Generational differences in distress, attitudes and incivility among nurses
Journal of Nursing ManagementPublished 4 October 2010
Michael P. Leiter, Sheri Price, Heather K. Spence Laschinger
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The negative quality of social encounters at work contributes to nurses' experience of distress and suggest conflicts of values with the dominant culture of their workplaces.
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Proactive initiatives to enhance the quality of collegiality can contribute to retention strategies. Building collegiality across generations can be especially useful.
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Health ProfessionsNursing
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