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1Walden University, Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
|January 29, 2015
Summary
Generational differences did not impact nurse commitment, but licensed practical nurses (LPNs) showed less workplace loyalty than registered nurses (RNs). This highlights the need for tailored retention strategies for diverse nursing staff.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Declining nurse-to-patient ratios increase workloads.
- Understanding nurse job commitment is crucial.
- Limited data exists on generational differences in nurse commitment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate generational differences in organizational commitment among nurses.
- To compare organizational commitment between licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs).
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire assessing organizational commitment was administered to 145 nurses in Alabama.
- Data was analyzed for differences based on generation and nursing degree.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in organizational commitment were found between different nurse generations.
- Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) exhibited significantly lower affective commitment (workplace loyalty) compared to registered nurses (RNs).
Conclusions:
- Nursing qualifications, not generational status, are associated with organizational commitment.
- Findings support the need for flexible incentive packages to retain a diverse nursing workforce.
- Understanding these differences is vital for organizational stability, effectiveness, recruitment, and retention in healthcare settings.
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