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Surgical nurses' intention to leave a workplace in Iceland: a questionnaire study
Author(s) -
Sveinsdóttir Herdís,
Blöndal Katrín
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/jonm.12013
Subject(s) - turnover intention , nursing , psychology , nursing management , medicine , job satisfaction , social psychology
Aim To explore surgical nurses’ reported determinants of intention to leave a workplace. Background Nurses’ work environment influences nurses’ intent to leave the workplace. Methods A descriptive, quantitative study design using a structured questionnaire was used to measure the intention of all nurses ( n = 383; 49% response rate) working at the surgical division at Landspítali– The National University Hospital of Iceland to leave a practice. Results Low general job satisfaction, followed by little praise from nurse managers and having to perform unprofessional work had the greatest influence on nurses’ intention to leave a workplace. In addition, nurses who found their own knowledge respected, but were not pleased with the work were more likely to consider leaving. Conclusion A lack of praise by unit managers, engagement in unprofessional work, low job satisfaction coupled with having ones’ knowledge respected and a non‐competitive work climate are factors contributing to nurses’ intention to leave. Factors contributing to nurses’ intention to leave may result in a lack of interest in work, low morale and may ultimately lead to unsafe patient care. Implications for Nursing Management Managers benefit from building and supporting a work morale that fosters nurses’ intentions to stay in a professional work environment. This includes providing nurses with regular feedback about clinical work.