Turnover and Associated Factors in Asian Foreign-Educated Nurses.
OBJECTIVE
The purposes of this study are to (1) describe the gap between expected and perceived organizational experiences among Asian foreign-educated nurses (FENs) in the United States and (2) to examine factors associated with turnover in their 1st year of employment.


BACKGROUND
Little is known about factors associated with turnover among Asian FENs.


METHODS
A cross-sectional design with a convenience sampling was conducted. Subjects (n = 201) responded either via Web-based or mail survey. A series of simple and multivariable logistic regressions were used.


RESULTS
Expectations of FENs before organizational entry were significantly higher than their experiences. The FENs who reported less organizational responsibility than expected were more likely to leave their 1st employment to move to another organization or unit.


CONCLUSIONS
This study may contribute to our understanding of the potential factors that assist or interfere with the organization's administrative retention plan for Asian FENs.
Author Affiliations: Instructor (Dr Geun), College of Nursing, Jeju National University, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Korea; Professor (Dr Redman); Associate Professor (Dr McCullagh), School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Hyo Geun
HG
Geun
Richard W
RW
Redman
Marjorie C
MC
McCullagh
D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D064700:Nurses, International / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017678:Sex Distribution; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States