OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine moderators of the negative effects of nurse managers' stress. BACKGROUND: Nurse managers have important and stressful jobs. Stress affects outcomes such as job satisfaction and intent to quit. METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was used to obtain a convenience sample to examine which factors buffered negative effects of stress. RESULTS: Nurse managers reported high levels of stress, although stress decreased with age. Autonomy was the most effective buffer, followed by social support and predictability. CONCLUSIONS: Nurse managers should be offered autonomy and encouraged to seek support from supervisors and coworkers to reduce the negative effects of stress.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine moderators of the negative effects of nurse managers' stress. BACKGROUND: Nurse managers have important and stressful jobs. Stress affects outcomes such as job satisfaction and intent to quit. METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was used to obtain a convenience sample to examine which factors buffered negative effects of stress. RESULTS: Nurse managers reported high levels of stress, although stress decreased with age. Autonomy was the most effective buffer, followed by social support and predictability. CONCLUSIONS: Nurse managers should be offered autonomy and encouraged to seek support from supervisors and coworkers to reduce the negative effects of stress.
Authors: Rebekah K Hersch; Royer F Cook; Diane K Deitz; Seth Kaplan; Daniel Hughes; Mary Ann Friesen; Maria Vezina Journal: Appl Nurs Res Date: 2016-04-09 Impact factor: 2.257