A practicing nurse often volunteers for overtime when the unit is short staffed but now has a child who has a recurring illness and worries about the ability to continue this practice.The nursing manager could help this nurse by educating him or her about role:

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Role conflict occurs when a person feels unable to meet the obligations of two or more roles, which is certainly the case here.Role ambiguity occurs when the expectations of a role are not clearly defined.Role integration refers to an ability to move fluidly between roles.Role stress occurs when either a situation or the environment prevents a person from fulfilling the obligations of a role.

A Practicing Nurse Often Volunteers for Overtime When the Unit