Factors Influencing the Implementation of Nurse Specialist in Health Care Management of a Tertiary Level Hospital

Abstract

The present study was aimed at assessing the opinion of doctors and nurses regarding various factors influencing the implementation of nurse specialist clinical setting of a tertiary care hospital in New Delhi. The research design was non- experimental descriptive design. A total sample of 100 (70 nurses and 30 doctors) was selected by purposive sampling from the specialty areas of Dr RML Hospital. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that in Specialty clinical areas, a very few nurses are possessing specialty education whereas most of the doctors are specialized in their concerned areas. Majority of the participants highly agreed to the need of the nurse specialist in the current health care system, A systematically organized course by a recognized body is necessary for the training and development of competent nurse specialist. The placement of trained nurse specialist with specific job responsibilities and proper remuneration may help to improve the competency and job satisfaction of the nurses.