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Empowerment and job satisfaction in associate degree nurse educators
Sandra L Baker1, Joyce J Fitzpatrick, Mary Quinn Griffin
1School of Nursing, Riverside City College, Riverside, California, USA. sandy.baker@rcc.edu
Nursing Education Perspectives
|September 20, 2011
Summary
Nursing faculty empowerment and job satisfaction are high, with psychological empowerment strongly linked to job satisfaction. Recommendations focus on enhancing faculty influence and student engagement opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Organizational Psychology
- Higher Education Studies
Background:
- Job satisfaction and empowerment are critical factors influencing faculty retention and effectiveness in nursing education.
- Understanding the relationship between these factors can inform strategies to improve the academic environment for nursing educators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the levels of psychological empowerment and job satisfaction among associate degree nursing educators.
- To examine the correlation between psychological empowerment and job satisfaction in this population.
- To identify demographic or professional factors that may influence these levels.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
- 139 associate degree nursing educators participated in the study.
- Validated instruments including the Conditions of Work Effectiveness II, Psychological Empowerment Scale, and Job Diagnostic Survey were utilized.
Main Results:
- A majority of nursing educators reported high levels of job satisfaction and felt empowered in their roles.
- Psychological empowerment showed a significant positive correlation with job satisfaction.
- No significant differences in empowerment or job satisfaction were found based on tenure, education, scholarship, or academic rank.
Conclusions:
- Nursing faculty generally experience positive work environments with high job satisfaction and empowerment.
- Enhancing faculty influence and direct student interaction are recommended strategies for deans to further support nursing educators.
- Institutional support for faculty development and role recognition is crucial for maintaining high morale and effectiveness.
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