Factors associated with work satisfaction of registered nurses.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the factors that influence the work satisfaction of a national sample of registered nurses in metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).


METHODS
A cross-sectional mailed survey design was used. The sample consisted of RNs randomly selected from 40 MSAs in 29 states; 1,907 RNs responded (48%). The sample of 1,538 RNs working in nursing was used for analysis.


METHODS
The questionnaire included measures of work attitudes and demographic characteristics. The data were analyzed using ordinary least-squares regression.


RESULTS
More than 40% of the variance in satisfaction was explained by the various work attitudes: supervisor support, work-group cohesion, variety of work, autonomy, organizational constraint, promotional opportunities, work and family conflict, and distributive justice. RNs who were White, self-perceived as healthy, and working in nursing education were more satisfied. RNs that were more career oriented were more satisfied. Of the benefits options, only paid time off was related to satisfaction.


CONCLUSIONS
Work-related factors were significantly related to RNs' work satisfaction.
Kovner
Christine
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College of Nursing, New York University, 246 Greene Street, Room 618E, New York, NY 10003, USA. ctk1@nyu.edu
Brewer
Carol
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Wu
Yow-Wu
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Cheng
Ying
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Suzuki
Miho
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D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D002322:Career Mobility; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D016018:Least-Squares Analysis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D016272:Occupational Health; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D016526:Workload; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*