5.2.1. Sufficient Support and Advice
Regarding coping strategies, nearly half of the participants cited this theme as a significant stress mitigator. The
theme consisted of three subcategories: advice from other administrators and nursing directors; sharing information
with other nurse managers; and a hospital consulting system. Interviewee comments included:
“Fortunately, the senior nurse manager and vice nursing director listen to me. I receive advocating advice and
criticism, too, but I feel happy that I can talk about my concerns to somebody else.”
“I would be very happy if there were an opportunity to share all my concerns with other nurse managers after
work and receive appropriate advice from senior nurses.”