The influence of the practice environment on nurse managers- job satisfaction and intent to leave

Nora E. Warshawsky, Amanda T. Wiggins, Mary Kay Rayens

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the influence of the practice environment on nurse managers (NMs) job satisfaction and intent to leave. Background: Nurse managers are a ready pool of talent to fill impending strategic leadership vacancies. Job satisfaction as an NM is a deciding factor for senior leadership aspirations. Methods: This study used a secondary analysis of 2012 survey data of 355 NMs. The Nurse Manager Practice Environment Scale was used to identify organizational features that influence NMs job satisfaction and intent to leave. Results: Mean (SD) job satisfaction was 4.5 (1.1) on a 6-point scale. Mean (SD) intent to leave was 5.0 (2.1) on a scale ranging from 3 to 9. The Nurse Manager Practice Environment Scale was a significant predictor of both job satisfaction and intent to leave. Conclusions: Features of the organizational context can be modified to improve job satisfaction and reduce intent to leave among NMs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)501-507
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Nursing Administration
Volume46
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Leadership and Management

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