Module 6 – Discussion. Scenario – You are working in a hospital, and a group of nurses have become vocal about the working conditions. The nurses are from different units in the hospital, and they are upset about the nurse:patient ratio, the mandatory meetings they are required to attend and not get paid, the skipped meals because there was no one to watch their patients if they were to leave, and, the list goes on. Part of the group wants to look into pursuing this through legal channels. You are part of a group that believes that the Administration should be given an opportunity to correct the situation by negotiating with the nurses.
The problem is magnified by the conflict between the groups of nurses, and it is hard to show a unified front when the nurses are arguing with each other. You want to address the whole group of nurses, and you are trying to put together a speech that will unite the nurses.
Instructions:
Read the scenario above and answer the following questions:
What ideas do you have about a message to all the nurses?
What lessons about conflict have you learned that you can apply to this situation?
What direction will you decide to lead this group?
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Fellow Nurses,
We find ourselves at a crossroads where unity is crucial. While working conditions have understandably stoked frustration, divisiveness will only undermine our shared goal of quality patient care (McCaughey et al., 2016). Instead of hostility between “sides,” an open dialogue with administration can effect positive change.
As the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught, nonviolent direct action coupled with goodwill is most conducive to progress. I propose we draft respectful yet firm requests addressing workload, staffing shortfalls and other issues impacting work-life balance (Kutney-Lee et al., 2016). We’ll also share stories humanizing the real toll on patients and caregivers alike.
If administration remains unreceptive after a set timeframe, further steps may be warranted. However, burning bridges serves no one. Our patients deserve advocates focused on solutions, not squabbles. With empathy and unity as our compass, I’m confident we can work with leaders to transform challenges into opportunities (Aiken et al., 2018).
The well-being of this hospital family depends on it. Who will stand with me to open meaningful dialogue? Our profession calls us to care not just for patients, but for one another. There is light ahead if we walk together in understanding.
