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The ‘realities’ of part‐time nursing: a grounded theory study
Author(s) -
JAMIESON LYNN N.,
WILLIAMS LEONIE MOSEL,
LAUDER WILLIAM,
DWYER TRUDY
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2934.2007.00836.x
Subject(s) - grounded theory , nursing , specialty , nursing theory , nursing management , phenomenon , process (computing) , work (physics) , adaptation (eye) , time limit , action (physics) , nursing process , duration (music) , psychology , medicine , medline , qualitative research , sociology , computer science , management , family medicine , art , social science , law , literature , engineering , operating system , quantum mechanics , political science , mechanical engineering , physics , neuroscience , economics
Aim To develop a theory that explains the ‘realities’ of part‐time nursing. Background While little is known about the phenomenon of part‐time nursing, increasing numbers of nurses work in part‐time employment. Methods Grounded theory. Results The problem that part‐time nurses shared was an inability to achieve their personal optimal nursing potential. Motivators to work part‐time, employment hours, specialty, individual and organizational factors formed contextual conditions that led to this problem. Part‐time nurses responded to the challenges through a process of adaptation and adjustment. Conclusion Harnessing the full productive potential of part‐time nurses requires support to limit the difficulties that they encounter. The developed theory provides a valuable guide to managerial action. Implications for nursing practice Nurse Managers need to consider the developed substantive theory when planning and managing nursing workforces.