Relationships: From staff nurse to nurse consultant Part 3: Teamwork

摘要

This is the third article in the new staff nurse to nurse consultant series, which is exploring 'relationships'. Over the next 10 issues, the series will be examining relationships with junior staff, and medical and allied health care members. It will look at relationships with terminally ill patients, people with mental health problems and relatives, and wilI offer some tips on how to handle personality clashes.This article examines teamwork. There are times when I find that working in a team is rewarding and enjoyable, and allows me to be part of something that is far greater than I would be if I were working alone. There are other times when I find that working in a team is frustrating and stressful, and prevents me achieving something useful. Some teams can give you energy; others can sap it. Think about some of the teams you have worked in. Which ones stand out as examples of good teamwork and which ones as poor teamwork? In your example of good teamwork, try to identify why yon think it worked so well. Take a couple of minutes to jot down a few reasons.