The experience of a good day: A phenomenological study to explain a good day as experienced by a newly qualified RN

International Journal of Nursing Studies

Volumn 42, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 85-95

  Jackson, Carole ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Doing something well; Good day; Humour; Job satisfaction; Knowing the patient; Newly qualified; Relationships; Teamwork

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BEHAVIOR; DYNAMICS; HUMAN; INTERVIEW; JOB SATISFACTION; MEDICAL PROFESSION; MEDICAL RESEARCH; NURSE; NURSING; PHENOMENOLOGY;

ADAPTATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL; CLINICAL COMPETENCE; FEMALE; GREAT BRITAIN; HUMANS; INTERPROFESSIONAL RELATIONS; JOB SATISFACTION; NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONS; NURSES; NURSING STAFF, HOSPITAL; PATIENT CARE TEAM;

EID: 9944231424     PISSN: 00207489     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2004.05.015     Document Type: Article

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