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Nurse Manager Job Satisfaction And Retention, Ivy Renee Morton
Nurse Manager Job Satisfaction And Retention, Ivy Renee Morton
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
The purpose of this study was to explore job satisfaction and retention of front line nurse managers. Retention of nurses in the workplace is a primary focus of health care systems. Helen Erickson, Evelyn Tomlin, and Mary Ann Swain’s Theory of Modeling and Role Modeling served as the theoretical framework for this study. The literature shows that there is prevalence of nurse manager job satisfaction and retention. A quantitative study was performed using 6-point Likert scale and the participants’ demographics to determine the level of job satisfaction, recommendation for nurse leadership as a career, and retention. Descriptive statistics were used …
The Effect Of A New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program On Retention, Virginia Bradley
The Effect Of A New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program On Retention, Virginia Bradley
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
New graduate registered nurse residency programs are being adopted as best practice by many organizations. The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the effectiveness of two different types of programs implemented at an organization to see which produced the largest amount of retention. One group was hired directly into a nursing unit or area where orientation began. Another group was hired into a practice area and rotated through three different areas prior to being matched to a unit or area and then completing orientation. Dr. Patricia Benner's Novice to Expert Framework was used to guide this study because successful …
Effect Of A Student Success Program On The Academic Success Of First Semester Junior Bsn Students, Ann Hardison Black
Effect Of A Student Success Program On The Academic Success Of First Semester Junior Bsn Students, Ann Hardison Black
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
Problem: The expectation of the current nurse workforce is to deliver safe quality care while meeting the demands of an ever-changing healthcare system. More nurses are needed to combat the ongoing nursing shortage, as Baby Boomers reach retirement and the need for health care continues to rise. The healthcare industry has a vested interest in schools of nursing graduation rates as they impact the needed supply of nurses to fill vacant positions. Multiple variables collectively influence student success in a nursing program. Many students do not realize the rigor of a nursing curriculum until they are in the midst of …
Hospice Nurses’ Perception Of Factors Influencing Nurse Retention, Vanessa Kelly Boris
Hospice Nurses’ Perception Of Factors Influencing Nurse Retention, Vanessa Kelly Boris
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
Aim. To identify factors that affect hospice nurses’ intent to remain employed. Background. Recent literature indicates that turnover is a major problem for health care organizations, since it is costly and negatively affects patient care. Several strategies have been highlighted to help improve retention rates, however hospice nurses have special needs. Methods. To assess hospice nurse perspectives, a survey was conducted using registered nurses working in a multi-county Hospice and Palliative Care facility in the southeastern U.S. Survey items were based on information gathered from previous focus groups exploring determinants of nurse retention. Results. Eighty-eight percent (n=7) of nurses chose …
Job Satisfaction And Retention Of Registered Nurses At A Small Rural Hospital In Southeastern United States, Rachael M. Drake
Job Satisfaction And Retention Of Registered Nurses At A Small Rural Hospital In Southeastern United States, Rachael M. Drake
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
This research project embarked upon an investigation related to the retention of nurses at a small hospital in the Southeastern United States. The research question that guided this study asked, `what were the factors affecting nurse satisfaction at this health care facility? Many variables were explored as answers sought through surveys and documented reviews emerged. From a sample of 65 (n=65) respondents to a survey it was discovered that salary, vacation, opportunities to work straight days, compensation for working weekends, weekends off, nursing peers, physician the nurse works with, opportunities to interact professionally with other disciplines, recognition of work from …