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Nurses' job satisfaction: are there differences between foreign and U.S.-educated nurses?

C M Pizer, A F Collard, S M James

    Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    A job satisfaction survey of nurses in New York City found no differences between foreign-educated nurses on temporary visas and U.S. nurses. Despite demographic and work variations, overall job satisfaction levels were similar for both groups.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Management
    • Sociology of Work

    Background:

    • Foreign-educated nurses are crucial to the healthcare workforce.
    • Understanding job satisfaction is key to nurse retention.
    • Previous research indicates potential differences in satisfaction between native and foreign-born nurses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare job satisfaction levels between foreign-educated nurses on temporary visas and U.S.-educated nurses.
    • To identify demographic, educational, and work-related differences between these two nursing groups.
    • To explore factors influencing job satisfaction in a diverse nursing population.

    Main Methods:

    • A job satisfaction survey was administered to nurses.
    • Participants included foreign-educated nurses on temporary visas (N=322) and U.S. nurses (N=535).

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  • Data were collected from six New York City public hospitals.

    • Main Results:

    • No statistically significant differences in job satisfaction were found between foreign-educated and U.S. nurses.
    • Significant differences were observed in demographics, education, and work characteristics between the two groups.
    • Cultural and work status differences were identified as potential influencing factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Job satisfaction appears to be comparable between foreign-educated and U.S. nurses in this New York City hospital setting.
    • Despite demographic and work variations, the core level of job satisfaction is similar.
    • Further research into cultural and work status impacts is warranted.