Nurses' perceptions of their work environment.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Organizational Psychology
• Workplace Environment Studies

Background:

• Supervisor support is a critical component of a healthy work environment for registered nurses (RNs).
• Understanding how RNs perceive their work environment based on professional experience is essential for improving job satisfaction and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore differences in registered nurses' (RNs) perceptions of their work environment.
• To specifically examine how years in the nursing profession and current position influence RNs' views on supervisor support.

Main Methods:

• The study surveyed registered nurses (RNs) to gather data on their perceptions of the work environment.
• Analysis focused on differences in perceptions based on years in the nursing profession and tenure in the current position.

Main Results:

• A statistically significant difference was observed in RNs' perceptions of supervisor support.
• RNs with less than two years in their current position reported the highest levels of perceived supervisor support (X = 6.96; P = .03).

Conclusions:

• The duration of time in a current nursing position significantly impacts perceptions of supervisor support.
• Interventions aimed at enhancing supervisor support may be particularly beneficial for nurses early in their current roles.