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Organizational Support, Workload, and Intent to Stay: Work Environment Perceptions in Perianesthesia Nursing Units
Purpose:
The purpose of this ASPAN study was to understand perianesthesia nurses' perception of their work environments in regards to organizational support, workload, intent to stay, and overall nurse satisfaction.
Design:
A descriptive design was used with survey methodology.
Method:
An online survey was sent to American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses members. The Individual Workload Perception Scale-Revised was used. A total of 2,121 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses members participated (21% response rate).
Findings:
Fifty-three percent reported that their nurse manager had responsibilities for three or more units. Having an assigned preceptor had a significant difference with organizational support, workload, intent to stay, and overall nurse satisfaction. Certified nurses reported significantly better perceptions of workload and intent to stay.
Conclusion:
This is the first national glimpse of the perianesthesia work environment and its influence on nurse outcomes. These results can be used to improve the perianesthesia work environment.
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