| Title |
Timothy, Sayley MSN 2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Shift Breaks Effect on Job Satisfaction |
| Creator |
Timothy, Sayley |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
This collection features Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) project papers and posters submitted by graduate students as part of the requirements for degree completion. These projects represent applied research and evidence-based practice initiatives addressing a wide range of topics in clinical care, nursing education, healthcare systems, and community health. Each paper demonstrates the integration of advanced nursing knowledge, critical analysis, and practical solutions to contemporary challenges in healthcare. |
| Abstract |
Purposes/Aims: This MSN project aims to educate stakeholders and implement a shift break process in an ambulatory surgical center to increase job satisfaction and potentially decrease nurse burnout. Skipped work breaks can lead to emotional and physical exhaustion, fatigue, and back pain. Creating a shift break process can support nurses' well-being.; Rationale/Background: This project was designed for an ambulatory surgical center that does not have a shift break process that allows nurses to take regular breaks during their shifts. Shift breaks can significantly lower fatigue, decrease burnout, and improve patient care.; Methods: Stakeholders and staff nurses will be educated on the potential benefits of implementing a structured shift break process. Before the implementation, a pre-survey will be conducted to assess nurses' baseline job satisfaction. Scheduled breaks will then be incorporated into the schedule, allowing all nurses to take breaks covered by another nurse. After the implementation, a post-survey will be provided to evaluate the effectiveness based on changes in job satisfaction.; Results: Implementing a process that allows nurses to take breaks during their shifts can increase job satisfaction, benefit nurses' well-being, and improve patient care.; Conclusions: Providing ambulatory surgical centers with education and a shift break process can improve job satisfaction among nurses. Increased job satisfaction can indirectly enhance patient outcomes and decrease nurse burnout. This MSN project aims to help nurses feel more satisfied in their work by ensuring they can take their required breaks during their shifts. |
| Subject |
Job satisfaction; Nurses--In-service training |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2025 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
49 page pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Science in Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s64fz353 |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
154095 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s64fz353 |
