Individual resilience, intention to stay, and work frustration among postgraduate two-year programme nurses. Issue 4 (August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Yuan-Ya; Lee, Yi-Hua; Chang, Shu-Chen; Lee, De-Chih; Lu, Kuang-Yi; Hung, Yzu-Min; Chang, Yuan-Ping
• Is Part Of: Collegian. Volume 26:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 435
• Page End: 440
• Publication Date: 2019-08
• Subjects: Postgraduate two-year programme nurses (PGY nurses) -- Resilience -- Work frustration -- Intention to stay; Nursing -- Australia -- Periodicals; 610.73099405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2018.12.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1322-7696

Abstract

Abstract: Background: The high stress of the nursing profession can easily produce work frustration that affects the nurse's intention to stay in his or her employment. As a result, there is a serious shortage of nurses. Aim: To investigate the relationship between resilience, intention to stay, and work frustration in postgraduate two-year programme nurses (PGY nurses) and the mediating effect of work frustration. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted. The PGY nurses of two hospitals in central and southern Taiwan were selected as research subjects. Structured questionnaires that addressed resilience, intention to stay, and work frustration were administered and analysed. A total of 390 valid questionnaires were collected. The response rate was 92.19%. Findings: Work frustration had a significant negative impact on intention to stay ( p < 0.01) and a partial mediating effect on resilience and intention to stay ( p < 0.001). Conclusion: The professional skills and practical clinical experience of PGY nurses are insufficient. To increase the retention rate of novice nurses, institutional administrators should establish comprehensive support systems, including diversified training programmes, to enhance work enthusiasm, self-growth, professional commitment, job satisfaction, and staff cohesion and solidarity.