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I grew up as a nurse in an old school, U shaped ICU. Was small, we could see every patient from the desk. I’ve worked in the newer “race track” type units. There are areas to sit outside of each room designed to watch patients closer as opposed to a ...

Wondering what you all think what encompasses a healthy work environment and characteristics of an unhealthy one? Also, what are some challenges in work culture we face today.

thank you to all who have cared and taken the time to contribute. I have thought about putting together a type of staff developmental piece on trying to be more cognizant of our co workers.

It's a discussion forum! We can all improve in this area, including myself. I am not in school, graduated in 1999. I intended this for intelligent discussion. I am interested in being leading by example. Perhaps some of the negative posters on here s...

I get that students have asked for homework help. Why post if you have nothing to contribute. Move on. I graduated 16 years ago and intended on an adult discussion. A problem in nursing is cynical prudes.

Thanks for the discussion/feedback. I realize it was an old and not academic article. The different generations in the workforce is one small piece of the work culture. I work in a critical care transport role and deal with many units. Certain units...

Here is the article. I am 38, graduated in 1999. Lol. I think it sad that people feel the only purpose/motive of discussion is in academia. Here is the link. Exploring the Generation Gap in the Nursing Workforce - NurseZone

Then don't respond. Your responses alone have highlighted a cultural problem.

I am not in school at the moment. This was a general discussion. I read an article last week discussing challenges in our workforce as we have four currently practicing (baby boomers, gen x, millennials and veterans.) Your assumptions were incorrec...