title: Understanding Generation X employees.
abstract: Understanding Generation X employees--those born between 1961 and 1981--is essential if they are to be recruited into and retained in nursing and their potential maximized. The author discusses the times, characteristics, and work values and demands of Generation X. Armed with an enhanced understanding, nurse administrators are better prepared to maximize the potential of Generation X employees.
authors.affiliation: University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, Tulsa, USA. Mark@IONET.NET
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Kupperschmidt
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D012380:Role; D012922:Social Change; D012945:Social Values; D014481:United States; D014937:Work / Q000523:psychology