Night nursing for trainees: living up to the image.
Student nurses working a night shift in a hospital in the north of England were interviewed regarding their experience. While professional gains clearly occurred, personal stresses were more prominent. The problem of idealized image of the night nurse was a major issue. It is suggested that psychological preparation and support of trainees would help them to cope with the adjustments required.
D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D013240:Stereotyping; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014940:Work Schedule Tolerance