Table 1.

Similarities and Differences in Meanings of Working as a RN in Elderly Care, Described by RNs in 2000 (n=6) and in 2012 (n=7)

RNs Working in Elderly Care in 2000	RNs Working in Elderly Care in 2012
Older persons are demanding	It is the older persons who decide
I’m not enough	I have to be flexible
The organization does not work (but I like the older person)	I have an opportunity to make it better
It is impossible to be a team	We can learn from each other
Where is the boss?	I can be the boss