Effect of Application of Kanter's Empowerment Theory on Nurse Intern's Assertiveness

Abstract

Empowerment theories would truly benefit nurses interns helping them realize their worth and their potentials. It will help nurses interns gain strength and knowledge to support themselves. Empowerment theory would enhance the well-being of nurse's interns by helping them build self-confidence. However, understanding where the negativity is coming from to better understand the individuals needs to overcome such oppression on themselves that society has placed. On a personal level, helping individuals find where their powerlessness stems from will in turn help the individual to gain positive self-esteem by addressing the problem and then by taking steps to overcome the problem (Morton and Montgomery,2011). Kanter’ theory of structural empowerment is a good framework to explain concepts related to negative workplace behaviors, such as turnover. The structure of the work environment is an important correlate of staff attitudes and behaviors in organizations. The perceived access to power and opportunity structures relate to the behaviors and attitudes of staff in organizations (Nicole, 2006).