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    Trauma in NICU nurses: A grounded theory study
    (University of New Brunswick, 2024-08) McKim, Ashley; Taylor, Petrea
    The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a high stress, high stakes environment where the sickest and smallest patients receive care. This advocacy for vulnerable patients and everyday moral dilemmas means that NICU nurses are at high risk of experiencing workplace trauma. The purpose of this study is to explore the research question “How do NICU nurses at The Moncton Hospital manage their self-identified trauma in the context of the workplace?” I recruited eight nurses who are or have worked in The Moncton Hospital NICU and self-identify as having experienced occupational trauma. Data collection included semi-structured interviews. The data was coded using the Grounded Theory constant comparative approach, with the end goal of forming a mid-range theory. It is anticipated that findings will facilitate the implementation of interventions to support nurses to manage their trauma experiences.