Predictors of nurse practitioner retention

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Nursing Practice
• Workforce Studies

Background:

• Addressing primary care provider shortages necessitates understanding nurse practitioner (NP) retention.
• Identifying factors influencing NP job satisfaction and retention is crucial for healthcare organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the link between Misener Nurse Practitioner Job Satisfaction Scale factors and nurse demographic characteristics with NP retention.
• To define NP retention by duration in current role and intent to leave within five years.

Main Methods:

• A survey was emailed to members of the Texas NP Organization.
• Data were analyzed using linear and logistic regression models.

Main Results:

• Years of experience, salary, and benefits were significantly associated with longer employment duration.
• Higher challenge/autonomy scores and salary were linked to lower odds of intending to leave within five years.

Conclusions:

• Job autonomy and competitive salaries are critical for improving nurse practitioner retention.
• Interventions focusing on these areas can help mitigate primary care provider shortages.