title: Exploring social support and job satisfaction among associate degree program directors in California.
abstract: A troubling trend noted in California has been an increase in the number of open positions for program directors of associate degree registered nursing (ADRN) programs. Positions remain open for extended periods of time, and the number of qualified applicants for such positions is insufficient. The loss of and ensuing slow replacement of ADRN program directors can put these programs in jeopardy of student admission suspension, or, worse yet, closure by the state nursing board. In this exploratory study, variables of social support and job satisfaction were studied. Variables were found to be limited opportunities for peer interaction, expressed discontent, and retention concerns. A significant positive relationship between job satisfaction and social support was noted. Recommendations for future research are offered.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas at Arlington School of Nursing, USA. rondamb@uta.edu
authors.forename: Ronda D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Mintz-Binder
authors.forename: Joyce J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002140:California; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000600:supply & distribution; D012944:Social Support