AIM: To investigate the relationship between dimensions of the psychosocial work environment and the intent to quit among a new generation of nurses. BACKGROUND: As a new generation of nurses enters the workforce, we know little about their perception of their current work environment and its impact on their intent to stay. METHOD: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 1002 nurses. RESULTS: The nurses who intended to quit their positions perceived a significant effort/reward imbalance as well as a lack of social support. The nurses who intended to quit the profession perceived a significant effort/reward imbalance, high psychological demands and elevated job strain. CONCLUSION: The balance between the level of effort expended and reward received plays an important role in young nurses' intent to leave. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGERS: Nurse Managers must offer Nexters, from the beginning of their career, a meaningful work and supportive environment. Without the efforts of the organization to improve the work environment and support nurses, this generation may not feel valued and move to another organization that will support them or another career that will offer fulfilment.
AIM: To investigate the relationship between dimensions of the psychosocial work environment and the intent to quit among a new generation of nurses. BACKGROUND: As a new generation of nurses enters the workforce, we know little about their perception of their current work environment and its impact on their intent to stay. METHOD: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 1002 nurses. RESULTS: The nurses who intended to quit their positions perceived a significant effort/reward imbalance as well as a lack of social support. The nurses who intended to quit the profession perceived a significant effort/reward imbalance, high psychological demands and elevated job strain. CONCLUSION: The balance between the level of effort expended and reward received plays an important role in young nurses' intent to leave. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGERS: Nurse Managers must offer Nexters, from the beginning of their career, a meaningful work and supportive environment. Without the efforts of the organization to improve the work environment and support nurses, this generation may not feel valued and move to another organization that will support them or another career that will offer fulfilment.
Authors: Carole Pélissier; Barbara Charbotel; Jean Baptiste Fassier; Emmanuel Fort; Luc Fontana Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2018-08-27 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Peter Koch; Max Zilezinski; Kevin Schulte; Reinhard Strametz; Albert Nienhaus; Matthias Raspe Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-04-15 Impact factor: 3.390