title: Certified pediatric nurses' perceptions of job satisfaction.
abstract: The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board surveyed a national sample of 1354 hospital-based certified pediatric nurses (CPNs) to determine their perceptions of certification on job satisfaction and other factors. There is a substantial body of literature that demonstrates job satisfaction among nurses positively increases retention and reduces absenteeism and burnout. CPNs seek certification for a personal sense of achievement, professional recognition, and validation of clinical competency. The certified nurse survey respondents had self-reported high levels of job satisfaction and indicated that relationships with colleagues and a supportive work environment were very important to their levels of job satisfaction. The results of this study highlight important factors for hospitals to consider as they plan strategies and cost-effective ways to positively affect patient care and retain qualified pediatric nurses at the bedside.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Gaithersburg, MD USA.
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wyatt
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology; D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States