title: Implementation and Evaluation of Self-Scheduling in a Hospital System.
abstract: Inflexible work schedules affect job satisfaction and influence nurse turnover. Job satisfaction is a significant predictor of nurse retention. Acute care hospitals report that job satisfaction is influenced by autonomy and educational opportunity. This project discusses implementation of computer-based self-scheduling in a hospital system and its impact. It is important for staff development educators to be aware that self-scheduling may play a key role in autonomy, professional development, turnover, and hospital costs.
authors.affiliation: Christina Wright, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHCNS-BC, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina. Peggy McCartt, PhD, ARNP, is system director, Professional Practice, Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida. Diane Raines, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, is senior vice president and chief nursing officer, Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida. Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, is Thelma M. Ingles professor of nursing and director of Evaluation and Educational Research, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Peggy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McCartt
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Raines
authors.forename: Marilyn H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Oermann
mesh_terms: D004532:Ego; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000592:standards*; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D015144:Southeastern United States; D000078329:Workforce