The needs and expectations of generation Y nurses in the workplace.
Generation Y nurses represent the new nursing workforce. This article describes a study examining the needs, motivations, and expectations of generation Y nurses at the start of their careers. New nurses, on average 24.1 years old in 2007, were interviewed. The generation Y nurses reported that recognition was a key motivator. Their needs are stability, flexible work schedules and shifts, recognition, opportunities for professional development, and adequate supervision.
Lavoie-Tremblay
Melanie
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McGill University School of Nursing, Montréal, Québec H3A 2A7, Canada. Melanie.lavoie-tremblay@mcgill.ca
Leclerc
Edith
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Marchionni
Caroline
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Drevniok
Ulrika
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011792:Quebec; D013192:Staff Development; D013637:Tape Recording; D017132:Workplace; D055815:Young Adult