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Rural nurse job satisfaction.

D L Molinari1, M A Monserud

  • 1Idaho State University, Idaho, USA. molidean@isu.edu

Rural and Remote Health
|December 9, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Rural nurses value lifestyle preferences and organizational support for job satisfaction and retention. Addressing these factors, particularly for those new to the profession, can improve nurse retention in rural areas.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Studies
  • Rural Health
  • Healthcare Workforce

Background:

  • Limited research exists on rural nurse job satisfaction and its impact on retention.
  • Understanding factors influencing rural nurses' job satisfaction is crucial due to ongoing workforce shortages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate personal and organizational factors affecting job satisfaction among rural nurses.
  • To analyze the relationship between job satisfaction and the intention to remain employed in rural healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 103 rural hospital nurses in the Northwest US using validated scales (McCloskey/Mueller, Gerber Control Over Practice).
  • Included open-ended questions to qualitatively explore job satisfaction themes.
  • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to identify key factors influencing retention.

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Main Results:

  • Rural nurses expressed a preference for rural lifestyles and values integrated into organizational practices.
  • Job satisfaction was positively associated with the generalist role, job variability, and patient variety.
  • Most nurses intended to stay employed; those planning to leave often lacked rural ties or family support.

Conclusions:

  • Job satisfaction and retention among rural nurses are influenced by lifestyle preferences and organizational characteristics.
  • Hiring nurses with rural backgrounds and preferences, and supporting work-life balance, can enhance retention.
  • Further research is needed to understand job dissatisfaction in nurses with 1-3 years of experience.