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Factors that influence nurses' job satisfaction.

Chen-Chung Ma1, Michael E Samuels, Judith W Alexander

  • 1Division of Planning, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. up000238@yahoo.com

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|June 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Job satisfaction for registered nurses (RNs) has declined for many, influenced by factors like years of service and job position. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving nurse retention and recruitment.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Rising job dissatisfaction among registered nurses (RNs) in South Carolina hospitals exacerbates recruitment and retention challenges.
  • Identifying and addressing factors influencing RN job satisfaction can decrease turnover and improve recruitment and retention rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate individual, work, and geographic factors impacting registered nurse (RN) job satisfaction within South Carolina hospitals.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing secondary data from 3,472 anonymously completed surveys from RNs in South Carolina.
  • A 27-question self-administered survey was distributed to 17,500 RNs.
  • Univariate statistics and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were employed to analyze factors influencing job satisfaction.

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Main Results:

  • Approximately two-thirds of RNs reported stable or decreased job satisfaction over the past two years.
  • Statistically significant differences in job satisfaction were observed concerning years of service, job position, hospital retirement plan, and geographic area.

Conclusions:

  • Findings offer critical insights for nurse managers and hospital administrators to develop targeted health policies.
  • Addressing the unique needs of nursing staff is essential, particularly given current widespread nursing shortages.