributes that make them successful in the demanding, fast-paced, and often stressful environment, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Sydney (Australia) and St. George Hospital (Sydney, Australia) used a standardized personality test instrument, the NEO-PI-3, in a survey that measured personality characteristics, demographics, and their influence on the workforce decisions of ED nurses. In all, data were collected from 72 nurses between July and October 2012. The personality scores of ED nurses were compared against general population norms in each of five personality domains, as well as their 30 associated facets.

The results showed that the ED nurses scored higher than population norms in the domains of extraversion, openness to experience, and agreeableness in twelve facets, including excitement-seeking and competence. The researchers concluded that assessment of personality and knowledge of its influence on specialty selection may assist in improving the retention and recruitment of suitable ED nursing personnel. The study was published on August 8, 2014, in the Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal.

“Emergency nurses must have the capacity to care for the full spectrum of physical, psychological and social health problems within their community,” said lead author Belinda Kennedy, RN, of the University of Sydney School of Nursing. “They must also able to develop a rapport with individuals from all age groups and socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, in time-critical situations and often at a time when these individuals are at their most vulnerable.”

“With ever-increasing demands on emergency services it is necessary to consider how to enhance the recruitment and retention of emergency nurses in public hospitals. Assessment of personality and knowledge of its influence on specialty selection may assist in improving this,” continued Nurse Kennedy. “The retention of emergency nurses not only has potential economic advantages, but also a likely positive impact on patient care and outcomes, as well as improved morale among the nursing workforce.”

Related Links:

University of Sydney
St. George Hospital


Gold Member
POC Blood Gas Analyzer
Stat Profile Prime Plus
Gold Member
Solid State Kv/Dose Multi-Sensor
AGMS-DM+
Silver Member
Wireless Mobile ECG Recorder
NR-1207-3/NR-1207-E
New
Drill Surgical Power Tool
MCI-280

Print article

Channels

Surgical Techniques

view channel
Image: The Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System provides visual and audible indicators of the onset and progression of bleeding events (Photo courtesy of Saranas)

Novel Technology Monitors and Lowers Bleeding Complications in Patients Undergoing Heart Procedures

Bleeding complications at the femoral access site can significantly hamper recovery, affecting the success of procedures, patient satisfaction, and overall healthcare costs. It is crucial for surgeons... Read more

Patient Care

view channel
Image: The newly-launched solution can transform operating room scheduling and boost utilization rates (Photo courtesy of Fujitsu)

Surgical Capacity Optimization Solution Helps Hospitals Boost OR Utilization

An innovative solution has the capability to transform surgical capacity utilization by targeting the root cause of surgical block time inefficiencies. Fujitsu Limited’s (Tokyo, Japan) Surgical Capacity... Read more

Health IT

view channel
Image: First ever institution-specific model provides significant performance advantage over current population-derived models (Photo courtesy of Mount Sinai)

Machine Learning Model Improves Mortality Risk Prediction for Cardiac Surgery Patients

Machine learning algorithms have been deployed to create predictive models in various medical fields, with some demonstrating improved outcomes compared to their standard-of-care counterparts.... Read more

Point of Care

view channel
Image: The new eye-safe laser technology can diagnose traumatic brain injury (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Novel Diagnostic Hand-Held Device Detects Known Biomarkers for Traumatic Brain Injury

The growing need for prompt and efficient diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI), a major cause of mortality globally, has spurred the development of innovative diagnostic technologies.... Read more
Copyright © 2000-2024 Globetech Media. All rights reserved.