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Are Generation Y Nurses Satisfied on the Job? Understanding Their Lived Experiences.

Sonia Anselmo-Witzel¹, Susan A Orshan, Keri L Heitner

¹Author Affiliation: Adjunct Professor of Nursing (Dr Anselmo-Witzel), Roberts Wesleyan College School of Nursing, Rochester, New York; Lead Faculty Area Chair for Nursing (Dr Orshan), School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona; Owner/Principal, All Aspects Research, Amherst, Massachusetts, and Online Faculty School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona (Dr Heitner); and Adjunct Professor (Dr Bachand), School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona.

The Journal of Nursing Administration

|March 24, 2017

Summary

Generation Y nurses seek fulfilling job satisfaction, prioritizing positive experiences and relationships. If unmet, they will seek opportunities elsewhere, impacting nursing retention.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Organizational Psychology
Human Resources

Background:

Declining job satisfaction in nursing exacerbates the nursing shortage.
Understanding Generation Y nurses' job satisfaction is crucial for future workforce retention.
Generation Y represents the next wave of nursing professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experiences of job satisfaction among Generation Y nurses.
To gain insights into factors influencing job satisfaction in this demographic.

Main Methods:

Descriptive phenomenology approach.
In-depth, semistructured interviews with 10 Generation Y nurses.
Qualitative data analysis to identify themes.

Main Results:

Four primary themes emerged: positive feelings, relationships, job strain, and autonomy.
Six subthemes further detailed the nurses' experiences.
Key factors influencing job satisfaction identified.

Conclusions:

Generation Y nurses prioritize intrinsic job satisfaction.
Dissatisfaction leads to seeking alternative employment opportunities.
Addressing core satisfaction drivers is essential for retaining Generation Y nurses.