Nurse Engagement Theory

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Luong, (2012) indicated that work engagement has three extents: (1) cognitive; belief in and support for the goals and values of the organization, (2) affective; sense of belonging, pride and attachment to the organization, (3) behavioral; willingness to go the extra mile, intention to stay with the organization. Also, nurse engagement is considered an affective state that reflects nurse's personal satisfaction and a sense of inspiration and affirmation that get from work and being a part of the organization

Theory of work engagement (WE) Engagement is positive psychology by the theoretical model Job Demand Resources (JDR-WE). This model takes the perspective of positive organizational psychology, in which the well-being …show more content…

One of the most important drivers of engagement is the interest of management in nurses' well-being. Thus, organizations have to build harmonious environments to promote good team relationships and conducive work environments to sustain high level of performance (Sanneh and Taj, 2015).

Supervisors who create a supportive work environment policy typically display concern for nurses' needs and feelings. Supervisors must establish positive communication and feedback system as well as informing nurses of organizational goals and objectives towards success. Positive workplace environment will increase confidence and ownership of the organization among nurses thereby increasing engagement levels and improve performance (Andrew and Sofian,

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