Predictors of home healthcare nurse retention.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the level of job satisfaction and test a theoretical model of the direct and indirect effects of job satisfaction, and individual nurse and agency characteristics, on intent to stay and retention for home healthcare nurses.


METHODS
A descriptive correlation study of home healthcare nurses in six New England states.


METHODS
Home healthcare nurse job satisfaction self-report data was collected with the HHNJS survey questionnaire & Retention Survey Questionnaire.


RESULTS
Based on a structural equation model, job tenure and job satisfaction were the strongest predictors of nurse retention.


CONCLUSIONS
Understanding the variables associated with home healthcare nurse retention can help agencies retain nurses in a time of severe nurse shortages and increased patient demand.


CONCLUSIONS
Predicted nursing shortages and increasing demand have made the retention of experienced, qualified nursing staff essential to assure access to high-quality home healthcare services in the future.
College Of Nursing and Health Sciences, Graduate School of Policy Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA 02125-3393, USA. carol.ellenbecker@umb.edu
Carol Hall
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Ellenbecker
Frank W
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Porell
Linda
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Samia
James J
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Byleckie
Michael
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Milburn
D000328:Adult; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D019981:Health Care Sector; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009511:New England; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D000078329:Workforce