How nurses tolerate stress, instability, and conflict at the hospital varies across a continuum. Some people “roll with the punches” and others have a strong preference for stability. An individual’s style of reactivity is believed by some to be a fundamental personality trait, and may influence their satisfaction as a nurse and in their personal life. Find out what your reaction style is:

Based on the Four Facets of Need for Stability in:
Howard, P.J., & Howard J.M. (2001). Professional Manual for the Workplace Big Five Profile (WB5P). Charlotte: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.