title: Nurses' attitudes toward control over nursing practice.
abstract: A random sample of 323 nurses registered in Illinois was used to examine nurses' attitudes toward nurse control over nursing practice. Most supported nurse autonomy, independent practice, and third-party reimbursement, though a fairly sizable minority did not, particularly with regard to independent practice. Regression analyses found that favorable attitudes were associated with a more college-based initial nursing program, a more recent year of initial licensure, a greater attachment to the labor force, and a stronger commitment to a nursing career. Neither family status, current employment situation, nor future career plans had any significant effect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Schoen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D008008:Licensure, Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D011331:Private Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires