Career satisfaction among female nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Occupational Health
• Psychological Well-being

Background:

• Career satisfaction is crucial for nurse retention and quality of care.
• Understanding the determinants of job satisfaction is essential for improving the nursing profession.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate personal characteristics, psychological well-being, and work environment as predictors of career satisfaction in nurses.
• To assess the impact of these factors on nurses' overall job contentment.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study design was employed.
• Data were collected from 261 nurses in public and private hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi using a structured, anonymous questionnaire.
• The study was conducted between February 12 and March 30, 2001.

Main Results:

• A high percentage of nurses (80.4%) reported being always or almost always satisfied with their nursing careers.
• Nearly all participants experienced severe or moderate work-related stress.
• Over two-thirds of nurses felt they had control over their work life.

Conclusions:

• The majority of nurses in the studied settings expressed high career satisfaction.
• Despite high satisfaction, direct links between specific working conditions and satisfaction levels remain unclear.
• Further research is needed to elucidate the complex relationship between work environment and nurse career satisfaction.