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State Tested Nursing Assistants' Workplace Experiences That Threaten or Support Intent to Stay
Megan Benner Senecal1, Kimberly McBride, Victoria Steiner
1The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.
Purpose:
Over 1 million Americans utilize skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) annually. Within SNFs, State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) are primary caregivers; however, low retention rates are notable and threaten patient care.
Design:
A phenomenological, qualitative study was conducted to explore intrinsic factors that influence STNAs' intent to stay in their positions.
Methods:
Ten STNAs employed at for-profit SNFs participated in semistructured face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed to identify broad concepts and recurrent themes.
Findings:
Findings suggest that intrinsic factors supporting and threatening intent to stay included the fulfillment of basic psychological needs. Supporting themes included self-confidence, appreciation, positive relationships, and a willingness to go beyond required duties. Threatening themes included frustration, lack of support, and career advancement opportunities.
Conclusions:
Findings provide an understanding of factors that influence STNAs' intent to stay.
Clinical Relevance:
The results may help guide the development of responsive strategies that improve quality and continuity of care in SNFs.
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