United States operating room nurses: work environment perceptions.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2007
Identifier
DOI: 10.1177/175045890701700303
Abstract
Concerns about pending retirement of nurses working in the operating room (OR) are undeniable. The nurses' work environment and level of perceived support is part of the equation of why a nurse may choose to retire or stay in the workforce. This study compares nurses' perceptions of the work environment between OR nurses and nurses who work in other type units; and compares the work environment perceptions of OR nurses between institutions of two sizes (300 beds). Findings include: OR nurses have better perceptions of their work environment than nurses in other type units and OR nurses in smaller hospitals are more satisfied with their work environment, workload and perceptions of organisational support. Implications for OR work environments are discussed.
Journal Title
J Perioper Pract
Volume
17
Issue
3
First Page
110
Last Page
114
MeSH Keywords
Humans; Nursing Staff, Hospital; Operating Room Nursing; United States; Workplace
Keywords
OR Nurses; Operating room; Nursing
Recommended Citation
Sexton, K. A., Teasley, S., Cox, K. S., Carroll, C. A. United States operating room nurses: work environment perceptions. J Perioper Pract 17, 110-114 (2007).
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