Relationship between work environment and job satisfaction among associated degree nurses: A cross-sectional study

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Occupational Health

Background:

• Associate degree nurses are vital to frontline patient care.
• Limited research exists on their job satisfaction and quality of nursing work life (QNWL) in Jordan.
• This study addresses this gap by examining the relationship between QNWL and job satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between the quality of nursing work life (QNWL) and job satisfaction among associate degree nurses in Jordan.
• To identify specific domains of QNWL that impact job satisfaction in this population.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted with 114 associate degree nurses in three Jordanian government hospitals.
• Data were collected using the Muller and McClosky Satisfaction Scale and Brooks' QNWL Scale.
• Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between QNWL and job satisfaction.

Main Results:

• Overall QNWL was low, with particularly low scores in work-life balance and work design.
• Job satisfaction levels were generally low, except for satisfaction with coworkers and interpersonal interactions.
• A strong positive correlation (R=0.746, P<.001) was found between the work environment and job satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Associate degree nurses in Jordan experience significant challenges with workload, work-life balance, and extrinsic rewards.
• Improving QNWL, especially in work design and work-life balance, is essential for enhancing job satisfaction.
• Organizational strategies and policy interventions focusing on QNWL can improve nurse job satisfaction and patient care quality.