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Why rural practice?

J W Dunkin1, N Juhl, T Stratton

  • 1Center for Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, USA.

Nursing Management
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Rural registered nurses choose to practice in rural areas due to family and community ties. However, job-related factors significantly influence their decisions to leave these positions.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Rural Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Rural areas face unique challenges in healthcare workforce retention.
  • Understanding nurse motivations is crucial for addressing rural healthcare disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the primary reasons why registered nurses choose to practice in rural settings.
  • To identify key factors that may lead registered nurses to leave rural positions.

Main Methods:

  • A national study was conducted involving over 3,500 rural registered nurses.
  • Data was collected on motivations for practicing in rural areas and factors influencing job departure.

Main Results:

  • Over 3,500 rural registered nurses cited family or community-related reasons for their practice location.
  • At least half of the surveyed nurses indicated that job-related factors would influence their decision to leave.

Conclusions:

  • Family and community connections are strong attractors for registered nurses in rural practice.
  • Job-related factors represent a significant retention challenge for rural nursing workforce.

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