Age. Age is associated with development and maturity level; therefore older nurses had a more stable pattern in their way of life than younger nurses (Erikson, 1993). Increasing age will increase the maturity level and responsibility of a working person. However, the relationship between the age of a nurse and caring behaviors for a dying patient remain inconclusive. Numerous studies showed that age is associated with a caring behavior of a nurse. Some studies have shown that senior nurses have a higher level of caring behavior for dying patients than younger nurses (Amonprompukdee, 2004; Lange, Thom, & Kline, 2008).
However, there are several studies which found that there is no significant correlation between the age and a nurse’s caring behavior for dying patients (Jaidee, 1997; Pokpalagon, …show more content…
Years of work experience in nursing. Work experience is very important for every profession, especially in nursing. Work experience is a factor that is related to an expert level in nursing practice (Orem, 1995). There are several studies which found that years of work experience have a positive relationship with a nurse’s caring behavior (Apaiwong, 2000;
Brunton & Beaman, 2000; Lange et al., 2008; Mateprasart, 1991; Noh, Arthur, &
However, there are several studies which found that there is no significant correlation between the age and a nurse’s caring behavior for dying patients (Jaidee, 1997; Pokpalagon, …show more content…
Years of work experience in nursing. Work experience is very important for every profession, especially in nursing. Work experience is a factor that is related to an expert level in nursing practice (Orem, 1995). There are several studies which found that years of work experience have a positive relationship with a nurse’s caring behavior (Apaiwong, 2000;
Brunton & Beaman, 2000; Lange et al., 2008; Mateprasart, 1991; Noh, Arthur, &