Addressing the turnover issue among new nurses from a generational viewpoint.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Occupational Health
• Psychosocial Work Environment

Background:

• Limited understanding of the psychosocial work environment's impact on new-generation nurses.
• Assessing perceptions of the work environment is crucial for retention.

Purpose of the Study:

• Investigate the link between psychosocial work environment dimensions and intent to quit among new nurses.
• Identify specific work environment factors influencing nurse retention.

Main Methods:

• A self-administered questionnaire was used.
• 1002 nurses participated in the study.

Main Results:

• Nurses intending to quit reported significant effort-reward imbalance and lack of social support.
• Those intending to leave the profession also cited effort-reward imbalance, high psychological demands, and job strain.

Conclusions:

• Effort-reward balance is critical for retaining young nurses.
• Supportive and meaningful work environments are essential for nurse satisfaction and retention.
• Nurse managers must proactively create supportive environments to prevent turnover.