Firmin Michael W, Bailey Megan
Department of Psychology, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH 45314, USA.
J Nurs Manag. 2008 Oct;16(7):858-67. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2008.00875.x.
The purpose of this study was to explore the motivations and stresses associated with full-time working mothers who practice as nurse managers.
Full-time work outside the home for mothers has been recognized as a circumstance which may present certain benefits and risks to family life. Nursing management is recognized as a high-stress occupation, which may be filled by mothers who work full time. Little is known about the specific needs and stresses of full-time nurse managers who are caring for children at home.
In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 mothers who worked as nurse managers.
Participants expressed challenges in several areas including balancing/separating work and home, self-imposed advancement inhibitions, and constant giving. Challenges were offset by assets, which included complimentary roles, health insurance, added income, and professional and personal fulfilment.
Participants 'wanted it all', including the conveniences of part-time employment and the benefits of full-time employment.
Full-time nurse managers with children at home experience unique tensions which characterize their work and home environments. Employers may assist nurses by adopting flexible scheduling, educational and child-care support and assistance in negotiating work and home roles.
本研究旨在探讨担任护士长的全职职业母亲的动机和压力。
母亲外出全职工作被认为是一种可能给家庭生活带来某些益处和风险的情况。护理管理被认为是一项压力很大的职业，可能由全职工作的母亲担任。对于在家照顾孩子的全职护士长的具体需求和压力，人们知之甚少。
对13位担任护士长的母亲进行了深入访谈。
参与者在几个方面表达了挑战，包括平衡/区分工作和家庭、自我施加的职业发展限制以及持续付出。这些挑战被一些优势所抵消，这些优势包括互补的角色、医疗保险、额外收入以及职业和个人成就感。
参与者“想要兼得一切”，包括兼职工作的便利和全职工作的益处。
在家有孩子的全职护士长经历着独特的紧张关系，这些紧张关系是她们工作和家庭环境的特征。雇主可以通过采用灵活的工作安排、教育和儿童保育支持以及协助协调工作和家庭角色来帮助护士。
