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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Rural hospitals provide greater than 20% access to healthcare for those living in rural America. Many of the populations served are low income, elderly, or geographically distant from other hospitals. Adequate numbers of RNs are needed to staff and supervise unlicensed providers. Without adequate RN staffing, rural hospitals could close and threaten an already “fragile health system,” leaving many without access to healthcare services. Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the critical influences that affect rural RNs’ perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors in rural healthcare. Theoretical Framework: A grounded theory tradition was utilized to guide this study. Method: Twenty-one English speaking rural registered nurses who had at least one-year experience and had worked in rural health for at least one year within the past three years were interviewed. Three categories emerged from the data: kinship, persevering, and transforming. A limited focus group of two RNs was used to identify the dominant categories as well as core basic processes. Results: Dignity was the basic social process that evolved from the dominant categories. This conceptual model can be used to guide future intervention studies that will promote recruitment and retention of rural RNs. Conclusions: The conceptual model identified in this study may serve to increase RN retention and attract nurses to rural health care.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2012.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-115).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Barbara Wincik. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RA771.5.W56 2012_WincikBarbara ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RA771.5.W56 2012 ( lcc )
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