An investigation into the experiences of remaining nurse tutors during transformation of nursing colleges in the Free State

• Main Author: Van Dyk, Ellie Catharina
• Other Authors: Tjallinks, J. E.
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: Transformation; Downsizing; Involuntary redeployment; Last in first out; Nurse tutor; Remainder/survivor; Experience; Emotion; Morale; Perception; Attitude; Coping; 362.17306809685; Stress management > South Africa > Free State; Nurses > Job stress > South Africa > Free State; Downsizing of organizations > South Africa > Free State; Reengineering (Management) > South Africa > Free State; Corporate reorganizations > South Africa > Free State; Organizational change > South Africa > Free State; Nursing services > South Africa > Free State > Administration; Differentiated nursing practice > South Africa > Free State; Adjustment (Psychology) > South Africa > Free State; Stress (Psychology) > South Africa > Free State; Nurse administrators > South Africa > Free State
• Online Access: Van Dyk, Ellie Catharina (2002) An investigation into the experiences of remaining nurse tutors during transformation of nursing colleges in the Free State, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/808>; http://hdl.handle.net/10500/808

The study investigated the experiences of remaining nurse tutors at the Free State School of Nursing during the transformation of Nursing Colleges and downsizing of personnel. The study aimed at describing the experiences of individuals during changes in their work environment, with the purpose of contributing to the identification of guidelines for 'surviving' transformation and downsizing at the workplace. Three themes emerged from this study through the narrative descriptions and unstructured interviews. The first theme, affective responses, dealt with emotions, low morale, depressive moods and anxiety caused by transformation and downsizing. The second theme, cognitive and perceptual view, revealed the thoughts, beliefs, and opinions of remaining nurse tutors regarding transformation and downsizing. Perceptions of and opinions on how nursing education and human dignity were affected were also expressed. The third theme portrayed the coping responses, which described work-related personal and social adjustments nurse tutors made during the transformation of nursing colleges. Recommendations included communication, participation and counseling of nurse tutors and to meet the requirements of nursing colleges during transformation and downsizing. === Health Studies === M.A. (Nursing Science)