Misty Stone1. 1. Author Affiliation: Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe hospital nurses' experiences with organizational support after an adverse event (AE). BACKGROUND: Most hospital staff nurses will experience an AE, being left and feeling traumatized. METHODS: Data collection and analysis followed a qualitative descriptive approach. RESULTS: Nurses yearn to feel valued and to receive timely support from nurse executives after an AE. CONCLUSIONS: To help lessen the suffering of the nurse after an AE, healthcare organizations and nurse executives must support the nurse in the aftermath.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe hospital nurses' experiences with organizational support after an adverse event (AE). BACKGROUND: Most hospital staff nurses will experience an AE, being left and feeling traumatized. METHODS: Data collection and analysis followed a qualitative descriptive approach. RESULTS: Nurses yearn to feel valued and to receive timely support from nurse executives after an AE. CONCLUSIONS: To help lessen the suffering of the nurse after an AE, healthcare organizations and nurse executives must support the nurse in the aftermath.