NURSING MANAGEMENT FROM RETIRED NURSES' PERSPECTIVE

Managers are one of the effective factors in improvement of the organizations
efficacy, effectiveness, and productivity. Nursing managers' efficacy has an important role in health
organizations success. Last studies indicate that the exploration of nurses' experiences lead to direct
and indirect effects on nursing care process and profession. The aim of the study is the exploration of
retired nurses' experiences from nursing managers and management.
Materials & Methods: This study was a qualitative research in 2010. Twenty retired nurses were
selected based on purposeful and theoretical sampling. The main way for data collection was semistructured interviews. For analysis of data, we use qualitative content analysis method.
Result: Interviews analysis led to finding numerous subthemes for example not paying enough
attention to evaluation process, motivation fostering necessity, attention to supporting staff and usage
of effective and suitable management style. Unsuitable nursing management was more insisted.
Conclusion: Findings of this study that are based on retired nurses' experiences can improve
relationships development, work experience exchange, efficient management, manager-nurse mutual
support, professional consistency, and manager-nurse mutual trust and provide a suitable background
for professional development and promotion