Importance of Herzberg’s Theory to a New Graduate
Herzberg’s theory, also known as the two-factor theory, states that factors that result in job satisfaction are viewed to be distinctively differentiated from those that enhance job satisfaction. If nurse managers consider discouraging factors that lead to job dissatisfaction, then a conducive environment will be created for nurses to perform their roles. Factors that encourage nurses and lead to job satisfaction are referred to as motivational factors. On the other hand, those that lead to job dissatisfaction are known as hygiene factors. Herzberg’s theory is useful because it motivates new graduates to work hard and enhances an internal drive to do nursing activities to achieve a set goal. Additionally, the theory stipulates an opportunity for achievement, recognizing new graduates’ success and impact on healthcare. In addition, the theory stipulates an opportunity for new graduates to pursue job training, thus climbing to positions that they have been aspiring to reach (Alrawahi et al., 2020). The theory lays a good foundation for appraisals and the offering of internal promotions, thus increasing motivation among new nursing graduates.
How Herzberg’s Theory Fits My Style and Strengths
The theory merges my strengths and style in the nursing practice in that the theory encourages new graduates to be goal-oriented. I like being focused on the task until the required threshold of success is reached. Any service that I offer to patients or institutions must be driven with purpose and aid in promoting health, preventing diseases, curing illnesses, and rehabilitative services. I embrace recognition because of the motivation, passion, tenacity, and effort to ensure that patients’ welfare is well catered for. I also provide an environment that is conducive for my colleagues, patients, and myself. I prefer attending programs that have been put in place by the organization that improves my practice in nursing holistically.
Reflection of Herzberg’s Theory of Leadership on Components of Registered Nurses’ (RN) Roles
The New York State (NYS) Act 139 protects and provides nurses with rights and responsibilities within the scope of practice. The (NYS) act encourages RNs to be in a position of diagnosing and treating illnesses and offer care that is supportive of life and well-being. Herzberg provides a good platform for the act in that theory equips nurses with motivations for the roles and responsibilities they carry out. Through the theory, nurses are assigned roles that suit their area of specialization, thus enhancing quality nursing services and saving time (Alrawahi et al., 2020). The theory further lays a boundary of services that are carried out by the various healthcare disciplines.
How Herzberg Theory Enhances Interprofessional Practice
Herzberg’s theory encourages all stakeholders to work together as a team in ensuring that the patient attains wellness. Success will be evident when health care organizations focus on motivational factors and hygiene factors simultaneously. The theory fosters interpersonal practice by letting nurses and other healthcare providers be responsible and autonomous in providing care (Alrawahi et al., 2020). The theory further provides the aspect of appraisal that is important to be evaluated by different healthcare workers that surround the area of practice. The appraisal will encourage the members to relate and work together harmoniously since all healthcare workers could be evaluated and given promotions.
Reference
Alrawahi, S., Sellgren, S. F., Altouby, S., Alwahaibi, N., & Brommels, M. (2020). The application of Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation to job satisfaction in clinical laboratories in Omani hospitals. Heliyon, 6(9), e04829.