Are Generation Y Nurses Satisfied on the Job? Understanding Their Lived Experiences.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of job satisfaction among Generation Y nurses in the workplace.


BACKGROUND
Job satisfaction in nursing is at an all-time low. With an increasing shortage of nurses, there is a need for more awareness and understanding of job satisfaction and intent to stay among Generation Y nurses who are the future generation of nurses.


METHODS
Descriptive phenomenology-guided, in-depth semistructured interviews were conducted to explore the lived experiences of job satisfaction among 10 Generation Y nurses.


RESULTS
Four main themes and 6 subthemes that emerged brought meaning to the nurses' experiences. The 4 main themes were experiences of feeling good, relationships, job strain, and having choices.


CONCLUSIONS
Findings indicated Generation Y nurses want to fulfill inner feelings of job satisfaction. If these inner feelings are not met, they will seek other opportunities to fulfill job satisfaction.
Author Affiliation: Adjunct Professor of Nursing (Dr Anselmo-Witzel), Roberts Wesleyan College School of Nursing, Rochester, New York; Lead Faculty Area Chair for Nursing (Dr Orshan), School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona; Owner/Principal, All Aspects Research, Amherst, Massachusetts, and Online Faculty School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona (Dr Heitner); and Adjunct Professor (Dr Bachand), School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona.
Sonia
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Anselmo-Witzel
Susan A
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Orshan
Keri L
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Heitner
Jeanie
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Bachand
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D014481:United States; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology*