An examination of advanced practice nurses’ job satisfaction internationally

A survey of oncology advanced practice nurses in Ontario: profile and predictors of job satisfaction.

The purpose of this study was to examine role structures and processes and their impact on job satisfaction for oncology advanced practice nurses (APNs) in Ontario. APNs caring for adult, paediatric or palliative patients in integrated regional cancer programs, tertiary care hospitals or community hospitals and agencies were invited to complete a mailed self-report questionnaire. A total of 73 ...

Nurses' Job satisfaction: an Italian study.

BACKGROUND The aim of the work presented was to assess job satisfaction of a number of nurses from different departments working in public hospitals in Italy. The assessment was carried out through the combined use of questionnaires, which measured different aspects of job satisfaction, such as coping abilities, stress level and optimism/pessimism. The literature supports the fact that nurses' ...

Job Satisfaction 1 Running head: JOB SATISFACTION/ STRESS Job Stress Related to Job Satisfaction of Nurses

Job Satisfaction Among Nurses in China

This study examined job satisfaction among nurses in China. A nationwide survey was conducted with 403 nurses employed at hospitals in 16 provinces in China using the Job Descriptive Index Scale. The findings indicated that, overall, nurses were dissatisfied with work, pay, and promotions. Pay was rated as the least satisfying aspect of work followed by promotions. Nurses with more years of exp...

Nurses' job satisfaction and patient falls.

PURPOSE The growing concern about the low job satisfaction among nurses and the achievement of positive patient outcomes are critical healthcare issues. The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to determine the relationship between nurses' job satisfaction and patient fall rate on adult medical and surgical units. METHODS Secondary data from a nurses' job satisfaction survey at...