"We are left with nothing to work with"; challenges of nurses working in the emergency unit at a secondary referral hospital: A descriptive qualitative study.

The study identified several major challenges confronting nurses working in the emergency unit which are linked with managerial processes and inadequate managerial support. These challenges need to be addressed to promote quality emergency nursing care. To foster a positive working environment, hospital management should validate and address the aforementioned concerns of the Emergency Department nurses.