11 Family and Social Networks: Support Versus Lack of Support Most nurses received the greatest support from family and friends. Community support was also recognized and appreciated. Some nurses reported…
9 Petty Complaints and Trivial Whining: No Tolerance Here Many nurses reported low tolerance for people’s complaints and an impatience on returning home. Some called this “having a shorter fuse”…
4 Homecoming: A Disappointing Venture Some nurses expressed a personally disappointing homecoming experience that left a lasting negative memory. Thus, there was a dichotomy in the nurses’ feelings related to…
5 Renegotiating Roles: A Family Affair Nurses commented on the difficulties encountered when having to renegotiate family roles. Some were not ready to jump right back in with domestic chores,…
