The Relation between Negotiation Skills and Problem Solving Skills among Head Nurses.

Mohammed Shalaby, Shaimaa; Hoseny Ghadery, Samer; Ahmed Abd Allah, Nora; Mohammed Abd Elmonem, Amira

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2025.458286

The Relation between Negotiation Skills and Problem Solving Skills among Head Nurses.

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¹ Ph.D. student in Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Nursing Supervisor at Benha Fever Hospital

² Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

³ Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University.

10.21608/jnsbu.2025.458286

Abstract

Background: Today’s healthcare organizations operate in a highly competitive environment where acquiring essential knowledge, information, and modern technology arerucial for both hospitals and their managerial staff. Aim of the study was to examine the relation between negotiation skills and problem solving skills among head nurses. Research design: A descriptive correlational research design was applied to accomplish the aim of the study. Study setting: The research was carried out in all inpatient units within the medical and surgical departments at Benha University Hospital. Subjects: composed of all head nurses (61) who wererking in the above mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used: Tool I) Self- Report Negotiation Skills Questionnaire and Tool II) Problem Solving Inventory. Results: The majority of head nurses had satisfactory negotiation skills. More than two thirds of head nurses had high problem solving skills level. Conclusion: There was a positive statistically significantcorrelation between negotiation and problem solving skills. Recommendation: Identifying workplace challenges that hinder head nurses from applying their negotiation and problem-solving skills effectively.

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