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Values identified in different groups of Air Force nurses.
B G Hutchison1, A C All, G L Loving
172d Medical Group/SGGP, 5700 Arnold, Building 5801, Tinker Air Force Base, OK 73145, USA.
Military Medicine
|March 29, 2001
Summary
Air Force nurses prioritize personal values like achievement and altruism in their careers. Understanding these values can improve job satisfaction and retention in military nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Organizational Psychology
- Human Resources
Background:
- Personal values significantly influence professional choices and career decisions.
- Understanding the core values of Air Force nurses is crucial for retention and job satisfaction.
- Previous research has identified eight literature-supported values relevant to professional settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the fundamental personal values held by Air Force nurses.
- To examine how these values are perceived across various demographic factors.
- To provide insights for improving recruitment, placement, and retention strategies within the Air Force nursing corps.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study design was employed.
- A convenience sample of 224 Air Force nurses participated.
- Data were collected from nurses stationed at four U.S. Air Force medical facilities.
Main Results:
- Participants rated seven of eight literature-supported values as "important" or "very important".
- These values included ability utilization, achievement, altruism, autonomy, economic reward, economic security, and personal development.
- Value importance remained consistent across demographic factors such as age, gender, and experience.
Conclusions:
- Air Force nurses highly value a range of personal and professional attributes.
- This understanding can inform strategies to enhance job satisfaction and retention.
- Findings offer valuable insights for Air Force nurse recruiters and personnel management.