Title

Factors Related to Intention to Leave and Job Satisfaction Among Registered Nurses at a Large Psychiatric Hospital

Publication Date

6-26-2019

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Introduction: Current shortages of registered nurses working in psychiatric hospitals in the United States are exacerbated by turnover.Aim: This research describes factors that are associated with intent to leave among nurses working in a large inpatient psychiatric hospital.Method: This was a descriptive, correlational study.Results: 75% of respondents (n = 94) reported that they were satisfied with their current positions. 36% (n = 34) reported actively seeking employment elsewhere. Intent to leave correlated with perceptions about workplace relationships and work environment factors.Discussion: Work relationships, opportunity for education, and recognition for education were factors that were primarily related to intent to leave.

Publication Title

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

First Page

1

Last Page

6

DOI

10.1080/01612840.2019.1611977

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post print (12 month embargo)

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