Analysis of Work Life Balance of Female Nurses in Hospitals - Comparative Study between Government and Private Hospital in Chennai, TN., India

Abstract

Career women are challenged by work and family commitment at the end of each day in Government and private hospital. Majority of women are working through-out week and 53% are struggling to achieve work-life balance. Women reported that their life has become a juggling act as they have to shoulder multiple responsibilities at work and home. Both government and private hospital management need to be conscious of this status of female nurses and periodically review their status. They can create supportive environment to help these women achieve work life balance. This article highlights the issues connected with work life balance of female nurses in government and private hospital and the factors that determine work life balance. security have greater impact on job satisfaction. The job satisfaction of a nurse is absolutely important for the smooth functioning and successful upcoming of the health care industry (3). C. Nurses in Demand & Retention Strategies The demand for nurses is also increasing not only because of the attractive salary and job security but also because of the care they provide thus making a difference in others lives which is generally not found in many other careers (4). The role of nurses has expanded from a health care provider to health educator, diagnostic assistant, post care supporter, Health advisor, Physicians Assistant, Operation Theatre Assistant, Health Counselor, Follow up, Health promoter, Administrator, Health researcher, Provide appropriate reassurance to patients and family members, Health Supervisor, Maintenance of Health Reports, Records & Documents. Other reasons for slowing down of the nurses population is mental stress and work pressure which leads to dissatisfaction. Factors that lead to mental stress and work pressure are improper work life balance, physical health or fitness, improper working conditions, discrimination, distrust and unlimited work load, (5). Emigration is also considered as a contributing factor to the increasing demand for nurses (6)