A survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) shows that there is a strong connection between employers’ attitudes and nurses’ well-being. Among the survey’s findings is that 11 per cent of nurses show signs of poor psychological health, in particular depression and anxiety, and this group has twice the average level of sickness absence. The RCN’s new Working Well campaign calls on employers to improve working life and environments for nurses.
(Occupational Health Review May/Jun 02; p.10)

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