Job satisfaction and dissatisfaction as described by staff nurses

McNeese-Smith's (1999) study created a clear picture of the factors influencing nurse job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Excess job dissatisfaction results in nurses resigning their positions, contributing to the nursing shortage. The results of this study could be used to support a research utilization project to educate nursing administration of these factors. Attending to these factors could enhance nurse retention and recruitment, helping to lessen the nursing shortage. Feasibility issues would include the cost and time to educate the nursing administration. Future research should be done to identify the factors of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction in other areas of nursing besides hospital nursing.