Work engagement in Magnet(®)-designated hospitals: Exploring social and institutional demographics of RNs to optimize improvement efforts.
OBJECTIVE
This study analyzed and evaluated relationships between work engagement (WE) and social/institutional demographic variables of RNs in Magnet(®)-designated hospitals.


BACKGROUND
Organizational structures of Magnet-designated hospitals are recognized to promote engagement of RNs. Because little is known about relationships between WE and the social/institutional demographics of nurses, this study focused on age (generation), gender, education, shift, hours worked per week, percentage of time in direct patient care, and nursing unit.


METHODS
A convenience sample of hospital RNs (n = 220) completed 2 surveys to measure WE and demographic variables in this descriptive correlational study.


RESULTS
Shift was significantly related to RN engagement; however, age, gender, education, hours worked per week, percentage of time in direct patient care, and nursing unit were not.


CONCLUSIONS
This study provides empirical evidence about the relationships between WE and social/institutional characteristics of RNs. The findings are relevant to patients, nurses, nurse leaders, and organizations.
Author Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Amy Hagedorn
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Wonder
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D058996:Quality Improvement; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States