Emotional Labour in Children's Surgical Care
Abstract
The emotional labour involved in children&s;s surgical care is a complex and demanding aspect of children&s;s nursing, particularly for newly qualified nurses (NQNs). This chapter explores the multifaceted challenges faced by nurses, emphasising the emotional and professional demands during various phases of surgical care, and illustrating these through a detailed case study of a NQN named Jess.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Emotional Labor in Professions
Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
Nursing education and management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 61–75
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter