Nurse practitioner's characteristics and job satisfaction.
OBJECTIVE
To identify the demographics and job satisfaction levels of currently working nurse practitioners (NPs) in California.


METHODS
The Mueller McCloskey Satisfaction Scale (MMSS) was mailed to a random sample of 200 California NPs with active licensure. Descriptive analysis was employed.


CONCLUSIONS
The NPs reported high levels of job satisfaction according to the MMSS. Aspects of the job that showed significant levels of satisfaction were schedules, flexibility of hours, and interprofessional relationships. NPs were least satisfied with not having professional opportunities such as participation in nursing research, writing/publishing, and belonging to a department/nursing committee.


CONCLUSIONS
The findings may be used to guide NP recruitment and retention strategies, influence practice issues, and facilitate job satisfaction for NPs by employing agencies.
Wild
Priscilla
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UCSF Medical Center, Prepare Clinic, San Francisco, California, USA. cwild322@aol.com
Parsons
Virgil
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Dietz
Elizabeth
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002140:California; D002321:Career Choice; D002322:Career Mobility; D004651:Employment / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007587:Job Description; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016526:Workload / Q000523:psychology; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology