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. 2011 May 11;12:8. doi: 10.1186/1472-6939-12-8

Table 1.

Themes and sub themes

Subthemes Themes
Avoiding arousing conflicts Feeling trapped in irresolution
Being afraid of using one's authority
Feeling the burden of sole responsibility

Feeling squeezed between time restraints and professional and personal demands Being torn by conflicting demands
Feeling doubted and unconfirmed by registered nurses (RNs)