An analysis of the relationship between job satisfaction and job stress in correctional nurses.
Stamps and Piedmonte's Index of Work Satisfaction and Harris's Nurse Stress Index were completed by 287 registered nurses employed in state prison health care facilities in order to assess job satisfaction and job stress among correctional nurses. Correctional nurses' expectations about job satisfaction were influenced by pay and autonomy. This finding was consistent with studies of hospital nurses. Important sources of job satisfaction were professional status and interaction with employees. Analysis of differences between expectations and sources of job satisfaction may provide understanding of career benefits and sources of dissatisfaction. Time pressures and organizational support and involvement were sources of stress. Multivariate analyses showed an inverse relationship between stress and job satisfaction. Information about job satisfaction and work stress and their correlates may be used to develop strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of correctional nurses.
University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 14214-3049, USA.
Nancy A
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Flanagan
Timothy J
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Flanagan
D000328:Adult; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007587:Job Description; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D010560:Personnel Selection; D011330:Prisons; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017748:Time Management; D016526:Workload