Document Type : letter to the editor

Author

PhD Student of Nursing, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.

10.22038/jpp.2025.86355.5527

Abstract

The work environment of nurses is a critical factor that not only has substantial physical and psychological effects on the nurses themselves but can also have adverse consequences for their families, especially their children. The complex interplay between nurses' job duties and their ability to care for their families has significant social and emotional repercussions on their work-life balance, a topic that may have received less attention until now. Nurses often work in high-stress environments, which can lead to mental health issues. The nature of their work exposes them to challenging situations, life-saving decisions, and emotional interactions with patients and their families. The way they cope with such problems has consequences that extend beyond the workplace and can negatively impact the family dynamics of nurses. They constantly grapple with their emotional states at home and are never truly separate from their work lives. Psychologists emphasize that job-related stress in nurses may result in increased irritability, emotional unavailability, and difficulties in interacting with their children. Ultimately, it can be said that the families of nurses, particularly their children, are indirectly affected by the challenging working conditions of nursing, a topic that has perhaps received less attention until now. The environment in which nurses operate impacts not only their own health but also the emotional and psychological well-being of their children. Addressing these issues is essential not only for improving the lives of nurses but also for nurturing resilient and emotionally healthy children who thrive in supportive family systems.

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