• J Nurs Manag · Nov 2009

    Availability of role support for nursing students and qualified nurses in Jordan.

    • Mona A Shuriquie.
    • Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan. mona_shuriquie@yahoo.com
    • J Nurs Manag. 2009 Nov 1; 17 (7): 879-85.

    BackgroundIn Jordan there is limited research evidence regarding aspects of role support provided for nurses and a critical analysis for the availability of support mechanisms has yet to be conducted.AimTo review the current state of role support offered to student and qualified nurses in Jordan.ConclusionsThere is marked deficit in support mechanisms provided by political and professional organizations. Role support provided by nursing management is limited to inspecting, directing, controlling and evaluating nurses' work while skill development and personal well-being of nurses are ignored. Nurses are promoted to management positions based on length of service rather than merit. Additionally, there is an apparent dominance of the medical profession in nursing management decisions. These negatively impact the quality of support being provided to nurses.Implications For Nursing ManagementThere is an urgent need for the development of nursing legislation and regulation which can provide role support for nurses at national level. The provision of managerial training for senior nurses and the development of a system where promotion is based on merit should help nurse managers become proactive. In return this will improve the quality of role support provided to nurses and ultimately promote the provision of high-quality patient care.

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