title: Neonatal nurse practitioner role satisfaction.
abstract: The article reports a descriptive study utilizing a triangulated approach to explore the role satisfaction of a nationwide random sample of 315 neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs). Role satisfaction was found to be high, and practice philosophy tended toward a medical orientation. Those NNPs who were master's prepared and who reported to and were evaluated and paid by departments of nursing were more likely to have a nursing practice philosophy. Intrinisic factors related to satisfaction included autonomy, patient management, relationships with colleagues and families, role diversity, and a sense of accomplishment. Implications for administrators and NNPs are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Graduate School for Health Studies, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Beal
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Steven
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Quinn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007587:Job Description; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D017283:Neonatal Nursing; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires