Factors Related to Intention to Leave and Job Satisfaction among Registered Nurses at a Large Psychiatric Hospital. (2nd September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kagwe, John; Jones, Salene; Johnson, Susan L.
• Is Part Of: Issues in mental health nursing. Volume 40:Number 9(2019)
• Page Start: 754
• Page End: 759
• Publication Date: 2019-09-02
• Subjects: Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Mental health personnel -- Periodicals; 616.89023105
• DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1611977
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-2840

Abstract

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.