Objectives The objective of this study is to assess quality of nursing work life (QNWL) and related factors among nurses working in emergency room (ER). Methods A cross‐sectional descriptive design was employed. Data were collected from a convenient sample of nurses working in ER Eligible participants were required to complete a demographic and work related variables sheet, the Brooks Quality of Nursing Work Survey (BQNWLS). Results A total of (186) nurses participated in the study. Study participants reported a BQNWL mean score of (M = 140.15, SD = 28.34) indicating a moderate BQNWL. Additionally, the participants scored moderate levels on all BQNWL subscales. The mean score of BQNWL was statistically better for nurses who had training courses on emergency department (t = −2.663, P = 0.008). However, no other statistically significant differences were found in BQNWL scores in regarding to demographic and work related variables. Conclusion The results of this study reported a noticeable alteration in QNWL among nurses working in ER. The nurses had a moderate QNWL levels. Also, the results emphasized on the importance of conducting further interventional research studies in the future to establish effective measures to enhance nurse QNWL. Consequently, this may improve the provided nursing care for the patients and their families.

Despite poor knowledge, Jordanian healthcare professionals reported high scores for positive attitudes and compliance with IPCs. Clinical training programmes are required to enhance knowledge and understanding of IPCs.

This article provides insight into the current practice of Jordanian intensive care nurses in different health care sectors. The study can contribute to redirect the perception of nurses towards nutrition in the critically ill in addition to enhance positive adherence to evidence base.

Proper implementation of NANDA-I is a prerequisite to the better understanding of nursing language.

This study aimed to explore Jordanian nurses' perspectives on the implementation of evidence-based practice and team-working related to nutritional care in the critically ill. Poor adherence to evidence-based practice and poor collaboration may contribute to nutritional failure. Fourteen critical care nurses from three healthcare sectors in Jordan were selected purposively and interviewed using semi-structured interviews. The information obtained was subjected to a thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the study: 'undertaking nutritional responsibilities', 'approaching evidence-based practice', 'multidisciplinary team working' and 'consequences of enteral nutrition care deficits'. Although evidence-based practice was emphasised by nurses, lack of evidence-based resources, and ineffective aspiration reduction measures were found to impede adherence to evidence-based practice. Multidisciplinary team working was introduced as means to improve practice. However, ineffective nursing involvement and poor interaction were obstacles to effective sharing.