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Factors affecting nurse retention at an academic magnet® hospital.
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PMID:  22525291     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: : The aim of this study was to examine the factors affecting the retention of registered nurses (RNs) and validate the revised Casey-Fink Nurse Retention Survey (2009).
BACKGROUND: : Creating an organizational culture of retention may reduce nurse turnover. Focusing on why nurses leave and identifying factors why nurses stay are essential.
METHODS: : A descriptive survey design gathered data from RNs with 1 or more years of experience providing direct patient care and employed in inpatient/ambulatory settings in an acute care, academic, Magnet hospital.
CONCLUSIONS: : There were no statistically significant relationships between nurse respondents' perceptions of work environment/support/encouragement and age or years of experience. However, there were significant differences between inpatient and ambulatory nurse responses in several key areas including job satisfaction, mentorship, and educational support. Overall, nurses reported feeling a lack of support and recognition from managers. Results provide evidence to support improved strategies to foster nurse retention.
Authors:
Annsley Buffington; Jennifer Zwink; Regina Fink; Deborah Devine; Carolyn Sanders
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of nursing administration     Volume:  42     ISSN:  1539-0721     ISO Abbreviation:  J Nurs Adm     Publication Date:  2012 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-04-24     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1263116     Medline TA:  J Nurs Adm     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  273-81     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM; N    
Affiliation:
Author Affiliations: Level IV Clinical Nurse (Ms Buffington); Oncology/BMT Nurse Manager (Ms Zwink); Research Nurse Scientist (Dr Fink); Director, Patient Services (Ms DeVine); Vice President Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer (Dr Sanders), University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora.
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