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Nurse practitioner's characteristics and job satisfaction.
Priscilla Wild1, Virgil Parsons, Elizabeth Dietz
1UCSF Medical Center, Prepare Clinic, San Francisco, California, USA. cwild322@aol.com
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|October 27, 2006
Summary
California nurse practitioners (NPs) report high job satisfaction, particularly with schedules and interprofessional relationships. However, they desire more opportunities in research and professional development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Workforce Studies
Background:
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) are vital to healthcare delivery.
- Understanding NP job satisfaction is crucial for retention and effective workforce planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the demographics of working NPs in California.
- To assess the job satisfaction levels of California-based NPs.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 200 licensed California NPs received the Mueller McCloskey Satisfaction Scale (MMSS).
- Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the collected data.
Main Results:
- NPs reported high overall job satisfaction.
- Key satisfaction drivers included work schedules, flexible hours, and interprofessional relationships.
- Areas of lower satisfaction involved limited opportunities for research, publishing, and committee involvement.
Conclusions:
- High job satisfaction exists among California NPs, influenced by work-life balance and collegial interactions.
- Addressing the lack of professional development opportunities is essential for enhancing NP roles.
- Findings can inform strategies for NP recruitment, retention, and overall job satisfaction.
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