Challenges Faced by Nurses: Analysis and Recommendations Report

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by nurses in healthcare settings. It highlights key issues such as workplace violence, which includes threats, harassment, and physical assault from patients, visitors, and coworkers. The report also addresses occupational health hazards, including exposure to biological, physical, and chemical hazards, as well as the impact of bullying and harassment from coworkers and patients. Furthermore, it examines the problems associated with non-nursing roles, lack of recognition, and staffing shortages, all of which contribute to increased workload and decreased job satisfaction. The analysis emphasizes the need for interventions to mitigate these challenges, including reporting violence, implementing safety protocols, and providing adequate staffing and recognition to ensure better quality of care and improved working conditions for nurses. The report underscores the importance of addressing these issues to protect nurses' well-being and enhance the overall quality of patient care.