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Yong-Shian Goh1, Alice Lee1, Sally Wai-Chi Chan2
1Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|April 24, 2014
Summary
Younger nurses exhibit higher stress and job dissatisfaction, increasing their intention to leave the profession. Targeted retention strategies for junior nurses are crucial for retaining nursing staff.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Staff Profiles
- Healthcare Workforce Research
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Understanding nurse profiles is vital for effective workforce management.
- Job satisfaction, acculturation, and work environment significantly impact nursing retention.
- Identifying distinct nurse groups can inform targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct profiles within a nursing staff cohort.
- To examine demographic, job satisfaction, acculturation, work environment, stress, cultural values, and coping abilities.
- To understand factors influencing nurses' intention to leave their current workplace.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 814 full-time nurses in a Singapore hospital.
- Two-step cluster analysis was used to identify distinct nurse profiles.
- Self-report questionnaires assessed demographic characteristics, job satisfaction, acculturation, work environment, stress, cultural values, coping, and intention to leave.
Main Results:
- Three distinct nurse clusters were identified.
- Cluster 2 comprised younger nurses with higher stress, job dissatisfaction, and intention to leave (22.4%).
- Cluster 3, predominantly Singaporean nurses, reported the lowest intention to leave (13.0%).
Conclusions:
- Younger nurses represent a high-risk group for turnover due to stress and job dissatisfaction.
- Retention strategies should prioritize junior nurses and enhance job satisfaction.
- Improving the work environment is key to strengthening nurses' commitment to the profession.
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