Comprehensive Report on Workplace Hazards in Nursing Profession

This report provides an overview of workplace hazards encountered in the nursing profession, categorized as biological, physical, ergonomic, chemical, and psychological. It highlights the potential short-term and long-term effects of these hazards on nurses' health and well-being, including physical injuries, chronic diseases, and mental health issues. The report emphasizes the growing global demand for nurses and the importance of addressing these hazards to ensure their safety and promote quality healthcare delivery. Recommendations include awareness and prevention measures, proper labeling of hazards, use of protective equipment, stress management programs, and efficient work schedules. The conclusion underscores the need to prioritize the mental and physical health of nurses and implement effective strategies to mitigate workplace hazards, with reference to studies from Alavi (2014), Dressner and Kissinger (2018), Facchin et al. (2013), Song and Lindquist (2015) and WHO (2019).