Effect of Taking COVID 19 Vaccine On Nurses’ Fear from Infection and Their Adherence to Preventive Measures

High level of nurses' fear of getting infected with COVID–19 leads to increase distress, lower job satisfaction, decreased health perceptions, and increased turnover intention. This study aims to compare the follow of standard precautionary measures and level of fear of Saudi nurses in dialysis units from acquired COVID-19 infection, before and after patients vaccination. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional study was used. Thirty-three Saudi nurses from dialysis units in Sakaka city participated in our study. Study tools; demographic data, fear of COVID-19 Scale, and questioner about '5 moments of hand washing, and wearing PPE. Results: The study found before vaccination, 54.5% of nurses reported extreme fear of getting acquired COVID-19 infection while only 15.5% reported fear after vaccination. There was a negative relationship between fear from infection and  educational level, before and after vaccination. Also, negative relation was found between level of fear and years of experience before vaccination while positive relation was noted after vaccination. Conclusions: after vaccination the nurses' fear level decreased but still within normal level. Both level of education and years of experience played a major role in nurses' fear levels, following hand hygiene, and wearing PPE

Effects of Nursing Guidance About Venipuncture Versus Ordinary Syringe, A Comparative Study On Rates of Phlebotomy Hematoma

Objective: To assess the effects of nursing guidance about Venipuncture versus ordinary syringe, a Comparative Study on Rates of phlebotomy hematoma. Background: In order to reducing the incidence of phlebotomy hematoma, nurses should receive comprehensive training regarding appropriate blood sampling  Study design and methods: Pre-posttest, comparative study design using a quasi-experimental design for both groups. Setting: The surgery departments at Assiut University Hospital. Subjects: There were 40 nurses in total coverage, and 100 randomly selected patients underwent blood sample. The nurses and patients were split into two equal groups. Tools: (I): Patients' assessment (personnel and clinical data), (II): Easy hematoma degree classification and (III) Nurses' awareness questionnaire (demographic characteristics, knowledge, and observation checklist). Results: A statistically significant difference the venipuncture and ordinary syringe groups regarding the rates of phlebotomy hematoma (wound quality of life and wound healing) with a significant correlation between them. Moreover, a statistically significant difference between nurses' knowledge and practice of applying the nursing guidance pre- and post-test.  Conclusion: The nursing guidance had a beneficial impact on nurses' knowledge and practice, and it improved the rates of phlebotomy hematoma occurrence among patients who underwent venipuncture compared to the other group using an ordinary syringe Implications for research, policy, and practice: Enhance nurses' knowledge and practice, offer ongoing education and in-service training program to the surgery departments. Apply venipuncture to blood sampling to reduce the risk of phlebotomy hematomas. &nbsp

Impact of Nurse Leaders Behaviors on Nursing Staff Performance: A Systematic Review of Literature

Nursing leadership is critical in facilitating and improving nurse performance, which is essential for providing quality care and ensuring patient safety. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between nursing leadership and nurse performance by understanding the leadership behaviors and factors that motivate nurses to perform well. To study the factors that nurses believe motivate them to perform better, a systematic review was undertaken, correlating these factors to leadership behaviors/styles. The PRISMA guidelines were followed to identify relevant articles. After applying the selection criteria, 11 articles were included in the final analysis. Overall, 51 elements that influence nurses’ motivation to perform better were found and categorized into 6 categories, including autonomy, competencies, relatedness, individual nursing characteristics, relationships and support, and leadership styles/practices. It has been discovered that both direct and indirect nursing leadership behaviors affect nurses’ performance. A better understanding of the factors that motivate nurses to perform well and facilitating them in the work environment through leadership behaviors/styles can improve nurses’ performance. There is a need to increase research on nurse leadership and nurses’ performance in the current innovative and technologically integrated work environment to identify new factors of influence