title: Job embeddedness: a concept analysis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The current study examines the concept of job embeddedness (JE) and the implications for nurse retention.
  
  
  METHODS
  The published literature and model cases use the method developed by Walker and Avant.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The concept of JE and its relationship to nurse retention demonstrates recognition of the importance of community factors as well as organizational factors in the role of nurse retention.
authors.affiliation: Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
authors.forename: O Ed
authors.initials: OE
authors.lastname: Reitz
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012944:Social Support
keywords: Concept analysis; job embeddedness; nurse retention; nurse turnover