The relationship among organizational climate variables and nurse stability in critical care units

This study examined the relationship among determinants of organizational climate, identified from the literature as communication, staff utilization, interdisciplinary politics, reward and support services, and nurse stability in critical care units. The purposes of the study were (1) to describe the organizational climate reported by staff registered nurses working in eight critical care units located in the same tertiary care center, (2) to measure nurse stability in the study units, (3) to determine interunit differences in organizational climate and nurse stability, and (4) to examine relationships among organizational climate phenomena and nurse stability. The sample was composed of 192 critical care staff nurses. Results indicated significant interunit differences among organizational climate determinants and nurse stability. Relationships among communication, interdisciplinary politics, and nurse stability were also demonstrated.