Document Type
Dissertation - Open Access
Award Date
2016
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department / School
Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
Kay Foland
Keywords
family caregiver, informal caregiver, Registered Nurse
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative narrative research study was to explore and bring more attention to the Registered Nurse in the role of informal caregiver to family members. These caregivers are responsible for the care of parents, spouses, and children. The stories shared in this study are not isolated experiences as more and more nurses are placed in the caregiver role outside of their formal professional role. The number of caregiver roles are expected to increase with the increasing numbers of baby boomers and improved life expectancy.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Caregivers.
Nurses -- Family relationships.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-116)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
135
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Hansen, Julie A., "The Nurse as a Family Caregiver: Their Experience, Their Story" (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1089.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/1089
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