| A study of school nurse job satisfaction. | |
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PMID: 15040766 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study explored job satisfaction and changes needed to help boost levels of job satisfaction. Self-reported job satisfaction data were collected from 71 school nurses employed in elementary, middle, and high school settings via interactive focus groups. The subjects participated in a 30- to 45-minute focus group session that was audiotaped and transcribed by the principal investigator. Beliefs about job satisfaction were identified and classified into exclusive categories or themes. While the majority of school nurses expressed contentment with their jobs, certain factors that would increase job satisfaction, such as salary and control issues, were discussed. Overall, 83% of school nurses in this study were satisfied in their present positions; however, issues of coping and role strain were identified as major contributors to low morale. Only 17% of the school nurses voiced job dissatisfaction, primarily attributed to low salaries and lack of trust and support from administration. As school nurses face a diverse community with complex needs, adaptation is needed for job satisfaction to be maintained. For this to occur, school nurses must take the initiative to educate administrators, parents, and communities about their role in the school setting. |
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Authors:
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DeMonica L Junious; Regina Jones Johnson; Ronald J Peters; Christine M Markham; Steven H Kelder; George S Yacoubian |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses Volume: 20 ISSN: 1059-8405 ISO Abbreviation: J Sch Nurs Publication Date: 2004 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-03-25 Completed Date: 2004-06-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9206498 Medline TA: J Sch Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 88-93 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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North Harris Montgomery Community College District, Houston, TX, USA. |
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Adaptation, Psychological Adult Female Focus Groups Humans Job Satisfaction* Middle Aged Morale Nurse's Role Professional Autonomy Qualitative Research Salaries and Fringe Benefits School Nursing / statistics & numerical data* Southwestern United States Workload |
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J Sch Nurs. 2004 Apr;20(2):63-4
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